Our Work

Campaigns

From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, we’re mobilizing small business owners in the states where policy fights aren’t just local—they set the stage for national change.

  • We Win Big: From fighting for the Affordable Care Act to securing billions in small business relief during COVID-19, our network delivers real results.

  • We Take the Fight to the States: We know change starts locally. In Minnesota, our members fought for paid leave—and won. In Wisconsin, MSA members helped secure the largest per-capita small business aid package in the nation.

  • We Mobilize, Washington Listens: We focus our base-building in electorally competitive states—where small business voices can tip the balance in policy battles and elections.

  • We Build Power, Not Just Policy: We connect business owners with the tools, knowledge, and networks to advocate for themselves—whether that means calling their reps, organizing rallies, or making their own businesses stronger.

30K members nationwide

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2K+ Hours Engaging Lawmakers

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33 Million Small Businesses Impacted

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30K members nationwide ~ 2K+ Hours Engaging Lawmakers ~ 33 Million Small Businesses Impacted ~

1,000 Main Streets

Imagine a network of 1,000 Main Streets where small business owners are no longer isolated but united. A place where entrepreneurs share knowledge, solve problems together, and amplify their voices to drive meaningful change. With 1,000 Main Streets, this vision is becoming a reality—turning local hubs into vibrant centers of collaboration, connection, and advocacy.

Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition

Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority are teaming up to make sure Main Street has the last word in the renegotiation of our tax code—and shape the narrative around why tax fairness matters for our entrepreneurial class.

MSA Thrives

When small businesses have the opportunity to compete and grow, local economies thrive. Strong Main Streets create jobs, drive innovation, and sustain communities. However, market consolidation has made it harder for independent businesses to succeed. MSA Thrive supports initiatives that promote fair competition—including equitable access to capital, healthcare, paid leave, and affordable childcare—ensuring that local businesses remain a vital force in a dynamic economy.

Our theory of change sees the entrepreneurial hubs of 1,000 Main Streets giving voice to the state advocacy campaigns of MSA Thrives. In these coalitional efforts, Main Street fights for a stronger care economy by educating lawmakers and powering digital advocacy that shapes the small business narrative.

  • Active Campaigns:

    • Main Street Bounce Back in Wisconsin

  • Active Campaigns:

    • Badgercare Expansion in Wisconsin

    • Protecting Main Street Tax Credits Federal Advocacy

  • Active Campaigns

    • Paid Family Leave Implementation in Minnesota and Maryland

    • Passage of Paid Family and Medical Leave in New Mexico, Virginia and Pennsylvania

  • Active Campaigns:

    • Child Care Counts Funding in Wisconsin

Legal Actions

Small businesses don’t succeed in chaos. We rely on fair markets, functional public services, and a government that works for the people—not against them. But when extremist politicians gut funding for key agencies, it’s small businesses and working families who pay the price.

That’s why Main Street Alliance doesn’t just organize—we take the fight to the courts. Whether it’s blocking unlawful funding freezes, defending pro-small business policies, or stopping billionaires from turning federal agencies into their personal playgrounds, we elevate small business testimonies when Main Street is under attack.

Resources

Running a small business means constantly adapting—whether it’s navigating new technologies, embracing clean energy, or staying competitive in an evolving market. We provide entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and connections to build a more resilient and sustainable business.

From understanding AI advancements to tapping into the fast-growing creator economy, our Getting Up To Speed (GUTS) webinar series provides practical resources and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs to help you stay ahead. Become a member and gain access to expert guidance, peer learning, and opportunities to grow your business.

Coming up next…

First 100 Days of Trump: Tariffs, Taxes and the Care Economy
February 19, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Well, here we go again. With the inauguration of now President Donald Trump, DC will be shaping small business decisions across the country. The threats of tariffs, trade wars, immigration actions and cuts to critical funding are very real. Join Main Street Alliance and Center for American Progress Senior Director for Economic Policy Brendan Duke to learn about what a 2nd Trump Term means for Main Street and what you can do to navigate this new environment—from mean tweets to taxes. Join us.