PRESS RELEASE – Main Street Zionsville Recognized at Indiana Main Street 40th Anniversary Reception

Main Street Zionsville was recognized as a 2025 Indiana Main Street designee at a special Indiana Main Street 40th Anniversary Reception on November 6, 2025. Governor Mike Braun, Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and First Lady Maureen Braun, alongside Hannah White of Main Street America, spoke about the success of the Indiana Main Street program and recognized the people who have contributed to their communities in 2025.

The event honored four decades of the Indiana Main Street program and its profound statewide impact, including the creation of more than 2.7 million jobs and launch of 6000b businesses in Indiana’s downtowns since the program’s inception. The celebration also recognized newly designated Main Street communities, including Zionsville, and presented community-nominated awards to long serving programs demonstrating excellence in economic development and community engagement.

“We’re honored to join Indiana’s Main Street network and to be recognized among communities that are truly making a difference,” said Erica Carpenter, Board President of Main Street Zionsville. “This designation reflects Zionsville’s collective effort to preserve our historic charm while fostering innovation for the next generation.”

The Indiana Main Street program, administered by OCRA, empowers communities to strengthen local economies and downtown districts through the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Approach® which emphasizes design, economic vitality, organization and promotion.

Since its founding in 2024, Main Street Zionsville has focused on bringing people together to strengthen the downtown experience through beautification, arts and cultural events and business collaboration. The organization works closely with merchants, volunteers and civic partners to enhance Zionsville’s Main Street district as a vibrant destination for shopping, dining, and community connection.

For more information about Main Street Zionsville and upcoming programs, visit www.mainstreetzionsville.org or follow @MainStreetZionsville on social media