1. Broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors.

2. Vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions and to the local Main Street program's organizational stage.

3. Comprehensive Main Street Work plan

4. Historic Preservation Ethic

5. Active Board of Directors and Committees

6. Adequate operating budget

7. Paid, professional program manager

8. Program of ongoing training for staff and volunteers

9. Reporting of key statistics

10. Current member of Heritage Ohio and the National Main Street Network

For more information on the 10 criteria for national certification, click here.