Our Programs

Barton Russell has had the lead role in designing and successfully executing numerous “Main Street USA” projects and programs for Fortune 500 companies and others, including:

• The Best Small Towns in America challenge, a community revitalization contest sponsored by a major, international distillery
   
• The American Hometown Leaders Award program, a multi-year, $4 million community development grant program sponsored by a global retailing corporation
   
• The National Center for Small Communities, provider of research, training and technical assistance services for local governments, launched with a  $1 million investment by the world's largest package delivery company
   
• The Small Town Economic Assistance Program, a $1/4 billion fund for local economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life capital projects, and to preserve the historical integrity and beauty of small towns.