Main Event 2025

Main Street Oakland County’s annual gala event includes an award ceremony recognizing excellence in downtown revitalization.

By Oakland County Department of Economic Development

Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 6 - 10:30pm EDT

Location

The Roxy Rochester

401 Walnut Boulevard Rochester, MI 48307

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

Main Street Oakland County’s annual gala event includes an award ceremony recognizing excellence in downtown revitalization. Twenty-nine Oakland County communities and historic commercial corridors can compete in this year’s award categories, including:

Spirit of Main Street

Legacy of Main Street Excellence

Main Street Jubilee

Achievement in Community Character or Historic Preservation

Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Community Event of the Year

District Placemaking

Small Business Retention and Attraction

Volunteer of the Year

Main Street Resilience

Outstanding Partnership

Main Street Leader

The Main Event will be a fun evening to celebrate the 25th Anniversary for the Main Street Oakland County program and the communities’ successes. Come and network with elected and appointed officials, economic developers, small business owners, and downtown leaders, board members and volunteers—the people who keep the county’s downtowns vibrant and vital.

AGENDA

6:00 PM - Strolling Dinner & Networking

7:30 PM - Awards Program

9:00 PM - Live Band and Dancing

10:30 PM - Event Close

Tickets are $35 and include hearty hors d’oeuvres. Attire can be formal, business, or silver themed. Live Band Starts at 9 PM.

Questions? Contact John Bry, Oakland County: bryj@oakgov.com | 248-858-5444

Organized by

Oakland County Department of Economic Development

All Ways, Moving Forward

Oakland County is the economic center for the state of Michigan. We provide leading-edge services and programs that help the county continue to make the transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. These initiatives spearhead a positive business environment and maintain job growth and a high quality of life for our citizens.

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