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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
Downtown Washington Seeks Indiana Main Street Accreditation
Discover Downtown Washington hosts state officials for review process
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Discover Downtown Washington, a local organization focused on revitalizing the city's downtown area, welcomed representatives from the Indiana Main Street program for a visit as part of a three-year effort to earn official accreditation. The accreditation process has involved extensive planning, documentation, and community engagement, and if approved, would open the door to additional grant opportunities, training resources, and statewide networking to further strengthen the downtown district.
Why it matters
Earning Indiana Main Street accreditation would be a significant milestone for Discover Downtown Washington, providing access to valuable tools and resources to support the organization's mission of revitalizing the city's historic downtown area. The accreditation process has already helped foster greater collaboration among downtown businesses and increased interest from new and existing companies looking to locate in the district.
The details
As part of the accreditation review, state officials from the Indiana Main Street program met with various focus groups composed of Discover Downtown Washington board members, local business owners, and community partners to assess how the organization meets key program standards. Leaders say the accreditation process has been a multi-year endeavor involving extensive planning, documentation, and community engagement.
- Discover Downtown Washington welcomed Indiana Main Street representatives for a visit on February 3, 2026.
- A final decision on the accreditation is expected in the coming days.
The players
Discover Downtown Washington
A local organization focused on revitalizing the city's historic downtown area.
Indiana Main Street
A statewide program that provides support and resources to help strengthen and revitalize downtown districts across Indiana.
Brandy Weiland
The director of Discover Downtown Washington.
What they’re saying
“Earning Indiana Main Street accreditation would be a game-changer for our downtown revitalization efforts, providing us with access to valuable tools and resources to support our mission.”
— Brandy Weiland, Director, Discover Downtown Washington
What’s next
A final decision on Discover Downtown Washington's accreditation application is expected from the Indiana Main Street program in the coming days.
The takeaway
The accreditation process has already helped strengthen collaboration among downtown businesses and increased interest from new and existing companies looking to locate in the district, demonstrating the potential impact of earning this prestigious designation.

