Main Street Ventures

When you buy direct from local artisans, makers and innovators, you’re choosing quality, ethical practices, and community support. Put power behind your purchase and support local businesses. Head to bit.ly/MSVCommunity to support our #MSVActivators. #ShopYourValues

Meet #MSVActivator @micromerch_! Micromerch is a sustainability-focused brand merchandising company serving businesses, creators and organizations looking for product sourcing, apparel design, and more! 👕 Head to micromerch.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Big news for #MSVActivator @TutorTeens as the company has officially become part of Square1! Check out the @BusinessCourier article below to learn more about this new chapter and how it will expand the reach of the program ⬇️ bit.ly/4f3tMyZ

#MSVActivator and founder of Natural Shea Care Manny Addo has built a successful natural beauty care company with products being sold at several major retailers! Learn more about Addo and Natural Shea Care ⬇️ naturalsheacare.com

Meet #MSVActivator Pata Roja Taqueria! Pata Roja Taqueria is cooking up delicious and Central Mexico-inspired street tacos, quesadillas, bowls, burritos and more, while also offering catering services! 🌮🌯 Head to patarojatacos.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Your purchasing power is a vote for what matters. Shop local and support the heart of your community. When you choose local, you choose impact. Head to bit.ly/MSVCommunity to find and support our #MSVActivators. #ShopYourValues

America's River Roots is coming to Cincinnati this fall! As part of the festivities, local vendors are welcome to apply for Good N' Rooted, an artisan market that will be open all weekend at the festival. Learn more and apply to be a vendor ⬇️ bit.ly/RiverRootsGood…

Meet #MSVActivator @qualzai! Qualz.ai is a platform serving as a co-pilot for researchers conducting qualitative research, helping to unlock actionable insights fast! Head to qualz.ai to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Congratulations to our latest group of grant recipients! 🎉 As always, we were incredibly impressed by this group of entrepreneurs, and we look forward to seeing these new #MSVActivators continue to thrive as they build and grow their businesses.

Exciting news! #MSVActivator Farmer Nate's Sauce received two national honors at the 2025 International Flavor Awards! 🏆🔥 Hear from founder Nathanael Nunemaker and learn more about the awards in this article from @Linknky ⬇️ linknky.com/business/2025/…

.@BlackTechWeek is coming to Cincinnati July 14-16! Don't miss your chance to register for this celebration of Black innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in tech ⬇️ blacktechweek.com

Meet #MSVActivator Golden Gelato! It is officially summer, which means it is gelato season! ☀️ Cool down by stopping by Golden Gelato in Covington for a scoop or two of delicious, small-batch gelato. 🍨 Head to goldengelatocov.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Meet #MSVActivator 4 Mile Wine Co.! 4 Mile Wine Co. is a small batch winery in Northern Kentucky focused on mead (honey wine) and fruit wines. 🍷 Head to 4milewine.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Congratulations to #MSVActivators Airtrek Robotics, @Band_Connect_, Soundtrace, and @subterraai for being recognized at the @BusinessCourier's Cincy Inno 2025 Fire Awards event last week! 🎉🔥 See the finalists and check out photos from the event ⬇️ bit.ly/3I1rPqg

When you buy direct, you empower local talent and ensure your values match the products you love. This summer, shop local and support what matters to you. Head to bit.ly/MSVCommunity to find and support our #MSVActivators. #ShopYourValues

Looking to learn more about the Cincinnati startup ecosystem and how you can get connected to resources and programs to help your entrepreneurial journey? Join @StartupCincy for Welcome to the Ecosystem this Wednesday! 💡 Learn more and register ⬇️ lu.ma/7is4774h?mc_ci…

Meet #MSVActivator OUTMōRE Gear! June is #GreatOutdoorsMonth, and OUTMōRE Gear is helping you experience the outdoors by designing and manufacturing outdoor gear for diving and rock climbing. 🧗‍♂️ Head to outmoregear.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

Meet #MSVActivator Cork 'N Crust! Tomorrow is #NationalPizzaPartyDay! Celebrate by paying a visit to Cork 'N Crust, a gourmet pizzeria and wine bar offering up delicious pizzas, wine by the glass, and more! 🍕🍷 Head to corkncrust.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

During #NationalSmallBusinessMonth, put power behind your purchase and support community-driven businesses and invest in what truly matters to you. Head to bit.ly/MSVCommunity to find and support our #MSVActivators. #ShopYourValues

Can you "brie"-lieve that May is #AmericanCheeseMonth? 🧀 Stop by and celebrate with #MSVActivator Mad Cheese in Madisonville where they are creating small-batch, artisan, vegan cheese and charcuterie! Learn more about Mad Cheese ⬇️ bit.ly/MSVMadCheese