Our History

Main Street Biloxi was originally conceived as a part of the Coast Main Street Project in 1990. From that humble beginning as part of a shared, multiple-city endeavor, Main Street Biloxi evolved into a single-city, multi-faceted, independent organization, entrusted with the responsibility to preserve, protect, and promote the unique historical character of Old Biloxi, particularly as it relates to the downtown area.

The principal method of achieving that goal is through the implementation of the Main Street Four Points Strategy: PROMOTION, ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING; DESIGN; AND ORGANIZATION. Our efforts and challenges to preserve and revitalize Downtown Biloxi are accomplished through a series of sub-committees dedicated to each of these four points.

Main Street Biloxi is currently composed of 205 members, 47 of which are corporate members. The Board of Directors is made up of 16 individuals, and is complemented by an Advisory Board and seven liaisons from important business, tourism, and historical entities.