Welcome to OurMainSt: A New Digital Main Street for Small-Town Businesses

If you’ve read any of my recent Tooele County Business Shout-Outs, you already know this: small-town entrepreneurs have some of the most inspiring stories and the biggest hearts. Every conversation I’ve had with a business owner—whether they were talking about serving the less fortunate or building a dream from scratch—has been humbling and left a real impact on me. What started as a get-to-know-other-business has left me changed forever. I want everyone to know these amazing people that live down the street and are doing great things.

Those stories are the heart behind OurMainSt.

I have lived in Tooele County eight years and my startup is still gathering funding and getting the platform off the ground, but the vision is clear: Every family fully invested in their community by creating a local digital space where our neighbor businesses can shine.

This is my home and this is the community where I want to be fully invested.

What Is OurMainSt?

OurMainSt is a fun, interactive online web app that turns local businesses into a virtual parade of shops across your screen. Imagine a vibrant digital Main Street where every business has a place to stand out, greet the community, and share what they offer.

Businesses can join a membership that gives them the ability to:

• Advertise and promote their services and weekly specials
• Appear on the community map
• Post events
• Build a strong visual presence
• Connect with other local business owners

It’s like taking a walk down Main Street—just online.

How OurMainSt Improves the Local Business Experience

OurMainSt creates one simple digital marketplace built specifically for small-town communities. Here’s how it helps:

• Local Visibility – Every business shows up in a unified community hub, making it easy for neighbors to find them .
• No SEO or Algorithms – No ads. No complicated tools. Just automatic visibility.
• One Trusted Space – Instead of juggling multiple platforms, businesses can show up where locals are already looking.
• Community Engagement – It becomes easier for people to shop local, discover new places, and invest in their own town.

In short, OurMainSt gives rural businesses the visibility they need—without the complexity.

This is what makes OurMainSt unique!

The Inspiration Behind the Idea

The inspiration for this app comes directly from the people I’ve met. Sitting with business owners as they share their history, their struggles, and their impact on the community has been one of the best part of this journey.

Those stories reminded me:

• Small businesses are the identity of a town.
• They keep local traditions and goodwill alive.
• They deserve to be seen and supported.

OurMainSt is my way of giving something back—creating a space where those stories and businesses can be highlighted every day.

What’s Next for OurMainSt

We’re still in the early stages. As a startup, we’re working on funding, building out features, and preparing for launch.

If you’ve been following the journey, I’m grateful you’re here.

If you’re a business owner curious about joining, I’d love to share more.

If you’re part of this community and want to support something new, keep watching—there’s so much more coming.

This is just the beginning of OurMainSt.

Let’s build community together. Please sign up to keep in the loop for the next meetings and pilot programs.