Main Street Revolution was formed in September 2022 by four Twin Cities business leaders who believe small businesses are the backbone of our communities. With 99% of businesses in America classified as “small,” these entrepreneurs, executives, dreamers, and hard-working professionals fuel our local economies, create jobs, and inspire innovation.  Yet, despite their importance, small businesses often face significant challenges—lack of resources, limited networks, and the overwhelming task of staying competitive in an ever-changing world.

That’s where Main Street Revolution was born. Our founders, passionate advocates for small business success, saw a need for a movement—one that empowers local professionals with the education, connections, and inspiration to thrive. We envisioned a revolution of success on Main Street, where businesses don’t just survive but flourish.

Through dynamic events, networking opportunities, and expert-driven education, we provide small businesses with the tools, strategies, and support they need to reach new heights.  And because we believe in accessibility, we go the extra mile to keep our events open and valuable—so much so that when we don’t secure a sponsor for our free lunch, we fund it ourselves!

 

We are more than an organization

We are a community, a movement.

We are Main Street Revolution!

TOGETHER, WE RISE!

We are more than an organization We are a community, a movement.
We are Main Street Revolution!
TOGETHER, WE RISE!

The Founders

Very excited man in a MN Vikings helmet cheering.

Main Street Revolution presents

How Businesses Win the AI Search

with Ben Theis

AI is changing how customers search for businesses, services, products, and answers the search tools provide.

For years, businesses focused on appearing at the top of Google’s traditional search results. Today, AI Overviews, chatbots, and generative search tools are increasingly answering questions directly on the screen, often before a user ever clicks a website.

The question is no longer simply, “Does your business rank?”

The new question is, “Will AI recognize, trust, and recommend your business as the answer?”