Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @NatlMainStreet
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
83
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-16
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-26
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
The National Main Street conference is being held in Boston, and there is excitement surrounding it. Metuchen is a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street Award and is being cheered on by the community. Reusing and retrofitting buildings is important for reducing emissions. A report details barriers to housing in town centers. American Express and National Main Street are offering grants to economically vulnerable small businesses affected by the pandemic. There are also grant opportunities for community development projects. The National Main Street survey is ongoing, and today is the last day to participate.
Topic Modeling
- Main Streets Conference in Boston
- Great American Main Street Award
- Revitalization of downtowns and small businesses
- Grant opportunities for small businesses
- Reports and surveys on small businesses and downtowns
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets are generally positive and enthusiastic, with an emphasis on community involvement and support for small businesses. The tweets express excitement for upcoming events and conferences, as well as pride in being named a semifinalist for awards. There is also a focus on the importance of revitalizing town centers and preserving historic buildings. Overall, the emotions conveyed in these tweets are optimistic and motivated.
Trend Analysis
- Boston hosts the @MainStreetsConf
- Excitement and support for @MetuchenNow's candidacy for the Great American Main Street Award
- Focus on sustainability and reusing existing buildings to reduce emissions
- Grant opportunities and funding resources available for small businesses in Main Street communities
- Partnerships and collaborations among local organizations and businesses to support community development and revitalization
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
40
Percentage of total tweets
48%
Number of Original tweets
21
Percentage of total tweets
25%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
83
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
15
Percentage of total tweets
18%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
8
Percentage of total tweets
9%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
17
Percentage of total tweets
20%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter for iPhone | 33 |
Twitter Web App | 25 |
Twitter for Android | 13 |
Hootsuite Inc. | 4 |
Sprout Social | 2 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
pndblog | Philanthropy News Digest | News, opinion, and commentary on the changing world of philanthropy. Brought to you by @CandidDotOrg's Philanthropy News Digest. Shares are not endorsements. | 62,703 |
SmartGrowthUSA | Smart Growth America | We envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient. | 55,283 |
SavingPlaces | Saving Places | The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects significant places representing our diverse cultural experience. Cover photo by Adrian Sas | 35,031 |
berkie1 | Jonathan Berk | Looking at our cities & towns in a new light, harnessing opportunities in our excess capacities. VP of Growth & Partnerships @themainvest. | 18,593 |
VancouverUS | City of Vancouver, Washington | Our trees are green, Our river is blue, We've got lots of good beer, and great coffee too! Social Policy: https://t.co/sPDrk8ay3O | 14,124 |
TourismCurrents | Tourism Currents | We help you bring visitors to your #SocialTown, w/ social media workshops & consulting for tourism, hospitality, & #EconDev. Tweets by @SheilaS @LeslieMcLellan. | 13,226 |
NatlMainStreet | Main Street America | Main Street America™ is a program of the National Main Street Center focused on preservation-based community revitalization. #WeAreMainStreet | 11,211 |
ewhitmore | Eric in NM ☕️ | #EcosystemDev based in New Mexico. Trying to make a difference, connecting people, resources & meaning; bringing ❤️, 🔥, 🧠 & 💪to community! | 9,196 |
IEDCtweets | IEDC | IEDC is the voice of #EconDev. Our over 5,000 members create jobs, develop vibrant neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life in their communities. | 8,077 |
HHPreservItNPS | Preservation NPS | Shared platform for NPS preservation programs. We support preservation of our shared heritage and historic properties in communities across the nation. | 6,795 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
TourismCurrents | Tourism Currents | We help you bring visitors to your #SocialTown, w/ social media workshops & consulting for tourism, hospitality, & #EconDev. Tweets by @SheilaS @LeslieMcLellan. | 13,374 |
ewhitmore | Eric in NM ☕️ | #EcosystemDev based in New Mexico. Trying to make a difference, connecting people, resources & meaning; bringing ❤️, 🔥, 🧠 & 💪to community! | 8,384 |
anishnabenow | Eric S. Trevan, Ph.D. | National advocate for innovation,local economies,small business &entrepreneurs, Tribal nations &community empowerment for true market solutions-Tweets=own. | 4,588 |
SteveClaytonNJ | Steve Clayton | @CarnegieMellon/@UofMaryland alum, Elected Board of Ed member, infectious optimist, marathoner, thoughts are my own. | 4,249 |
Patronicity | Patronicity | We use #crowdfunding as a catalyst for #placemaking and community development to build vibrant communities. Find inspiration at https://t.co/GQRqAvFEfp. | 3,920 |
natestorring | Nate Storring | City observer, movie lover, errant Canadian. ⛲️ Co-Executive Director, @PPS_Placemaking 🎧 Co-Host, @simpsonsfilmpod 📖 Co-Editor, Hyperlocal | 3,170 |
roberthrogers1 | Robert Rogers | Communications/advancing public services & #equity for Contra Costa County Supervisor @supejohngioia | BA | MA | MBA | Alum: @CSUF @UCBerkeley @MITProfessional | 3,043 |
SavingPlaces | Saving Places | The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects significant places representing our diverse cultural experience. Cover photo by Adrian Sas | 2,938 |
JerzeyJ3 | johjoh 🐬 | Miami Dolphins, DC Comics , tattoos, #FordTorino #FinsUp #ArrmaRC | 2,699 |
berkie1 | Jonathan Berk | Looking at our cities & towns in a new light, harnessing opportunities in our excess capacities. VP of Growth & Partnerships @themainvest. | 2,466 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
ChinatownMainSt | 🧧Making Chinatown a thriving cultural and commercial center for all. 🕰 Est. 1995 | 4 |
NatlMainStreet | Main Street America™ is a program of the National Main Street Center focused on preservation-based community revitalization. #WeAreMainStreet | 4 |
SmartGrowthUSA | We envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient. | 3 |
tplivinthedream | BACK TO THE CLASSROOM! Excited to be back teaching the wonderful students at John Adams Middle School. Hoping to inspire lifelong learners every day! | 3 |
SavingPlaces | The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects significant places representing our diverse cultural experience. Cover photo by Adrian Sas | 3 |
mayorbusch | Dad, husband, lawyer, 36th Mayor https://t.co/hvnAjLtGCM | 3 |
downtownnj | - | 2 |
TourismCurrents | We help you bring visitors to your #SocialTown, w/ social media workshops & consulting for tourism, hospitality, & #EconDev. Tweets by @SheilaS @LeslieMcLellan. | 2 |
pndblog | News, opinion, and commentary on the changing world of philanthropy. Brought to you by @CandidDotOrg's Philanthropy News Digest. Shares are not endorsements. | 2 |
UpperGeorgiaAve | Supporting existing and new businesses along Georgia Avenue NW between Missouri & Eastern Ave. A program of @centernonprof and funded by @smallbizdc. | 2 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1637529472785063936 | "Reusing and retrofitting existing buildings is vital to achieving significant emissions reduction targets. The question is no longer whether to reuse what we can, it’s how to do it." Read more via @NextCityOrg: https://t.co/lLMc7ltWeN @NatlMainStreet #SavingPlaces | 9 |
1638595232005595151 | Excited to welcome the Main Streets world to Boston next week for the @MainStreetsConf! 🎉 Let me know if you’re going to be in town and let’s find some time to connect. @NatlMainStreet https://t.co/6tqHnTMiOy https://t.co/Y9brXGhNMO | 6 |
1636489873967177729 | At Home on Main Street - new report outlines barriers to housing in town centers & offers key takeaways. Spoiler: adding downtown residents supports all aspects of the @NatlMainStreet Approach to revitalization. https://t.co/hvvHS32Nym | 3 |
1638199794819649536 | Wisconsin Downtown StoryWalk a partnership of "Middleton Public Library, Downtown Middleton Business Association and Friends of the Middleton Public Library." @WisconsinDPI @NatlMainStreet https://t.co/YUAzhGcA8O | 2 |
1639356583707840512 | "Despite the growing number of women living in Chinatown, the demographics of the business community remained stubbornly male. It wasn’t until the 1970s that this began to shift." Read about the women of Boston's Chinatown via @NatlMainStreet: https://t.co/8fp7uq2gAD https://t.co/CzODR1iIN0 | 2 |
1638680740337704962 | 🚨Hey downtown small businesses! 🚨 @AmericanExpress and @NatlMainStreet will award $5,000 grants to help 350 economically vulnerable small business owners recover from the pandemic and grow their businesses. See if you're eligible/apply 👉https://t.co/iJ9NSNcjQf https://t.co/0oW9JLjU98 | 2 |
1638269452520247310 | Eligible small business owners are invited to apply for a $5,000 Backing Small Businesses Grant. 350 grants will be awarded! Apply by April 7. Learn more: https://t.co/gGgmDHyMUQ @NatlMainStreet @AmericanExpress https://t.co/ffXySmOCXC | 2 |
1637188151159541763 | This morning was remarkable, as hundreds of excited residents gathered downtown to cheer, root & celebrate as we recorded a promotional video for the @MetuchenNow’s candidacy for the @NatlMainStreet Great American Main Street Award. How excited was the crowd? We were so loud… https://t.co/Y5ICraJTLh https://t.co/2fxomH1hFs | 2 |
1638986523151593472 | 📣 #FortWorth Small Businesses! 📣 @NatlMainStreet & @AmericanExpress are offering a $5K grant opportunity – with a potential $25K enhancement if chosen – to eligible businesses w/ a brick-and-mortar location in a commercial district. Apply by 4/7: https://t.co/PeiesMmuO0 | 1 |
1638648708240916480 | Join NPS staff at the upcoming 2023 Main Street Now Conference in Boston to learn more about our grant programs! If you can't attend this year's conference, here is a list of funding opportunities and resources available to your community. https://t.co/by79cKJiCV @NatlMainStreet | 1 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1638595232005595151 | Excited to welcome the Main Streets world to Boston next week for the @MainStreetsConf! 🎉 Let me know if you’re going to be in town and let’s find some time to connect. @NatlMainStreet https://t.co/6tqHnTMiOy https://t.co/Y9brXGhNMO | 65 |
1637188151159541763 | This morning was remarkable, as hundreds of excited residents gathered downtown to cheer, root & celebrate as we recorded a promotional video for the @MetuchenNow’s candidacy for the @NatlMainStreet Great American Main Street Award. How excited was the crowd? We were so loud… https://t.co/Y5ICraJTLh https://t.co/2fxomH1hFs | 35 |
1638709441628438528 | Five more days until semifinalist @MetuchenNow competes against other great downtowns throughout the United States for the Great American Main Street Award in Boston. For conference updates, follow @NatlMainStreet at @MainStreetsConf. #5DaysToBoston #DowntownMetuchen https://t.co/4crTUyl1Dk | 15 |
1637529472785063936 | "Reusing and retrofitting existing buildings is vital to achieving significant emissions reduction targets. The question is no longer whether to reuse what we can, it’s how to do it." Read more via @NextCityOrg: https://t.co/lLMc7ltWeN @NatlMainStreet #SavingPlaces | 15 |
1637817928794996738 | Looking forward to seeing you in Boston, @NatlMainStreet @MetuchenNow https://t.co/elLVRKDEyz | 11 |
1637106510151942145 | We're rooting for our friends at @MetuchenNow! “Metuchen Downtown Alliance truly walks the walk when it comes to creating a culture of supporting small businesses," @NatlMainStreet https://t.co/UjPCCNdCc5 | 6 |
1639356583707840512 | "Despite the growing number of women living in Chinatown, the demographics of the business community remained stubbornly male. It wasn’t until the 1970s that this began to shift." Read about the women of Boston's Chinatown via @NatlMainStreet: https://t.co/8fp7uq2gAD https://t.co/CzODR1iIN0 | 5 |
1636489873967177729 | At Home on Main Street - new report outlines barriers to housing in town centers & offers key takeaways. Spoiler: adding downtown residents supports all aspects of the @NatlMainStreet Approach to revitalization. https://t.co/hvvHS32Nym | 4 |
1638875392105910273 | @berkie1 @MainStreetsConf @NatlMainStreet @BosMainStreets Come to Hyde Park for the mobile workshop on Tuesday! | 3 |
1638680740337704962 | 🚨Hey downtown small businesses! 🚨 @AmericanExpress and @NatlMainStreet will award $5,000 grants to help 350 economically vulnerable small business owners recover from the pandemic and grow their businesses. See if you're eligible/apply 👉https://t.co/iJ9NSNcjQf https://t.co/0oW9JLjU98 | 3 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#gamsa | 3 |
#womenshistorymonth | 2 |
#fortworth | 2 |
#savingplaces | 2 |
#socialtown | 2 |
#econdev | 2 |
#wearemainstreet | 2 |
#contentmarketing | 2 |
#manstreetnowboston | 1 |
#smallbizsat | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@natlmainstreet | 83 |
@americanexpress | 12 |
@metuchennow | 12 |
@berkie1 | 7 |
@mainstreetsconf | 7 |
@downtownnj | 5 |
@chinatownmainst | 4 |
@tmobile | 4 |
@bosmainstreets | 4 |
@mayorbusch | 4 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
24
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
📣 | 4 | megaphone |
🚨 | 4 | police_car_light |
🎉 | 2 | party_popper |
👉 | 2 | backhand_index_pointing_right |
😊 | 2 | smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes |
👇 | 2 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
☘️ | 1 | shamrock |
✏️ | 1 | pencil |
🏞️ | 1 | national_park |
🏆 | 1 | trophy |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Objects | 5 |
Travel & Places | 5 |
People & Body | 4 |
Activities | 3 |
Smileys & Emotion | 2 |
Animals & Nature | 1 |