The Future of Local Commerce Has Arrived in Western North Carolina
The Smoky Mountains are now home to the nation’s first Main Street 2.0 destinations, where high-definition information meets low-density living.
Main Street 2.0 is not just an app or a Virtual Storefront—it’s a complete transformation of how communities connect, discover, and thrive in the digital age.
Discover Western North Carolina’s local treasures from anywhere in the world. With over 12,000 keywords documenting Cherokee County alone, this is the most detailed database of non-chain businesses ever created. Preview your next destination before you travel, or simply enjoy a window into our unique corner of America.
Live surrounded by instant information. No more missed events, hidden specials, or uncertainty about local businesses. Main Street 2.0 delivers reliable, verified local information directly to your phone—without the spying, tracking, or scams of traditional social media.
Join the revolution that’s putting local businesses above national chains in search results. Our merchants appear over 2,000 times a day in local searches without paying a penny to Google. Be part of the first Main Street 2.0 community and show the world how local commerce thrives in the digital age.
Interested in upgrading to the fastest growing coast to coast tech-enabled local shopping network? We would love to show you statistics, testimonials and benefits of becoming a Storefront enabled local, non-chain business, anywhere in the United States.
GET THE MESSAGE
Main Street 1.0
Missed events, old information, clutter, wrong information
Main Street 2.0
Correct information, timely information, instant delivery
FIND TRUE LOCAL
Main Street 1.0
Chain stores make local shops invisible in local search results
Main Street 2.0
Non-chain local businesses and leaders rise to the top of search
TRUST YOUR SOURCES
Main Street 1.0
Fraud is normal. Anyone can impersonate and clone profiles
Main Street 2.0
Every source is verified in real life as a local leader or business
Download the VS Shopping App
Receive instant messages from storefronts, follow live feeds for local towns, and discover businesses through the most detailed local database ever created.
Light Up Your Business
Join the revolution with your own Virtual Storefront. For just $199/year (including setup), appear in local search results above national chains, send instant alerts to customers, and become part of the Main Street 2.0 experience.
Bring Main Street 2.0 to Your Town
Be the first merchant in your county to showcase Main Street 2.0. Contact us to learn how your community can become the next Main Street 2.0 destination.
Virtual Storefronts is trusted by 5 Economic Developers, 3 Towns, 2 Mayors, 1 Sheriff and dozens of leading community businesses across Western North Carolina.
FOR SHOPPERS
Local shopping without spying. Receive instant alerts when your favorite businesses have new items, events, or specials—without being tracked or bombarded with irrelevant ads.
FOR MERCHANTS
Make your business discoverable to both locals and visitors without the complexity of websites, social media management, or expensive marketing services.
FOR COMMUNITIES
Create a connected ecosystem where local businesses thrive, residents stay informed, and visitors can explore authentically local experiences.
