Material Event Form 8 K

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 21, 2024, during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") and MainStreet Bank (the "Bank"), long-time director Elizabeth S. Bennett announced her retirement and resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank, and from all committees. Ms. Bennett's resignation was effective on that date. Ms. Bennett stated that with her business interests behind her and having moved out of the Bank's market area, it was a fitting time to depart from her director role as well. Ms. Bennett's resignations were not related to any disagreement between the Company or the Bank and her on any matter relating to their operations, policies, or practices.