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Montevallo Main Street's CO.STARTERS program awarded by local non-profit

Montevallo's latest innovative programming educates entrepreneurs on the fundamentals of business and was one of five initiatives honored with the 2024 Project of the Year Award by Cawaco Research Conservation & Development. You can learn more about this RC&D project at the link, thanks to the Shelby County Reporter.

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Downtown Foley Shines Bright with New LED Lighting

Foley's downtown is experiencing a major glow up, thanks to a project including new lights in its Main Street district. Not surprisingly, the ripple effects of the lights are leading to a vibrancy for residents, visitors, and business alike. Read what the locals have to say about the "illuminating" changes at the link to the OBA website.

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Economic Vitality

Anniston Entrepreneurs Awarded $20,000 To Expand Downtown Businesses

A big thanks to WEIS Radio for spreading the good news about Main Street Anniston's winners of its recent Pitch Competition at Jacksonville State University (and in partnership with Main Street America, Main Street Alabama, and the Small Business Development Center). To learn more about these exciting initiatives-and how these entrepreneurs are finding valuable support and resources through Main Street-visit the link!

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Centreville keeping historic district alive

Centreville Main Street Director Katie Cheslock puts the Main Street mission in a nutshell during a recent interview with WVUA 23: "We're trying to help restore the historic buildings and open up new businesses uptown so that people can shop and eat here rather than leaving town and spending money elsewhere." Historic preservation goes hand-in-hand with economic vitality! Click the link to read the full article.

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Opelika Main Street welcomes new director

A warm welcome to Kelsey Gallahar Sullivan, recently named executive director of Opelika Main Street. In her interview with The Observer, she shared her love for historic downtown revitalization and community development, particularly in a place that means a great deal to her. We wish her the best and look forward to working with her!

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