NETWORK BENEFITS AND COMMUNITIES
Apply in February and August
The Network is an introductory level for communities that care about their historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district and are interested in learning more about the Main Street Approach®. Communities at this level will receive assistance from Main Street Alabama in building capacity to organize a public-private partnership to share their desire for an improved district and initiate necessary conversations. Interested communities may apply in February or August by completing a brief application form linked below.
There is no limit to the number of years a community can be a Network Member.
MAIN STREET Network CommunitieS
Join Our Network of Communities Across Alabama
What is the Network?
The Network is an introductory level for communities that care about their historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district and are interested in learning more about the Main Street Approach®. Communities at this level will receive assistance from Main Street Alabama in building capacity to organize a public-private partnership to share their desire for an improved district and initiate necessary conversations.
Interested communities may apply in February or August by completing a brief application form linked below. There is no limit to the number of years a community can be a Network Member.
NOTE: Network Communities are not Designated Main Street organizations and are not eligible to use the Main Street brand. Main Street America has trademarked the Main Street brand, and a community MUST be designated by the State Main Street program to use the brand.
What are the Benefits?
Onboarding Visit
- During the membership period, each Network Community receives an in-person visit from Main Street Alabama staff. This visit includes a tour of the downtown district, a presentation introducing the Main Street
- Approach and a strategic meeting with downtown stakeholders.
Annual Network Report
- The first-year Network Onboarding visit provides Main Street Alabama staff with the information needed to create the community’s first Network Report. This report details the community's status and provides capacity-building recommendations. This report will be updated annually.
Training & Learning Opportunities
- Notification of all Main Street Alabama webinars, workshops, and conferences
- Discounted registration for Main Street Alabama trainings
- Quarterly Network Training Calls with Main Street Alabama staff, including brief educational sessions
Technical Assistance & Support
- Access to Main Street Alabama staff for questions, guidance, and feedback
- Two one-on-one technical assistance calls per year to focus on your community’s capacity building goals and priorities
- Guidance and support for communities interested in pursuing Designation, including application insight and readiness discussions
Resources & Connections
- Quarterly Network Community Newsletter featuring resources, tools, funding opportunities, and updates
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from other Network Communities across the state
- Recognition as a Network Community member on the Main Street Alabama website
Optional Engagement Incentive
- Network communities receive ONE initial in-person onboarding visit. Network communities that actively participate in at least two Main Street Alabama training opportunities annually may be eligible for an additional in-person visit at no cost, based on staff availability.
Network Members
- Altoona
- Arab
- Ashland
- Attalla
- Boaz
- Brewton
- Citronelle
- Eclectic
- Fairhope
- Fayette
- Five Points South-Birmingham
- Geneva
- Greenville
- Guin
- Haleyville
- Irondale
- Jacksonville
- Lanett
- Lineville
- Livingston
- Luverne
- New Brockton
- Northport
- Ozark
- Phenix City
- Piedmont
- Prattville
- Ranburne
- Roanoke
- Sylacauga
- Tallasee
- Tuskegee
- Wilton
- York
What is Required?
City/Organization will provide a consistent point of contact for communication with Main Street Alabama.
Submit annual payment of $600.