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Community leaders from across the state in Foley for Main Street Alabama Conference
Yesterday, Main Street Alabama hosted a vibrant workshop on the Economics of Historic Preservation! From revitalizing our charming buildings to boosting local economies, participants explored how preserving our history can shape a bright future.
LaFayette Receives Multiple Grants Through Main Street AL Initaitive
Whew! LaFayette Main Street has been busy!! Not only has the organization awarded five businesses an Illuminate marketing grant, six businesses have also received grants through its Bright Ideas business pitch competition. As if that weren't enough, the designated Main Street program was recently chosen to participate in the Main Street America and Forward Cities initiative "E3 in Rural Communities," which included additional grant opportunities for five local businesses.
Spotlight on Shelby County: Movers & Shapers
Congrats to Calera Main Street Executive Director Jackie Batson for being selected as a "Mover & Shaper" in the current issue of Business Alabama magazine. We know how hard she's working to keep the revitalization efforts of her downtown community moving forward, and we're glad Business Alabama recognizes it, too!
Road Trip to Wetumpka, Alabama
If this weather has you gearing up for a road trip, enjoy this firsthand account by this writer for the Lawrence County Advocate newspaper, who recently made the most of his trip to Wetumpka's historic downtown!
Athens continuing to rebuild two months after tornado
It's been two months since the Athens community experienced a devastating tornado in its downtown. But considering the incredible volunteer response immediately after the destruction, it's no surprise local businesses are continuing to rebuild and move forward. See for yourself what some of those affected by the tornado have to say about Athens' resiliency and progress in the aftermath.
Career Center
- Main Street Atmore is Hiring - Executive Director
- Leeds Main Street Seeks Executive Director
- Main Street Montgomery Is Hiring - District Manager
Sweet Hometown Tours
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Sweet Hometown Tours, A Trail Guide to Alabama's Main Streets Article, JOY Magazine
- Check out Main Street Alabama's new Sweet Hometown Tours Website
Press Releases & Media Kits
- Sweet Home Towns Podcast Launch 1/26/26
- 2026 New City Application Press Release - 12/19/25
- Main Street Alabama Announces Bright Ideas Winner
- AL SPARK
- AL SPARK Bright Ideas Winner
- Congressman Mike Rogers Receives Leadership Award
- Main Street Madison Kick-Off Media Kit
- Madison Receives 2025 Main Street Alabama Designation
- Monroeville Receives the Great American Main Street Award
Awards of Excellence
Newsletters
Studies and Annual Reports
- Ten-Year Economic Impact Study - Executive Summary
- Main Street America's Report on the State of Housing
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
