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The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
Missouri Main Street recently published an article outlining some important facts Main Street Alabama has been proudly relaying for years: historic preservation has incredible economic benefits! The positive impact of preservation efforts can create a lasting legacy in a community. Be sure to check out the link for more insight into how it creates and/or impacts heritage tourism, community revitalization, attracting talent and job creation, business incubation, sustainability and increased value.
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Receives National Preservation Award
The resilience of its story and preservation efforts continues decades later, and because of this, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was the recipient of the 2024 National Trust for Historic Preservation Trustees' Emeritus Award for its successful restoration and revitalization efforts. Read more of the inspiring story at the link.
Mary's Minute
Small Business Administration earmark supports programs to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in Designated communities.
Downtown Enterprise showing off pets with new banner program
Want to show off your family pets in a big way? As part of a new banner program, Main Street Enterprise is offering an opportunity to purchase a double-sided banner with a photo of "Fur"iends! Banners will be displayed on the streets of downtown from January through May with all proceeds from the program benefiting the beautification and revitalization efforts for downtown.
The Remote Town in Alabama We Simply Can't Get Enough Of
It's no surprise the small-town charm of Russellville has made a favorable impression on some folks who recently wrote an article about the community. You'll love learning more about the work of its Main Street organization and the editing revitalization taking place, whether it's the down-home delicious waterings or unique shopping experiences.
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
