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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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MAIN STREET ALABAMA ANNOUNCES 2025 NEW CITY APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

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New Small Business Resource Hub Now Open In Downtown Montgomery

Congrats to Montgomery on the opening of its new Small Business One Stop Shop! Located in the historic Kress building on Dexter Avenue, this space will serve as a hub for resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the River Region.

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Alabama Small Town Travel: Leeds and Montevallo offer ways to go fast or slow down

Big shoutout to Alabama News Center for featuring Main Street Alabama towns with incredible art and experiences! Long gone are the days when the big cities were the places with something to offer. This article captures the nuance perfectly, and we hope you'll check it (and towns like Montevallo and Leeds) out!

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