Saturday, June 18, 2022

Regional 'Main' streets earn awards

Main Street associations and members across the Golden Triangle region were recognized for their 2021 work by the Mississippi Main Street AssociationMain Street Columbus, Starkville and West Point main streets were in Jackson on June 16 to celebrate the best Main Street members. Main Street Columbus walked away with three awards. Barbara Bigelow, Amber Brislin and Chelsea Best split the award for Outstanding Marketing Campaign with Main Street Greenville. Chris Chain was named the Main Street Revitalization Champion for his renovation work on the old Stone Hotel. Starkville took home the title of Outstanding Creative Fundraising for the Cash “Cal” October Fundraiser. Rounding out the awards in the Golden Triangle, West Point's Scott Reed was awarded with the Outstanding Merchant of the Year. He owns Petal Pushers, a floral shop on Commerce Street. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 06/17/22) Area Main Street associations, members earn state awards - The Dispatch (cdispatch.com)

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