Friday, June 23, 2023

Mississippi main streets celebrate

Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) communities celebrated their annual achievements at a statewide awards luncheon recently in Jackson. 

Main Street directors, board members, and volunteers were honored and recognized for outstanding downtown revitalization projects and events that took place throughout the Magnolia State. 

MMSA presented the 2023 awards to 29 recipients from designated main street communities throughout the state. 

Six programs - Team Cleveland Main Street, Nettleton Main Street, New Albany Main Street, Pontotoc County Main Street Chamber, Starkville Main Street Association and Sumrall Main Street Association - earned the Main Street Circle of Excellence, a new achievement added this year.

In 2022, Mississippi Main Street communities generated 495 new businesses, 56 business expansions, 841 new jobs, 183 building rehabilitations, 1,817 downtown residential units and 24 new construction projects. More than $242M was invested by the public and private sectors with over 42,255 volunteer hours recorded. (SuperTalk Mississippi 06/21/23) 2023 Mississippi Main Street Association award winners announced - SuperTalk Mississippi

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