Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of accredited programs in Mississippi to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach. And included in the list for 2022 is Louisville/Noxapater.
Others joining Louisville/Noxapater on the 2022 list are Amory, Baldwyn, Batesville, Biloxi, Booneville, Byhalia, Cleveland, Clinton, Columbia, Columbus, Corinth, Crystal Springs, Greenville, Greenwood, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Hernando, Holly Springs, Kosciusko, Laurel, Meridian, Nettleton, New Albany, Ocean Springs, Okolona, Pascagoula, Philadelphia, Picayune, Pontotoc County, Ripley, Saltillo, Senatobia, Starkville, Tunica, Tupelo, Vicksburg, Water Valley, and West Point.
“We are extremely proud to recognize this year’s 863 nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial districts,” said Patrice Frey, president and CEO of Main Street America.
“Receiving National Main Street Accreditation is a prestigious designation, and we congratulate each of these communities in Mississippi for this significant achievement," said Michelle Jones, MMSA board president. "Main Street programs play a strategic role in making Mississippi more competitive by being a catalyst for economic development."
Amy Hillyer, director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that dues are paid to the national and Mississippi Main Street Associations, and there is a great deal of training and meetings to be sure personnel know how to help Main Streets remain active and thriving. Hillyer added downtown is the heart of the community, and it is important to be certain that it is doing well.
