State’s Main Street communities generate $82M

Certified Tennessee Main Street communities are doing more than revitalizing their downtown commercial districts, they are generating investment in Tennessee, which totaled $82 million in 2006.

"These investment figures show how the Main Street program enhances a community’s livability and job creation, while maintaining the historic character of its downtown district," said Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber in a news release.

Full Story: http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070508/NEWS01/705080316/1002

National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street web site http://www.mainstreet.org/

Communities Selected for Montana Main Street Affiliate Program http://matr.net/article-23576.html

In Montana:

CONTACT: Mel Walters

Montana Main Street Coordinator

406-841-2756

Marissa Kozel

Montana Department of Commerce

406-841-2772