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From left: Tim Colbeck, Tania Moody, Austin Sims, Hannah Davis, Dawn Mackey, Wayne Carter. © Tosha Gaines Photography/Main Street America
At the closing plenary for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, Main Street America conferred the 2024 Main Street America Revitalization Professional credential recipients. The MSARP credential is the highest level of achievement offered through the Main Street America Institute, requiring dedication to completing a rigorous curriculum of online courses, readings, assignments, in-person workshops, and a challenging final exam.
“Main Street America congratulates the 2024 MSARP credential recipients,” said Hannah White, Chief Impact Officer at Main Street America. “This achievement is a demonstration of each participant’s dedication to their profession, as well as their commitment to elevate their abilities to serve as leaders in the grassroots transformation and sustainability of their communities. Join us in celebrating the latest recipients of the MSARP credential!”
MEET THE 2024 MSARP CREDENTIAL RECIPIENTS
Wayne Carter
Main Street DeLand Association, Florida
Chaise Cope
Department of Community Investment, Indiana
Tim Colbeck
Main Street Oakland County, Michigan
Hannah Davis
City of Florence, South Carolina
Thomas Gregory
Greenwood Economic Development Foundation, Mississippi
Dawn Mackey
Metuchen Downtown Alliance, New Jersey
Tania Moody
Levelland Mainstreet, Texas
Austin Sims
Madison Main Street Program, Indiana
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