2009 GAMSA Semifinalists Announced

WASHINGTON, DC (October 8, 2008) — The 2009 Great American Main Street Awards (GAMSA) semifinalists have been selected from a nationwide pool of applicants and now move to the final round for consideration. A national jury composed of former award winners, community development professionals, representatives from government and foundations, and journalists who are active in community economic development and historic preservation will evaluate the semifinalists and select five winners.

2009 GAMSA Semifinalists:

• Aledo Main Street, Inc., Aledo, Illinois
• Federal Hill Main Street, Baltimore, Maryland
• Livermore Downtown, Inc., Livermore, California
• Main Street Toccoa, Toccoa, Georgia
• Main Street Oberlin, Inc., Oberlin, Ohio
• Main Street El Dorado, El Dorado, Arkansas
• Main Street Fairmont, Fairmont, West Virginia
• On Broadway, Inc., Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Rochester DDA, Rochester, Michigan
• Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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