The National Main Street Center presented Downtown Howell with the Great American Main Street Award — one of the most prestigious national awards that a downtown can receive in its lifetime. Selected by a national jury of community development professionals and leaders in the fields of economic development and historic preservation, award winners serve as exceptional models for comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Howell Main Street received the elite status due to its achievements in transforming the downtown district into a cultural destination through community-driven economic development and placemaking efforts. “Howell is a prime example of a small rural community … Continue reading Downtown Howell wins prestigious Great American Main Street award