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About the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation was established in August of 1989 and has accomplished many tasks in its 30+ years in operation. Our purpose is to aid and promote the redevelopment, improvement, beautification, and revitalization of downtown Albemarle. The organization is governed by a board of directors and coordinated with the City of Albemarle through the Main Street Manager and a part-time Administrative & Events Coordinator. Albemarle Downtown raises funds through donations, grants, and fundraising events such as the Summertime Sip Festival, Holiday Tour of Homes, and the Outdoorsman’s Bonanza.  Moneys raised go to beautification projects, economic stimulus grants, and upkeep of Albemarle Downtown-managed properties. Albemarle Downtown is a member of the North Carolina Main Street Program, which promotes the revitalization of NC downtowns and helps to preserve their history. Our organization could not function without the support of the downtown businesses, stakeholders, and our many volunteers. It is because of their selfless efforts that we can continue our mission.​ Our Leadership:Programs for Albemarle Downtown are administered by staff from the City of Albemarle's Economic Development Department. The city's Main Street Manager and a part-time Administrative and Events Coordinator oversee the organization's plan of work. Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 15 members who live, work, and/or volunteer downtown, as well as ex-officio members who serve by virtue of their staff role. Administrative & Events Coordinator John Williams - Chair - Realtor, Lowder Weyrick Group | Allen Tate Beth Olivieri - Immediate Past Chair  - CDO, GHA Autism Supports Bradley Eudy - Vice Chair & Design Committee Chair - Uwharrie Bank Tammy Branch - Treasurer - Owner, Executive Tax Group Mayor Ronnie Michael - Mayor, City of Albemarle Darren Rhodes - Assistant City Manager, City of Albemarle Lindsey Almond - Economic Development Director, City of Albemarle Erica Church - President, Stanly Co. Chamber of Commerce Olivia Phillips - Owner, LiviBug’s Boutique Connie Mosher - Owner, First Street Legal Tanner Denton - Analyst II, Vendor Support & Relationship Management (VRSM), Ahold Delhaize USA Cindy Dry - Retired Branch Manager, ProMan Staffing Shay Watson Vitale - Owner, Party Tables Megan King - Workplace Experience & People Operations Leader Kristy N. Lee-Thao - Associate Agent, NorthState Insurance & Advisors We're looking for volunteers to assist with downtown events, activities, and projects, as well as to serve on committees to carry out the organization's plan of work. Thanks for your interest! To make a financial contribution to the ADDC, click on the 'Donate' box below to access the ADDC's PayPal account.​ North Carolina Main Street Rural Planning CenterThe NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center is North Carolina's state coordinating program for Main Street America. The NC Main Street staff are charged by the NC Department of Commerce to facilitate downtown economic development, using the Main Street America Four Point Approach, in designated communities. The Main Street Approach™ is centered around economic development strategies that will transform downtown. These strategies articulate a focused path to revitalizing or strengthening a downtown economy. Designated NC Main Street community's work is organized around the Four Point Approach: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization. The selection process is competitive. The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center's Downtown Associate Community is the first step towards the NC Main Street Designation. Communities are selected every other year via a competitive application process. North Carolina municipalities, with an identifiable traditional downtown business district and a certified population under 50,000 are eligible to ap