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About Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation
About the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation (ADDC)
The ADDC 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 assistant.
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The ADDC raises funds through donations, grants, and fundraising events such as the Stanly County Winter Wine Festival, Holiday Tour of Homes, and the Outdoorsman’s Bonanza. Moneys raised go to beautification projects, economic stimulus grants, and upkeep of ADDC-managed properties.
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ADDC 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 the ADDC 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.
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Meet Our Staff
Katie Lynn
Administrative & Events Coordinator
(704) 984-9417
ADDC Board of Directors
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Beth Olivieri-Chair - CDO-GHA Autism Supports
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Jason Andrew-Past Chair - Uwharrie Bank
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Pam Poplin-Treasurer - Pinnacle Financial Services
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Mayor Ronnie Michael - Mayor, City of Albemarle
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Darren Rhodes - Assistant City Manager, City of Albemarle
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Lindsey Almond - Economic Development Director, City of Albemarle
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Erica Church - President, Stanly Co. Chamber of Commerce
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Olivia Phillips - Owner, LiviBug’s Boutique
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Bradley Eudy-Design Committee Chair - Uwharrie Bank
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Connie Mosher - Owner, First Street Legal
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Tanner Denton - Owner, Courthouse Tavern & Table
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Tammy Branch - Owner, Executive Tax Group
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Cindy Dry - Branch Manager, ProMan Staffing
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Shay Watson Vitale - Owner, Party Tables
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John Williams - Realtor, Larry McGuire Realty
Support Opportunities
Volunteer:
​The ADDC is always in need of 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. To request information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, click the 'volunteer' box below to email Main Street Manager Joy Almond. ​​
​Donate:
To make a financial contribution to the ADDC, click on the 'Donate' box below to access the ADDC's PayPal account.​
Main Street Program
We Are a Proud NC Main Street Designated Community
North Carolina Main Street Rural Planning Center
The 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 apply to the Center for services under the Downtown Associate Community program. Selected communities will receive three years of downtown revitalization technical assistance services from the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center and may have the opportunity to move up to Main Street designation upon successful completion of the program.
Learn More: NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center
The National Main Street Program | Main Street America™
Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation o Main Street America™ is a movement. Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years. It is the leading voice for
preservation-based economic development and community revitalization across the country. Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, Main Street America represents the broad diversity that makes this country so unique. Working together, the programs that make up the Main Street America network help to breathe new life into the places people call home.
Main Street America is a mark of distinction. It is a seal, recognizing that participating programs, organizations, and communities are part of a national movement with a proven track record for celebrating community character, preserving local history, and generating impressive economic returns. Since 1980, over 2,000 communities have been part of Main Street, bringing renewed energy and activity to America’s downtowns and commercial districts, securing $61 billion in new investment creating more than 525,000 net new jobs and rehabilitating 251,000 buildings.
Main Street America is a time-tested strategy. Main Street America communities are encouraged to make use of a time-tested approach, known as the Main Street Approach. The Main Street Approach is rooted in a commitment to broad-based community engagement, a holistic understanding of the factors that impact the quality of life in a community, and strategic focus on the core principles of downtown and neighborhood revitalization: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
Learn More: Main Street America