ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – Enterprise will serve as the host city for the 2026 Main Street Alabama annual state conference, which will debut under its new name, The Excellence on Main Street Summit.
The three-day event will bring together Main Street Alabama’s designated and network communities for educational seminars, training sessions, roundtable discussions, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. The conference also includes social activities, an awards banquet, and time to experience the host city’s downtown shopping and dining.
Enterprise was designated as a Main Street community in 2019. City leaders said hosting the 2026 summit will provide a chance to highlight the growth and revitalization of downtown since then.
“Main Street Enterprise is honored to host this conference and excited for the learning opportunities and networking it will provide,” said Lily McDaniel, Main Street Enterprise Executive Director. “This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the continued growth our downtown community has seen since our designation in 2019. This growth and improvement would not have been possible without the support of the City of Enterprise, Main Street Alabama, the countless hours of volunteer work, local business collaboration, and strong partnerships with our Main Street Board.”
“We are honored to welcome leaders from communities across Alabama to Enterprise,” said Mayor William E. Cooper. “This summit provides a meaningful opportunity to showcase the progress and hard work that have gone into strengthening our downtown and to highlight the spirit of collaboration that drives our city forward.”
“This event also brings an important tourism impact for Enterprise,” said Tammy Doerer, Director of Tourism and Community Relations. “Visitors will have the chance to shop, dine, and be entertained while they’re here, and we look forward to sharing with them the unique experiences and hospitality that make our city special.”
Conference schedule and location details will be announced at a later date.
