Elected officials and business owners gathered to celebrate funding wins and new storefronts
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Main Street held its biannual “Idea Exchange” meeting, drawing elected officials, board members, volunteers, and local entrepreneurs to downtown Foley, Alabama. Led by Executive Director Wes Abrams, the event celebrated new funding, new technology tools, and a wave of new businesses. The gathering highlighted what organizers described as a historic stretch of growth for the district. Supporters and community partners filled the room to mark recent progress.
The meeting took place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, following months of strong momentum for the nonprofit organization. Foley Main Street reported securing more than $44,000 in grants and program funding since November 1, 2025. That total includes $14,000 for advertising, downtown promotion, and expanded evening programming, as well as $10,000 for economic development education…