Pine Bluff Downtown Development, Inc. has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

“We are extremely proud to recognize this year’s 863 nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial districts,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of Main Street America. “During another incredibly challenging year, these programs demonstrated the power of the Main Street movement to respond to the needs of their communities. I am inspired by their steadfast leadership and innovative solutions to drive essential local recovery efforts, support small businesses, and nurture vibrant downtown districts.”

The Pine Bluff Downtown Development performance is annually evaluated by Main Street Arkansas which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet rigorous national performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building meaningful and sustainable revitalization programs and include standards such as, fostering strong public-private partnerships, supporting small and locally owned businesses, and actively preserving historic places, spaces, and cultural assets.

According to Board President Brian Thomas,” One of the goals of Pine Bluff Downtown Development is to be an accredited Main Street program under the umbrella of Main Street Arkansas by following the four-point approach of: Organization; Design; Economic Development and Promotion. We are excited to have this distinction of being accredited by Main Street America in 2022 and to fulfill this most notable goal”. 

Come Downtown between Barraque & 3rd on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. for a Juneteenth Celebration. There will be vendors, food trucks, music performances, educational material and local performances. Free Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations will be available for anyone 5 years and up.

In the evening, bring your lawn chair and watch the movie Black Panther on the Civic Center lawn. Vendors will be available for snacks.