Cumberland’s Baltimore Street Revitalization Earns International Bronze Excellence Award
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Cumberland, MD — July 10, 2025 — The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is proud to announce that the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has honored the Baltimore Street Revitalization Project with a 2025 Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award in the Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse category. The annual program recognizes outstanding economic-development initiatives from around the world and showcases projects that deliver measurable community impact.
“This award shines a global spotlight on the hard work, vision, and collaboration that went into re-energizing our historic main street,” said Matt Miller, Executive Director/President of CEDC. “Baltimore Street’s renaissance is proof that when we invest in place-making, small-business growth, and community pride, the entire region moves forward together.”
A transformational project driving new growth
Re-opened to the public in November 2024 after a two-year construction effort, the Baltimore Street Revitalization introduced wider café-ready sidewalks, added green space, modern utilities, and a carefully designed one-way traffic lane that welcomes pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles alike. Since breaking ground, 13 new businesses have opened downtown, with five more on the way, underscoring the project’s role as a catalyst for private investment and job creation.
About the IEDC Excellence Awards
IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards encompass 26 categories and are judged by a panel of seasoned practitioners. Winners are celebrated at the IEDC Annual Conference and through the council’s global communications channels.
IEDC itself is the world’s largest organization of economic developers, representing more than 4,300 members who champion job growth, wealth creation, and quality of life in communities of every size.
Formed in 2001 from the merger of the American Economic Development Council and the Council for Urban Economic Development, IEDC continues a legacy that reaches back to 1926.
About the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
CEDC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering business attraction, retention, and expansion in the City of Cumberland and greater Allegany County. Guided by a board of seasoned business and civic leaders, CEDC turns potential into progress by coordinating strategic partnerships, securing funding, and nurturing a resilient, inclusive economy.
