Benefits of Being an All-America City

In 1998, a survey was conducted with past All-America City Winners and Finalists. Most of the communities responded said that there were many tangible and intangible benefits of being designated by the National Civic League as an All-America City or Finalist. Below are some of the advantages that communities have said have occurred when they have actively publicized their designation.

Economic Benefits

• Individuals and businesses looking to relocate seek out AAC Winners and Finalists because they recognize that they are good places in which to live and work

• There has been an increase in:
  - Tourism
  - Grants
  - Bond Rating
  - New Business
  - New Residents

Community Pride

• The Award reinvigorates a community's sense of civic pride. People are proud to live in an All-America City and they work hard to live up to the name

Community Collaboration

• The application process itself presents a unique opportunity for communities to evaluate themselves and foster new community partnerships

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