Building a Better Selma - Together

A new nonprofit driving economic development, education, and community pride in Selma and Dallas County, AL.

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Our Focus Areas

Working across six interconnected priorities to build a stronger Selma and Dallas County.

Economic Development

Attracting investment, new retail, hotels, and commerce to revitalize the Selma and Dallas County region.

Technology & Education

Creating pathways for youth and workforce development through technology programs and educational partnerships.

Community Revitalization

Refurbished housing, vibrant arts, and restored civic infrastructure to grow population and restore pride.

Regional Partnerships

Connecting Selma with state and national leaders and institutions committed to our shared success.

Historic Legacy

Building on Selma's world-renowned human rights story and riverside to create a regional destination.

Youth Development

Addressing youth education, safety, and opportunity as a paramount concern for our community's future.

Why Progress Partners for Selma

A serious initiative with the leadership, model, and momentum to deliver results.

Community-Led

Founded and driven by local and regional leaders who have been engaged in Selma for decades and are committed to lasting change.

Investor-Ready

Major investors including Pepsi, Bush Hogg, and regional banks are ready to commit as our foundation is built.

Proven Model

Modeled after 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL — a 160-acre destination that transformed economic development for that community.

Community Luncheon — May 7, 2026

Selma Convention Center • 211 Washington Street • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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Our Mission

Progress Partners for Selma is a nonprofit initiative bringing together community leaders, investors, and residents to build economic opportunity, improve quality of life, and restore civic pride in Selma and Dallas County, Alabama.

Inspired by the success of 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL — a 160-acre community destination that transformed economic development for that region — Progress Partners is working to create a similar catalyst for Selma, leveraging the city’s historic riverside and its world-renowned human rights legacy.

Our Focus Areas

Economic Development — Attracting investment, new retail, hotels, and commerce to the region
Technology & Education — Creating pathways for youth and workforce development
Community Revitalization — Refurbished housing, vibrant arts, and restored civic pride
Regional Partnerships — Connecting Selma with state and national leaders and investors

Community Luncheon — May 7, 2026

Join us at the Selma Convention Center, 211 Washington Street | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Meet our leadership team and community partners, learn about projects underway in Technology and Education, and find out how you can contribute.

RSVP to John Deamer: jdeamerconsulting@gmail.com