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New Small Business Resource Hub Now Open In Downtown Montgomery

Congrats to Montgomery on the opening of its new Small Business One Stop Shop! Located in the historic Kress building on Dexter Avenue, this space will serve as a hub for resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the River Region.

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City of Atmore hopes to encourage entrepreneurs with Startmore program

WKRG's "Your Hometown" segment again highlights the exciting work taking place in Atmore. Check out the video via YouTube at the link!

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Centreville Main Street presents market plan to business leaders

Part of being a designated Main Street Alabama community means having access to incredible tools and resources, like market surveys. Recently, Centreville Main Street's market study presentation to city leadership (along with Main Street Alabama President Mary Helmer Wirth) was highlighted on WVUA23.

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Florence city Leaders readying for growth

With several developments lined up (including a recently completed parking deck in downtown), Florence is making way for this expected growth over the next few years. "Downtown is growing," Florence City Council President Kaytrina Simmons said. "The city of Florence is growing and I am really excited for the growth and potential growth that we are about to enhance an experience."

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Business development corporations congregrate at CACC

At the recent RurAL Summit Seminar at Central Alabama Community College, Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth contributed to the discussion about how business development organizations across the state are working together to create opportunities for rural areas "Downtown is important because it is the heart and soul of a community," she said. "When you’re trying to recruit industry and manufacturers to your cities, they are looking at your schools and healthcare systems, but they are also looking at your downtown."

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