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Downtown Enterprise showing off pets with new banner program

Want to show off your family pets in a big way? As part of a new banner program, Main Street Enterprise is offering an opportunity to purchase a double-sided banner with a photo of "Fur"iends! Banners will be displayed on the streets of downtown from January through May with all proceeds from the program benefiting the beautification and revitalization efforts for downtown.

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Angel's Island Coffee helping residents displaced by fire

According to Business News Daily, small businesses help boost a community's broader economy in ways bigger businesses cannot-job creation, innovation, and opportunities for individuals. But what about helping your neighbor?! This benefit was made clear after a South Huntsville coffee shop helped local residents in a huge way after an apartment fire caused their displacement.

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Athens-Limestone Farmers Market celebrates completion of renovations

Exciting things are happening for Athens area residents. An event recently celebrated the completion of more than $800,000 in renovation work to the Athens-Limestone Farmers Market. Also, the venue was officially renamed the Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park in honor of Gates, who passed in 2022 and was known for his support of downtown Athens and its flagship organization, Athens Main Street.

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Jasper planning to open a welcome center

The future is bright for downtown Jasper! The community's Main Street organization recently purchased a historic corner building and has already moved into the building. However, the space will also be used as a welcome center. "The only one between Birmingham and the Mississippi line," explained Jasper Main Street Executive Director Mike Putman. Future plans also include travel touchscreen kiosks, coloring books, and video walls!

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