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Main Street Alabama launches new program

We're so excited, and we just can't hide it! We officially launched Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama's Main Street Trail, and there's nothing but forward motion from here!! A statewide trail system showcasing the Main Street experience in the state's 33 designated communities, Sweet Hometown Tours acts as a roadmap to help residents and visitors best explore the state's amazing downtown districts-and at the perfect time, too! 2025 will be the Alabama Tourism Department's The Year of Alabama Trails, and as we anticipate a busy year of fun and exploration, we'll share plenty of ways you can make the most of this exciting trail.

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The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation

Missouri Main Street recently published an article outlining some important facts Main Street Alabama has been proudly relaying for years: historic preservation has incredible economic benefits! The positive impact of preservation efforts can create a lasting legacy in a community. Be sure to check out the link for more insight into how it creates and/or impacts heritage tourism, community revitalization, attracting talent and job creation, business incubation, sustainability and increased value.

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Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Receives National Preservation Award

The resilience of its story and preservation efforts continues decades later, and because of this, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was the recipient of the 2024 National Trust for Historic Preservation Trustees' Emeritus Award for its successful restoration and revitalization efforts. Read more of the inspiring story at the link.

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Mary's Minute

Small Business Administration earmark supports programs to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in Designated communities.

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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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