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Economic Vitality

Alabama Legislature endorses 5-year extension of incentive to restore older buildings

A state tax incentive program credited for assisting in the revitalizations of downtown Birmingham and Mobile but criticized for not doing enough for smaller cities is poised to get a five-year extension.

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Promotion

Ribbon cutting held for downtown's Tourist Trap

Downtown Wetumpka welcomed one of its newest businesses, Main Street Wetumpka's Tourist Trap, with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 29.

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Organization

Main Street Seeks Executive Director as Stubbs Takes on New Role

After serving as executive director of Main Street Wetumpka since its inception in 2016, Jenny Stubbs recently announced she is resigning from her position at the end of May due to familial obligations.

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Wetumpka readying for impact HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' will bring

When Freddie Lynn and Webb Smith met at church, they quickly became friends, thanks in part to complementary careers; Lynn is an architect with Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Smith owns a contracting firm.

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Design

Birmingham's Greyhound bus terminal returning to its 1950 glory: 'There's history here'

An enduring part of downtown Birmingham has a new look that recalls how it first appeared to residents and visitors to the Magic City.

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