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McDaniel Named New Main Street Enterprise Director

Enterprise has a new Main Street director! Lily McDaniel was recently announced as the executive director of the organization. Not only does she have a degree in hospitality, sport, and tourism management from Troy University, she also served the local entity as an intern in 2023 and 2024, including key roles in its event planning. We welcome Lily and are thrilled to work with her!

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The City of Birmingham hosts a free event series in honor of National Historic Preservation Month

The City of Birmingham is celebrating Historic Preservation Month through a robust line up of educational training, historic walking tours, and historic preservation seminars. To see what's available and how you can take part, be sure to visit the accompanying link.

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Economic Vitality

Local Leeds Main Street business wins Ignitor Award

Exciting things are happening in Leeds! Leeds Main Street recently presented local business Maq's on Main Barbershop with a $5,000 grant check, available through Main Street Alabama's AL Spark initiative, which aims to empower small businesses in Main Street communities across the state.

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Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama

Part of the country's incredible Civil Rights Trail, downtown Montgomery is no stranger to art representing history in its iconic spaces, and a living legend was recently honored for his role in the movement. Fred Gray, once described by Martin Luther King, Jr., as "the general counsel" of the protest movement was recently honored with a statue.

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9 Alabama bars + restaurants with patios for your next night out

Happy Small Business Week! Main Street Alabama has enjoyed working on a downtown plan with the designated community of Florence. We recently spied one of its small businesses on this Bama Buzz list!

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