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The economic development team: 'It takes us all working together'

What to know the secret to downtown revitalization? Synergy! When different entities and their respective leaders all work to accomplish a common community goal, success happens!! A great example of this is what's happening through partnerships in downtown Decatur and Morgan County. Check out the link to learn announcements of several new businesses and economic expansion.

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Over $17 million to be invested in downtown Foley improvements

There's just no stopping the town of Foley! Its Main Street is certainly on a roll, and community collaborations and buy-ins are key!! Be sure to read about the synergy making progress possible.

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New business opening in Wetumpka's downtown

You could say Main Street Wetumpka is cooking with gas! Through impactful pubic-private partnerships, the wildly popular Grove Station is relocating to Company Street in downtown Wetumpka. Once the construction is complete in its new location, Grove Station will be a specialty food market and gathering space featuring high-quality selections, as well as an artisanal bakery and elevated culinary experience. Sounds delicious!

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Opelika Main Street announces small business grant recipients

Opelika has the spark! Literally! This designated community is doing big things with Main Street Alabama's AL Spark initiative, and the success is spreading like wildfire!! WTG, Opelika Main Street.

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Farm Company owner Cathy Hitt shares her favorite aspects of Columbiana

If you want the real scoop on what to do in a small town, just ask a local. Farm Company owner Cathy Hitt did just that for her town, and she spells out the top five events that make Columbia such a special small town. But you'll have the read the article to get the full story!

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