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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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Montevallo Main Street Partners with AL Spark to Offer Grants to Businesses

Recently, four local Montevallo businesses received $1,000 marketing grants, thanks to the AL Spark initiative. Bradford Real Estate Group, Falcon Art Supply, Meri Moon, and Team Lehman Realty/Su Casa Real Estate are the businesses getting a boost from the award, and we can't wait to see them use it to "make a mark" on downtown Montevallo!

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Downtown Wetumpka businesses get grants

The good news just keeps coming! Main Street Wetumpka recently announced six downtown businesses were awarded its AL Spark Illuminate grant. A hearty congrats to Our Place Cafe, Nick of Thyme, The Shoppes Downtown, Creed Gym Downtown, The GAB Salon, and Tiers of Sweetness!

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Downtown Wetumpka businesses get grants

The good news just keeps coming! Main Street Wetumpka recently announced six downtown businesses were awarded its AL Spark Illuminate grant. A hearty congrats to Our Place Cafe, Nick of Thyme, The Shoppes Downtown, Creed Gym Downtown, The GAB Salon, and Tiers of Sweetness!

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Portabella's wins Foley Main Street Pitch Contest, 7 local businesses awarded AL Spark grants

Congrats to Portabella's for winning the Foley Main Street Pitch Contest through our transformative AL Spark Bright Ideas initiative! Learn all about it and more at the link.

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