Helping Smaller Communities Plan, Grow and Prosper
Yoholo Micco Rail Trail, Eufaula, Alabama
WHAT DOES ACE DO?
ACE provides technical assistance to select communities with populations of 2,000 to 18,000 through a comprehensive, three-phase approach.
ACE advocates leadership development and engages in a municipality’s vision and plans for growth and enhanced quality of life.
WHAT DEFINES AN ACE COMMUNITY?
- Fosters growth and prosperity by focusing on its distinctive assets and resources
- Establishes a vision based on the community’s unique values, concerns, and priorities
- Engages a broad base of community stakeholders to develop and implement short-term and long-range plans to achieve that vision
- Strives to meet defined ideas that embrace Leadership, Planning, Economic Development, and Quality of Life issues such as education, healthcare, and public safety.
The Latest News from ACE
Straight from our Facebook feed…
“Made in Alabama has allowed us to tell a story about Alabama, about companies that have invested here and have actually had the opportunity to grow here and to make and assemble great products – to produce some of the world’s best products and to deliver them to 194 countries around the globe,” [Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield] told Alabama NewsCenter. “Made in Alabama Next is our vision of the future of Alabama’s economy and the types of high-technology, life sciences and other technologically driven opportunities that are going to really create the new economy for Alabama.”
Read more about the launch of the Alabama Department of Commerce‘s Next campaign at bit.ly/3iocCR3.
Check out the campaign’s website at madeinalabama.com/next.
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EDAA
Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
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There are only 10 days left to apply for the Alabama Historical Commission‘s 2022 Grant Program. AHC will administer a $1,300,000 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature. Grants will be awarded to public or nonprofit entities that own and operate historic sites in Alabama, reflect an education-based mission, concentrate on educational programming, and reflect the geographical diversity of the state.
Applications are due August 13. Learn more about the application requirements and how to apply at bit.ly/3yk1QRq.
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On Friday, August, 20, the David Mathews Center for Civic Life will host its 6th annual Civic Institute virtually. Register today to stream the free event that will focus on "civic inventiveness," with David Mathews delivering the keynote address.
For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/3fmHW0u.
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FB link: bit.ly/2WCD6plSave the date! The 6th annual Civic Institute will take place on August 20th, 2021 from 10:30am to noon (CST). The event will be held virtually, streamed live, and will focus on civic inventiveness.
Dr. David Mathews will deliver the keynote address and our panel will feature stories of civic inventiveness from young Alabamians working and learning in communities across the state.
Share this with anyone who may be interested!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-dmc-civic-institute-civic-inventiveness-tickets-161651388655?aff=odeimc…
Did you receive the Summer 2021 newsletter? If you haven’t had the chance to read it yet, check out Mary Shell’s Executive Director’s Report to learn more about ACE’s busy summer at this link: conta.cc/3yeZdQO.
You can also view it as a PDF at bit.ly/3i9qQ8i.
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Our ACE Communities
The leadership found in our ACE Communities provides the backbone of our program.
Along with our team of partners, community leaders and long-time professional staff, we’re helping Alabama grow stronger one community at a time.
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