A program of the Alabama League of Municipalities
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
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Hey City of Foley we see you! 👀 Thanks for displaying your ACE Sign! Also, thanks for DesignAlabama, Inc. for sharing the photo.
Send us your signage and we'll share the love!
Exciting Economic Development news from our 2019 ACE Community - City of Tallassee!Press release from Tallassee Mayor Sarah Hill:
The Tallassee City Council voted at its regularly scheduled council meeting on Sept. 27, 2022 to approve an agreement with LHVC, LLC to release the Mt. Vernon Textile Mill property (the Mill) for the purposes of economic development.
LHVC, LLC proposes to clean up the debris caused by the May 2016 fire that destroyed the 1840s era property, and eventually develop multiple buildings including a museum showcasing the history of the property, a event venue, a boardwalk, and multiple industrial/business offices.
Check out our 2012 ACE Community - City of Hartselle - Local Government and the Hidden Rivers Farm!The weekend is upon us, and the folks at Hidden Rivers Farm in Hartselle and others across the state are eager to share their farm with you!🚜❤️ Find an agritourism operation at www.sweetgrownalabama.org/posts/2022/09/20/sweet-grown-alabama-fall-fun-for-everyone
Congratulations Ozark on your groundbreaking for a new Farmers Market!
Sweet Grown Alabama - check it out! 🌽
Congratulations to all involved on this project!
Resources and Forms
Looking for a presentation from a recent ACE Meeting? Looking for the Annual Reporting Form? You’ll find it here!
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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.
ACE Communities in the News
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