Alabama Communities of Excellence
The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program uses a comprehensive, three-phase approach to assist participating communities in planning and preparing for a more vibrant future.
Brought to you by Auburn Urban Studio & The Philip A. Morris Fund for Design Arts, a fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Jeff Speck, AICP, CNU-A, LEED-AP, Honorary ASLA Jeff Speck is a city planner and urban designer who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National […]
As part of the EDAA Leadership Institute, we are offering five courses. These are one-day courses that run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Building Workforce This course will cover trends in workforce development, resources and programs available in Alabama, and strategies for recruitment, training and retention. The course will be offered on the following […]
As part of the EDAA Leadership Institute, we are offering the following five courses. These are one-day courses that run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Building & Industry Marketing & Attraction This course will cover topics such as: Data-driven marketing techniques; Community marketing & branding; Social media & online targeting; Internal & external support; […]
Due to a scheduling conflict, the ACE meetings that were originally planned for November 15, 2019 have been moved to December 6, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience this change creates for you. The venue will still be the American Village in Montevallo with many thanks to our host the David Mathews Center for Civic Life. The Board meeting […]
Due to a scheduling conflict, the ACE meeting that was originally planned for November 15, 2019 has been moved to December 6, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience this change creates for you. The venue will still be the American Village in Montevallo with many thanks to our host the David Mathews Center for Civic Life. Please mark […]
Gulf State Park Lodge, Gulf Shores, AL Conference: Feb. 6-7 - $195 Registration Outdoor Mobile Workshops: Feb. 5 - $50 Registration Registration Extended to: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 A fun and informative gathering for those who plan, develop and manage recreational trails in Alabama. Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Outdoor Mobile Workshops (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Gulf […]
Join us Tuesday, March 10 in Fort Payne and hear from Joe Borgstrom with Place + Main Advisors about converting abandoned gas stations, dry cleaners, gins, warehouses and factories into vibrant spaces. At this training, you'll also learn about available resources from agencies including Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the Resource Conservation and Development […]
GEDI is pleased to co-host this free webinar with Cobbs Allen for AAPPA. Tuesday, March 31, 1:30 - 3:00 pm CDT. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is here! In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies will provide guidance on how to implement the new requirements. In the meantime, we must rely […]
LIVINGSTON, Ala.—The University of West Alabama has joined with AT&T and Alabama Power Company to announce the slate of speakers and featured panelists for the Alabama Summit on Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship, set for Friday, April 17th at the Bell Center on the UWA campus. The event features a stellar slate of entrepreneurs who bring […]
We're bringing together experts from business, industry, education, and workforce to identify challenges, focus on solutions, and develop a more dynamic workforce for Alabama. Hear new and innovative approaches to workforce practices, education initiatives to grow the workforce pipeline, strategies to increase collaboration and partnerships, and so much more! Whether you're an educator, economic developer, […]