Special to Atmore News
Main Street Atmore is implementing AL Spark, an initiative of Main Street Alabama, supported by the Small Business Administration. AL Spark is designed to energize emerging and growing businesses in designated Main Street Alabama communities across the state. By empowering locally directed business development, this new marketing grant program is dedicated to igniting the potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the state, ensuring communities thrive while maintaining their unique character.
AL Spark serves Main Street Atmore through three key programs – Livewire (business development), Illuminate (marketing grants), and Bright Ideas (business pitch competition).
Livewire offers essential business development and training resources, equipping local entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive. Illuminate provides valuable business marketing grants, ensuring local businesses shine bright in the marketplace. Finally, Bright Ideas encourages innovation through a dynamic business pitch competition, fostering creativity and collaboration among community members.
The following businesses completed the online marketing courses and will receive an AL Spark Illuminate marketing grant of $1,000, thanks to the resources provided by Main Street Alabama and the Small Business Administration:
1.Atmore Farm & Garden
2.Hawt Mess Boutique
3.The Publican
4.K&N Sugar Shop Sweets & Treats
5.Nancy’s Etc.
6.Primrose A Children Boutique
7.Southern Gifted
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“We are absolutely thrilled to introduce AL Spark, igniting main street alabama’s small businesses and entrepreneurs!,” Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth said. “This vibrant new initiative is dedicated to igniting the potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Alabama. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Small Business Administration for the grant, which enables us to uplift small businesses in our designated cities and foster a vibrant local economy.”