CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET
OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street announces implementation of AL Spark, an exciting Main Street Alabama initiative 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 our state, ensuring our communities thrive while maintaining their unique character. AL Spark serves through three key programs: Livewire (business development), Bright Ideas (business pitch competition) and Illuminate (marketing grants).
Illuminate’s business marketing grants ensure local businesses shine bright in the marketplace. 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:
- Heritage House
- Taylor Made Designs
- The Coffee Shop
- The Observer
- Whistlestop Bottle and Brew
“We are absolutely thrilled to introduce AL Spark, Igniting Main Street Alabama’s Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs,” said Main Street Alabama President & State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth. “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.”
