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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions of visitors traveled to Mobile in 2024: Alabama Tourism Department
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Mobile saw a 2.2% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to the Alabama Tourism Department. Springhill Medical Center employee arrested following bomb threat A Visit Mobile news release said 3.5 million people visited Mobile in 2024 — the largest growth in the state. 'These visitors accounted for $1.9 billion in travel-related spending in Mobile,' read the release. From May 4 to May 10, the city will be celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week, which highlights the travel community and tourism's role in economic growth. 'Destination development is rapidly producing positive changes in Mobile, and travel andtourism commerce is crucial to the success of these investments,' said David Clark, president &CEO of Visit Mobile. 'Mobile's economic impact from tourism continues to increase in multiplecategories yearly, further validating the city's consistent focus on tourism.' 2020 Prichard mayoral candidate announces run for mayor again Clarke said the development of the new downtown airport, civic center arena complex and approval of the Tourism Improvement District will continue to support the tourism metrics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leeds Main Street secures over $100K in grant funding
LEEDS, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) — Leeds Main Street has been awarded over $100,000 in grant funding in the past 12 months to revitalize the downtown district, the group announced on Tuesday. According to Nathan Prewett with the Trussville Tribune, the funding has gone toward art installations, infrastructure improvements, and support for small businesses. 'We have seen an incredible influx of investment in downtown Leeds through these grants,' said Kristy Biddle, Executive Director of Main Street Leeds. 'This funding is not only revitalizing our historic district but also directly supporting our local businesses, improving public spaces, and creating new opportunities for community engagement. We are excited to see the impact these projects will have on our city's future.' 'We still want answers': Darryl Moneyham's daughter reflects on his remains finally being identified 25 years after he disappeared The following grants were awarded to the program: Mistletoe on Main Event Funding: Alabama Tourism Department: House Tourism Grant ($2,900) and Senate Tourism Grant ($3,600) Public Art & Placemaking: Main Street Alabama + ADECA Grant – Apple Girl Mural ($25,000) Infrastructure & Public Spaces: RC& D Cawaco Grant – Power on Downtown Green Space ($10,000) Historic Preservation & Tourism: National Trust for Historic Preservation – Historic Commercial District Overlay on Parkway Drive ($5,000) Small Business Support: Main Street Alabama + SBA Illuminate Grant – 8 businesses awarded $1,000 each ($8,000) Main Street Alabama + SBA Bright Grant – 1 business awarded $5,000 and 2 businesses awarded $2,500 each ($10,000) Community Development & Operations: Jefferson County Cooperative Foundation – General Operating Expenses ($10,000) Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham – General Operating Expenses ($10,000) Infrastructure Improvement: RC&D Cawaco Grant – Sewer Line Relocation for Public Restroom at 8044 Parkway Drive ($15,000) Arts & Culture: Alabama Council on the Arts Grant – Rocking Chair Project ($3,500) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
