ACE Alabama Communities of Excellence

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About ACE

Providing technical assistance to select communities in order to strengthen their long-term economic success
ACE's comprehensive three-phase approach targets communities with populations ranging from 2,000 to 12,000. Communities are selected based on the level of local commitment to the ACE program and the community's capacity to support the ACE program.

Phase I: Assessment
Includes application process, selection process and detailed community assessment by ACE team members. A comprehensive "report card" detailing community assets, weaknesses and recommended strategy and actions is prepared.

Phase II: Leadership Development and Strategic Planning
Includes creation of ongoing Leadership Development Program and development of strategic plan.

Phase III: Implementation and Comprehensive Planning
Addresses comprehensive planning, commercial business development, education enhancement, infrastructure, health and human services, retiree attraction, tourism, economic development, and quality of life/recreation issues.

Graduation
Upon completion of all three phases, communities are designated an "Alabama Community of Excellence" and receive a grant for further community/economic development efforts.