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Attention Upper Albany Stakeholders:

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Organization

…involves getting everyone working toward the same goal and assembling the appropriate human and financial resources to implement a Main Street revitalization program. The Upper Albany Merchants Association creates a cooperative effort to deal with the problems and conditions of the commercial strip which serves as a gateway to Downtown Hartford. This assembly brings about a sense of community between the micro-entrepreneurs creating a synergy.

Promotion

…sells a positive image of the commercial district and encourages consumers and investors to live, work, shop, play and invest in the neighborhood. Upper Albany Main Street promotes our vibrant community through initiatives including our Anti-Litter Campaign starring “Mac The Vac” as well as a Banner and Holiday Lighting Program giving a distinct look and feel to the commercial strip while instilling a sense of pride in the community.

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Design

…means getting the Main Street community into top physical shape. Capitalizing on creating an even more inviting atmosphere, safer parking areas and sidewalks, facade improvements, and improving store front appearance, Upper Albany Main Street has initiated and voiced the concerns of the community for instilling good maintenance practices, rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging appropriate new construction, and long-term planning.

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Economic Restructuring

…strengthens a community’s existing economic assets while expanding and diversifying its economic base. The award winning Micro Business Incubator Program brings training, development, resources, and support to the commercial corridor, pivotal in the economic restructuring of Upper Albany. Partnering with University of Hartford and the Metro Hartford Alliance, Upper Albany Main Street is able to guide and monitor the economic development of the district.

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About Us

Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) is “the Avenue’s” leading community-business organization. Upper Albany Main Street views economic development as the principal catalyst for improving the quality of life on the Avenue for all those who live, work and visit this historic and diverse neighborhood. The “central customer base” comprises the residents…

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Micro Business Incubator

The Micro Business Incubator (MBI) is an innovative, award- winning economic development program that provides resources, training, and support to Albany Avenue small businesses. Entrepreneurs from Upper Albany work together with University of Hartford students to build management skills and improve operational efficiencies.

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