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The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) was created on August 19, 1966 when Governor George Wallace signed Act Number 168 of the Special Session. Because of a report filed by Albert McKinley Rains, noted Alabama congressman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945 to 1965 and author of With Heritage So Rich, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act. The Commission is the agency designated to carry out the state’s responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. The Commission operates under the provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975. The Commission serves as the official state historic preservation office whose mission is to protect, preserve, and interpret Alabama’s historic places. We work to accomplish our mission through two fields of endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public attractions; and, statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns and cities with local preservation activities. State law makes the Commission responsible for the acquisition and preservation of historic properties and education of the public on historic sites in Alabama. The Commission owns and manages 15 historic sites throughout Alabama as public attractions. The properties range from forts, battlefields, and archaeological sites to historic houses and museums. Each year the Commission welcomes over 300,000 visitors to its historic sites. Educational events are held monthly to engage visitors. The statewide program is based on the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and state law makes the Commission responsible for the Underwater Cultural Resources Act, promulgating rules and regulations for the preservation and/or relocation of human remains and funerary objects, and the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Act. Federal law makes the Commission responsible for the National Register of Historic Places. Read more at http://ahc.alabama.gov/history.aspx

The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) was created on August 19, 1966 when Governor George Wallace signed Act Number 168 of the Special Session. Because of a report filed by Albert McKinley Rains, noted Alabama congressman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945 to 1965 and author of With Heritage So Rich, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act. The Commission is the agency designated to carry out the state’s responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. The Commission operates under the provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975. The Commission serves as the official state historic preservation office whose mission is to protect, preserve, and interpret Alabama’s historic places. We work to accomplish our mission through two fields of endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public attractions; and, statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns and cities with local preservation activities. State law makes the Commission responsible for the acquisition and preservation of historic properties and education of the public on historic sites in Alabama. The Commission owns and manages 15 historic sites throughout Alabama as public attractions. The properties range from forts, battlefields, and archaeological sites to historic houses and museums. Each year the Commission welcomes over 300,000 visitors to its historic sites. Educational events are held monthly to engage visitors. The statewide program is based on the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and state law makes the Commission responsible for the Underwater Cultural Resources Act, promulgating rules and regulations for the preservation and/or relocation of human remains and funerary objects, and the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Act. Federal law makes the Commission responsible for the National Register of Historic Places. Read more at http://ahc.alabama.gov/history.aspx

Founded in 1921, the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) is a statewide trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively serving the health care needs of Alabama, through advocacy, representation, education and service. Members of the association include primarily hospitals and health systems, as well as other companies and organizations related to health care. Main Office 500 North East Blvd. | Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 272-8781 | (800) 489-2542 | Fax: (334) 270-9527 Government Relations Office 770 Washington Ave., Suite 290 | Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 834-3477 | Fax: (334) 834-3447

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) was created in 1980 by Act No. 80-585 of the Alabama Legislature. AHFA is a public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Alabama dedicated to serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income Alabamians. AHFA creates housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Alabamians through the affordable financing of single- and multifamily housing.

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) was created in 1980 by Act No. 80-585 of the Alabama Legislature. AHFA is a public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Alabama dedicated to serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income Alabamians. AHFA creates housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Alabamians through the affordable financing of single- and multifamily housing.

AHA promotes and encourages an appreciation of the humanities with events and grants throughout the state of Alabama. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the AHA supports and offers programs that will enhance the minds and enrich the lives of Alabamians.

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and Multidisabled. Founded in 1858 by a young medical doctor who wanted to educate his deaf brother, AIDB now serves more than 31,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. In Talladega, AIDB has six campuses: • Alabama School for the Deaf • Alabama School for the Blind • Alabama Industries for the Blind • Helen Keller School • E. H. Gentry Facility • Marianna Greene Henry (MGH) Special Equestrian Arena AIDB also has ten regional centers located in Birmingham, Decatur, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Opelika, Shoals, Talladega and Tuscaloosa which extend the program offerings throughout the state.

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) is a nonpartisan membership association of more than 450 cities and towns in Alabama. Established on May 15, 1935, as a voluntary association of Alabama's cities and towns, ALM is the primary lobbying advocate for Alabama municipalities, representing its members to the Alabama State Legislature, in the U.S. Congress and with numerous administrative agencies. ALM's services include training for municipal leaders; conferences and meetings where municipal officials and employees can share their views and experiences; and outreach to Alabama citizens regarding the operations of their municipal governments. Its mission is to empower municipal government through advocacy, training and the advancement of effective local leadership. ALM is headquartered in Montgomery and overseen by an executive director and a board of directors that consists of a president, vice president, five elected municipal officials from each of the state's seven congressional districts as well as an executive committee composed of all past presidents still in municipal office. Additionally, seven standing committees develop and implement ALM policies and procedures: State and Federal Legislation; Administration and Intergovernmental Relations; Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources; Community and Economic Development; Transportation and Communication; Public Safety and and Human Development.

The Legislative Services Agency exists to provide non-partisan professional services support to the Alabama Legislature. The Legislative Services Agency was created by Act 2017-214 to provide legal, fiscal, and code revisions services to the Alabama Legislature. The Legislative Services Agency succeeds to and is vested with all of the functions of the Alabama Law Institute, Legislative Fiscal Office, and Legislative Reference Service.

The Alabama MBDA Business Center is part of a national network of business centers funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The center, operated by Walker’s Legacy, is strategically focused on filling equity gaps in our small business community, with an emphasis on taking minority business enterprises to the next level of success.