As we reflect on 2007 and see all that has been accomplished in a year, we happily look forward to what 2008 will bring. Join the Alachua Business League (ABL) to promote local business growth and maintain our friendly, hometown atmosphere. The charming streets of Historic Alachua are a tourist destination all by themselves.

Add to that our unique shops, restaurants, and community events throughout the year, and we have what people are looking for. The ABL, together with The City of Alachua, other businesses and civic groups, works year 'round to present a schedule of events that encourages visitors and supports local businesses.

The ABL produces the Spring Festival and the Harvest Moon Festival in the Fall. These are just a few of the activities where we work together to support and promote events that bring thousands of people to our terrific City. The ABL also participates in the local American Cancer Society's Relay For Lifel,the Alachua Chamber's Scarecrow Row in October, the City's Tree Lighting, group advertising year round, and Santa Fe High School scholarship(s) for future entrepreneurs.

ABL Membership entitles you to attend monthly round table discussions of local issues, to promote your business through networking, to have a voice in local economic development, to take advantage of various group advertising rates, and to participate in the development of the central business district.

We invite you to become an ABL member by completing the attached application and mailing it to P.O. Box 879, Alachua, FL 32616 along with your membership check made to Alachua Business League, Inc.

With your involvement we will continue to make Alachua a great place to live and work. The Alachua Business League's mission is to encourage all Alachua businesses and organizations to work together to achieve a greater success for everyone while maintaining our high quality of life. Meetings are monthly, officers are elected annually, and every member is encouraged to participate.

We invite you to get involved. We are honored to take a leadership role in the Alachua Business League and together, we can make a positive difference!