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O P E N F OR BU S I N E S S ! 28 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com b OF ALAB eat AMA ETH Local businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heartbeat of our communities. From bankers to physicians, from the performing arts to the dental arts, from grocery stores to the classroom— the Heart of Alabama is blessed with businesses in our community providing services and jobs and giving back in so many unsung ways. In this special section of ALMetro360, with the help of our presenting sponsor and our advertisers, we are able to bring you helpful information as well as uniques stories born out of unusual times. We are shining a spot- light on the response of your community to a world-wide pandemic as well as providing helpful information on how to continue to move forward for a brighter future. We offer many thanks to our sponsor, Jackson Hospital, and the businesses who not only advertised in this issue, but contributed in order to bring you inspiring stories and/or helpful information. One thing the COVID-19 crisis emphasized for all of us here at ALMetro360 is that — even though we may be required to be physically apart for a while longer — the Heart of Alabama remains better together. ............................................................................................................................