An Alabama Town Honors the Boll Weevil
A century ago, cotton farmers in Enterprise, AL, faced disaster when their crops were wiped out by an invasive species, the boll weevil. Rather than accept defeat, the farmers switched to growing peanuts, and the town was saved. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at how, today, Enterprise honors the insect pest that not only failed to destroy the town, but allowed it to come back stronger.
Weevil Way by: Simply Southern TV Show
Real boll weevils are bad business, but the town of Enterprise has grown to love and honor these pests… as long as they’re in fiberglass form.
Weevil Way is a public art display featuring whimsical weevils whose designs are often inspired by the businesses where they’re installed.
Our Community
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Enterprise, AL offical website)
Whether you’re here for a visit or looking for the ideal place to live, Enterprise is an UnBollweevible destination!
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Enterprise is honored to be a gateway city to the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. We are very proud of our close relationship with Fort Novosel. Our community is brimming with patriotism, support and gratitude for the brave men and women of our armed forces, as well as their families.
Weevil Way
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Weevil Way is a collaborative community art project in Enterprise, Weevil statues of reinforced fiberglass are decorated in various ways, selected by the statues’ sponsors, and placed at various outdoor locations around the city.
Enterprise Chamber Of Commerce
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The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce has been serving local businesses and the community since 1941. The services provided by the Chamber are done so through a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build and grow a healthy economy. This dynamic collaboration is a living process to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for all citizens.
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Welcome to Enterprise where you will find world-class hospitality, Southern charm and a thriving business community.
We know that celebrating authenticity sets communities apart, and here in Enterprise we want to invite you to experience all the things that make us so UnBollWeevible!
