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Many times in recent weeks, I have found myself looking for the “fast forward” button. Most everywhere I turn in Auburn, I’m either faced with a road block, a detour, or some sort of construction or

building project. But, while I’m fussy and impatient about all the mess and wish I could make it all hurry along, I am encouraged. I am encouraged because I know that these inconveniences will soon be a distant memory and that we will be enjoying a renewed downtown, more effective traffic patterns, new shopping opportunities and a refreshed city and community. I am also encouraged by the positive, cooperative efforts of those most affected by the multiple projects—our small business owners and operators. I usually walk the downtown area once a week to visit the merchants who are face to face with the major work of the renovation. Each week, merchants share with me the overall impact thus far, with the majority either beginning or ending the discussion with a positive remark about the mission of the project, which is to make Auburn a better place to live, visit, work and play. To all business owners and operators in the direct line of construction: Thank you for your understanding! For those of you not directly impacted, please continue to support your friends and neighbors in downtown Auburn, even if it means braving a bit of inconvenience.

This past week, Auburn Chamber volunteers, staff and board members delivered more than 2,300 copies of the annual Auburn Welcome magazine to our local membership

during an event we call Operation Thank You. Over 25,000 copies of the publication were also delivered to Auburn University for distribution to new students, faculty and staff. Many, many thanks to our volunteers who make it possible to reach all of our members!

The board of Leadership Lee County will be gathering this month to plan the class schedules and speakers for the 2015-2016 class. This year’s programs will be managed by our board secretary, Anna Hovey, who will be serving as the interim executive director for Leadership Lee County for the next 12 months. We appreciate her dedication to the program and willingness to take on this important role. Leadership Lee County applications will be available in the coming weeks. Limited space is available for the program, so be sure to apply early if you would like to be a part of this year’s class.

I knew I was going to regret ever wishing the cold weather away this spring! Holy smokes, it’s hot on the Plains. Stay cool!

Auburn AdvAntAgea membership publication of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce

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May/JUNE 2015

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shaRRoN hill faRRaRReal Estate associatefirst Realty1725 E. University Driveauburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

lEMoNaDE soCialMarketingamy Wadsworth Register(404) 933-1174www.lemonadesocial.net [email protected]

apRil CoUltERReal Estate associatethree sixty {real estate}730 N. Dean Road, suite 300auburn, al 36830(334) 618-5190www.concepttoclosing.com [email protected]

JaNa RaWls JagER Real Estate associatethree sixty {real estate}730 N. Dean Road, suite 300auburn, al 36830(334) 332-9583www.concepttoclosing.com [email protected]

pRisCilla MURphyReal Estate associateWeichert, Realtors-Porter Properties472 N. Dean Road, suite 200auburn, al 36830(210) 238-6132www.porterproperties.com [email protected]

JEff siMpsoNReal Estate associateWeichert, Realtors-Porter Properties472 N. Dean Road, suite 200auburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

MaRy pRatERReal Estate associateWeichert, Realtors-Porter Properties472 N. Dean Road, suite 200auburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

laNDMaRk pRopERtiEs, llCContractorkelly Watson576 shadow Wood Drivesmiths, al 36877(706) 681-0698www.customlandmarkproperties.com [email protected]

BRookE piERCEReal Estate associateBerkshire hathaway homeservices preferred Real Estate1810 E. glenn avenue, suite 130auburn, al 36830(334) 319-7639www.Bhhspreferredauburn.com [email protected]

JENifER lovvoRNReal Estate associateBerkshire hathaway homeservices preferred Real Estate1810 E. glenn avenue, suite 130auburn, al 36830(334) 707-1126www.Bhhspreferredauburn.com [email protected]

hoMEtoWN JEWElRy Co. Retail store, JewelryRick Norred3909 pepperell parkway, suite Eopelika, al 36801(334) 203-1410www.hometownjewelrycompany.com [email protected]

taBitha DUMasReal Estate associateCentury 21 koullas Realty890 N. Dean Road, suite 300auburn, al 36830(256) [email protected]

philly CoNNECtioN fooD tRUCkRestaurant- food trucksunel Merchant2328 s. College street, suite 2auburn, al 36832(516) 426-9474www.phillyconnection.com [email protected]


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160 Rossapartmentsaubrey Chant160 N. Ross streetauburn, al 36830(334) 332-9736www.160ross.com [email protected]

RivERChasE hoMEs, llCContractorDan Kennefick2178 Moores Mill Roadauburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

paM ENloEReal Estate associateBerkshire hathaway homeservices preferred Real Estate1810 E. glenn avenue, suite 130auburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

laURa sEllERsReal Estate associate Berkshire hathaway homeservices preferred Real Estate1810 E. glenn avenue, suite 130auburn, al 36830(334) 332-7263www.auburn-realtor.com [email protected]

pREMiER sERviCEsPromotional ProductsDrew Burkhalter644 W. Magnolia avenue, l3auburn, al 36832(334) 502-6627www.premierserve.com [email protected]

shEila C’s BURgER BaRNRestaurantSheila Ledbetter622 shug Jordan parkwayauburn, al 36832(334) [email protected]

Utility aUDitiNg, iNC.Utility and Telecom AuditorLeigh DeWitt1550 opelika Road, suite 6, Box 207auburn, al 36830(205) 616-1890http://[email protected]

May 2015

stEvEN DixoN MEDiaVideo Productionsteven Dixon(334) 444-6238www.stevendixonmedia.com [email protected]

valUE RiDEauto salesJason ayers1336 opelika Roadauburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]

CoCk of thE WalkRestaurantCarol argo1702 frederick Roadopelika, al 36801(334) 705-0004www.cockofthewalkopelika.com [email protected]

STATe FARM InSURAnce-KILLMASTeRinsuranceJohn killmaster2515 E. glenn avenue, suite 206auburn, al 36830(334) 329-7557www.johnkillmaster.com [email protected]

My gyMkids’ gymRyann fligel300 N. Dean Road, #6auburn, al 36830(334) 246-0987www.mygym.com/auburn [email protected]

CENtaUR BUilDiNg sERviCEsJanitorial serviceslisa McCain2776 gunter park Drive E.QMontgomery, al 36109(334) 538-1088www.centaurservices.com [email protected]

kgM hoME iNspECtioNsHome InspectionJeff Steiger(334) 744-3390www.kgmhomeinspections.com [email protected]

kgM aUBURN tRax taxi aND tRaNspoRtatioN sERviCEstaxi serviceJeff Steiger(334) 744-3390www.kgmauburntrax.com [email protected]

East alaBaMa yoUth foR ChRistOrganizationkevin flannagan631 old stage Roadauburn, al 36830www.insideyfc.com [email protected]

fUll MooN BBQRestaurantScott Malnuff2494 Enterprise Driveopelika, al 36801 (physical)(334) 741-7570www.fullmoonbbq.com [email protected]

JosEph liDDyReal Estate associateColdwell Banker a&W Real Estate2021 s. College streetauburn, al 36832(404) 275-9505www.coldwellbankerauburn.com [email protected]

all foR ChilDREN, llCtherapy (speech, language, literacy)shannon Waid2290 Moores Mill Road, suite 400auburn, al 36830(334) 209-2009www.all-forchildren.com [email protected]

RyaN RoBERtsReal Estate associateBerkshire hathaway homeservices preferred Real Estate1810 E. glenn avenue, suite 130auburn, al 36830(334) [email protected]


lEaDERship lEE CoUNty appliCatioNs aRE NoW availaBlE

Leadership Lee County applications are now available for 2015-2016 at www.leadershipleecounty.com.

Leadership Lee County is a nine-month leadership development program sponsored by the Auburn and Opelika Chambers of Commerce. It seeks out, honors, educates, challenges and develops a select group of Lee County citizens who have the potential to provide the leadership needed to solve problems of community and statewide significance. Participants are selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the community, and potential for responsible and effective leadership.


CyBERZoNE/BoUNCEZoNE Entertainment

107 N. 9th Street, Opelika(334) 734-2222

www.cyberzone334.com

toUChstoNE pRECisioNIndustry

239 Technology Parkway, Auburn (334) 887-6688

www.touchstoneprecision.com

MagNolia saloN & spaSalon

2408 E. University Drive, Suite 110, Auburn(334) 209-1992

www.magnoliasalonauburn.com

lEaDERship lEE CoUNty pRoJECt at lCyD

Special Project1109 Spring Drive, Opelika

hoRNsBy faRMsFarm, Retail

1235 Bufford Road, Auburn(334) 559-8696

www.hornsbyfarms.com

ChEEkyRetail

1627 Opelika Road, Suite 30, Auburn(334) 821-5719

www.goshopcheeky.com

160 RossApartments

160 N. Ross Street, Auburn(334) 332-9736

www.160ross.com

CoCk of thE WalkRestaurant

1702 Frederick Road, Opelika(334) 705-0004

www.cockofthewalkopelika.com

MooRE’s Mill EyECaREOptometrists, Retail

2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 220, Auburn (334) 521-7944

www.mooresmilleyecare.com


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staCEy saNDERs of WEiChERt, ReALTORS® - PORTeR PROPeRTIeS NaMED 2015 REaltoR® of thE yEaR

WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties, serving the Auburn/Opelika community for over 30 years, recently announced that Stacey Sanders,

qualifying BROKER® with the firm, was named the 2015 REALTOR® of the Year by the Lee County Association of REALTORS®. This is the second time she has achieved this honor in her career.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Stacey and her accomplishment,” said associate BROKER®/owner Matt Rice. “Her unwavering dedication to the industry and her clients is inspiring to us all.”

Sanders started her career in real estate in 1997 and has been, and continues to be, heavily involved in the industry. She has served in various capacities on the board of the Alabama Association of REALTORS® and is involved in several committees of the Lee County Association of REALTORS®.

Her community involvement includes acting as an advocate for the Women’s Hope Medical Clinic and maintaining

active memberships in both the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.

Sanders is part of a knowledgeable team of 30 agents at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties which brings many years of combined real estate expertise to its clients. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com.

East alaBaMa MEDiCal CENtER WiNs WoRkplaCE sUCCEss aWaRD

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) recently announced the state nominees for the national ACT College- and Career-Ready Campaign and EAMC collected the Workplace Success Award. The campaign celebrates achievement and creates awareness around the goal of college- and career-readiness for all. For the third year, ACT partnered with Alabama and selected states for the College and Career Readiness Campaign to nominate students, schools, community colleges and employers.

After receiving the Workplace Success Award for Alabama at the ALSDE meeting, EAMC officials learned that the hospital was one of only four semifinalists for the national award (out of 180 submissions from 30 states). While EAMC did not win the national award, that didn’t dampen the spirits of Karen Gresham, director of education services at EAMC. “I think it is quite an honor for our workforce development efforts to be recognized at a national level,” says Gresham. “Our vision statement is ‘to be a national leader in quality, cost and service’ and having a highly competent workforce goes right along with doing that.” Gresham praised administration for its commitment in this area. “Striving to have each employee succeed in their endeavors is a real goal of our senior leadership team and I think

that speaks highly of our organization. We’re never satisfied with good enough; we want to be the best.”

The ALSDE cited the following examples when honoring EAMC with the Workplace Success Award:• Earn and Learn—The Earn and Learn program at EAMC is for local high school health occupations (HOSA) students. EAMC selects 10 HOSA students each year to hire during their senior year who are given the opportunity to work 20 hours a week in their field of interest for one semester. This allows these students to gain work experience, build confidence, and affirm their career choice. Many of these students have gone on to be awarded scholarships and continued employment.

• Education—EAMC offers a variety of free educational and developmental opportunities and programs, driven by a strategic direction, allowing employees to gain, maintain and improve knowledge and skills. For example, the School at Work (SAW) Program is an eight-month program where participants improve their reading, math and work readiness skills. This program is in its 10th year with graduates who have advanced their careers through promotions and continued education. All SAW students graduate with an ACT Work Keys certificate.

Employer nominees are evaluated based on the following: (1) Strength of relationships with local colleges and high schools(2) Use of career readiness assessments for recruitment and advancement within the company(3) Dedication to providing employees with opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills(4) Demonstrated effort to create and maintain diversity in its workforce

East Alabama Medical Center is a 340-bed regional referral hospital located in Opelika that serves a six-county area. It also is affiliated with the hospital in Valley now, which changed its name to EAMC-Lanier in February 2014 to reflect this new affiliation. Between the two hospitals, there are more than 3,000 employees. EAMC is Lee County’s second largest employer.


toUChstoNE pRECisioN iNCoRpoRatED CElEBRatEs ExpaNsioN iN aUBURN Touchstone Precision Incorporated (TPI) recently celebrated the grand opening of the latest expansion of their Auburn operation. The new production facility of approximately 67,000 square feet will allow the company to better serve its customers in the automotive industry.

“We appreciate the trust of our customers in allowing us to plan for the future,” remarked Mr. Hideki Konishi, president of DAI-ICHI SEIKO, parent company to Touchstone Precision Incorporated, who joined the celebration from Japan. He added, “Our company is deeply grateful for the support it has received in Auburn, Alabama.”

TPI originally opened its doors in Auburn in 2000 with an announcement of 40 jobs. The company currently employs 90 people at its operation in the Auburn Technology Park South. The expansion represents an additional investment of $9.55 million,

creating an estimated 27 additional jobs over the next two years. As an injection molding and stamping company, Touchstone Precision specializes in small precision overmolded parts, striving for “perfection in precision.” Parent company Dai-ichi Seiko Co. Ltd. was established in Japan in 1963 to serve the automotive, electronics connectors and semiconductor industries. The group employs about 6,200 people and globally generates sales of over $400 million.

thE hotEl at aUBURN UNivERsity WElCoMEs BaCk lEoNaRDo MaURElli iii as ExECUtivE ChEf The Hotel at Auburn University is proud to announce Chef Leonardo Maurelli III as the new executive chef. Chef Maurelli is returning to The Hotel at Auburn University after five years, including an impressive performance as executive chef at Central in Montgomery, Ala. Chef Maurelli created a unique brand for himself that he plans to integrate into the hotel’s culinary team.

“We are eager to welcome Chef Maurelli back as executive chef,” said Hans van der Reijden, managing director of The Hotel at Auburn University. “This position requires an ability to juggle multiple culinary efforts and team members. His incredible leadership skills and keen instincts for the culinary arts will serve him well. We are also very happy for him to return to his alma mater and our hotel where he first embarked on his career as an intern.”

Born in the Republic of Panama, Chef Maurelli’s cooking style is marked by the unique blend of his family’s Latino and Italian heritage as well as the years he

Photo: Opelika-Auburn News


has spent living in the South. He plans to bring even more of the artisan craft to The Hotel with a strong emphasis on local responsibility. He will actively seek distributors who support the local community in regards to farming efforts and conservation.

Chef Maurelli will join additional new culinary team members Brandon Burleson, the new executive sous chef, and Paul Diaz, the new chef de cuisine for Ariccia Trattoria & Bar. “I am excited to lead the team and integrate my unique style that I have developed with the help and influence from my mentors, including those I worked with previously, at The Hotel at Auburn University,” said Maurelli. “Most of all, I am ready to come home and get started!”

New Auburn Welcome magazines are now available! Welcome is published annually by the Auburn Chamber to serve as the official relocation and community publication for Auburn and Auburn University. Each year, 30,000 magazines are distributed by Auburn University, the Auburn Chamber and the local business community.

Each member recently received at least one copy of Welcome, but if your business would like additional magazines to distribute or display, please call (334) 887-7011, email [email protected] or stop by the Auburn Chamber office at 714 E. Glenn Ave.

WELCOME2015-2016

9.2.15 The Aburn Chamber Business Fair is held each fall on campus at the Student Center to showcase area businesses to thousands of Auburn University students. Registration coming soon!

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A U B U R N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

P R E S E N T E D B Y :

Home Sweet Auburn, a program of the AU Office of Parent and Family Programs, is an inaugural event welcoming parents and students to Auburn University and the city of Auburn. On August 13, through a collaboration with the Auburn Chamber, Welcome Week and the Student Government Association, thousands of students and their parents will be introduced to all of the fantastic restaurants our area has to offer from 3-5 p.m. on the auburn University student Center greenspace.

This showcase opportunity is available ExClUsivEly to aUBURN ChaMBER MEMBERs! Contact Stephanie Calhoun, director of membership, at (334) 887-7011 or [email protected] to find out more.

thaNk yoU foR REiNvEstiNg apRil/MayA WirelessAlabama Gas CorporationAlabama Office Supply Co., LLPAll American Embroidery, Inc.American OsmentAmerifirst Bank - LPOAmy Smallridge (Three Sixty {real estate} )Ashley Furniture Home StoreAT&T AlabamaAuburn Collision CenterAuburn Dermatology & Skin Cancer CenterAuburn Network, Inc.BancorpSouth BankBehind the GlassBerney Office SolutionsBolt Engineering, Inc.Taylor Britton (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate)Buffalo Wild WingsBurgerFiMonica Byrd (Three Sixty {real estate} )Byron’s SmokehouseJeff Clary (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)Jenny Clary (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)Rick Coffin (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)Conner Brothers Construction Co., Inc.John Cope (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)Cornerstone ChurchCountry’s BarbecueCruise PlannersDilworth Development, Inc.Donaldson Co., Inc.East Alabama Medical CenterEast Alabama Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineEast Alabama Workforce Investment Network, Inc. (EAWIN)Econo Lodge Auburn

Edward Jones Investments – Sonya GreenEmmy Martin Sorrells (Three Sixty {real estate} )The Flower Store4 Seasons Cleaners – East Glenn Avenue4 Seasons Cleaners – South Gay StreetDr. Richard FreemanWendy Fuller (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)The Greens at AuburnHap Gregg (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate)Carole Jones Harrison (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce & Thompson, LLPHoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems, LLCIPI at AuburnBankJames Bros BikesLee Alice Johnson (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate - Commercial Division)Penny Johnson (Coldwell Banker A & W Real Estate)Jay Knorr (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate)Lee County District Attorney’s OfficeLee County Homebuilders AssociationLee-Russell Council of GovernmentsLee-Scott AcademyJ. A. Lett Construction Co., Inc.Life-Savers Mission Thrift StoreLiles Pediatric DentistryMama Mocha’s Coffee RoasteryJ. Chris Martin DMD PCMcNutt & Company Creative Solutions, LLCMcQuick Printing CompanyMichael Allen Homes, Inc.MidSouth Bank N.A.Kathy Miller (Three Sixty {real estate} )Moe’s Southwest GrillBill Moody (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate)

New Penn Financial, LLCPak MailRoy ParkerPatriots of LibertyPHD Hotels, Inc.Phillips & Phillips, CPA’sPorter Properties, LLCPrestige PropertiesOline W. PriceRE/MAX Professional PartnersRegions BankRussell Building SupplySears Hometown StoreStampTerra Cotta CateringTigertown Veterinary HospitalTrinity Christian SchoolKaren Turner (Prestige Properties)Venditori’sVillage FriendsVillage Veterinary ClinicWalton Law Firm, P.C.Weichert, Realtors - Porter PropertiesWildland Services, LLCEric Winkler (Weichert, Realtors - Porter Properties)WXTX Fox 54


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