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Upcoming Events:

Thursday, June 4, at 10:00a.m.- Daylight Donuts Ribbon Cutting (1642 A&B South College Street)

Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30a.m.- Tuesday Talk with Dr. John Weete, Auburn University Research Park

Wednesday, June 10, at 10:00a.m.- Southern States Bank Ribbon Cutting (2601 Frederick Road, Opelika)

Thursday, June 18, at 4:00p.m.- Northwestern Mutual Ribbon Cutting & Open House (410 2^nd Avenue)

Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of West Samford Avenue between Biggio Drive and Wire Road will be closed beginning Sunday, May 10 and will reopen on or before Tuesday, May 19. A detour route will established using Biggio Drive, Lem Morrison Drive, and Wire Road

Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings.

For more information, please contact the Auburn University Facilities Division at 844-4810.

Auburn, Ala. – Straehle + Hess USA, Inc. has announced plans to expand its Auburn operations, currently housed in the Auburn Center for Developing Industries on Pumphrey Avenue, to an existing facility in Auburn Technology Park North. City of Auburn and company officials made the move official at a signing ceremony held at Auburn City Hall this afternoon.

Straehle + Hess specializes in high-end textiles for automobile manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche. In 2004, Straehle + Hess located in Auburn as part of the City’s industry incubator program. The program allows companies to ramp up operations in an existing incubator facility before constructing a permanent facility. Over the last 20 years, the City of Auburn has graduated more than 10 companies from its incubator program, many of which have gone on to further expand their operations. Kirsten Schoenharting, Managing Director of the German parent company for Straehle + Hess, commented at the signing, “The City of Auburn has been a tremendous partner in our attempt to build a larger footprint for our company in the North American market. Auburn is an ideal environment for our business. Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, particularly the Department of Polymer and Fiber Engineering, has been a great resource for us over the last five years.” “I am pleased to see the investment in our incubator program is paying dividends,” said Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. “We congratulate Straehle + Hess on their expansion and look forward to seeing their production and hiring process ramp up.” The company was awarded a large contract for the new M-Class vehicle that will be produced by Mercedes Benz US International in Vance, AL. The expansion is expected to bring 20 new jobs and an additional capital investment of more than $500,000. Company officials expect to begin the hiring process in the fourth quarter of 2009. For more information, please contact the City of Auburn’s Workforce Development Division at (334) 501-7300.

Company Contact:
Straehle + Hess USA, Inc.
1490 Pumphrey Avenue
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 501-0916

Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of sidewalk along Magnolia Avenue between Wright Street and Toomer’s Corner will be closed to pedestrians for maintenance beginning Tuesday, March 24. Detours and signage will be in place. Work is expected to last up to 45 days. During this time, periodic closures of the eastbound lane of Magnolia Avenue may be necessary. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

For more information, please contact AU Facilities Division at 844-4810.

I know this one seems late but it was just posted by the city late yesterday afternoon.

Official City of Auburn, AL Press Release:

Auburn, Ala. – The 25th Anniversary Annual Conference of the Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama (GFOAA) will be held in Auburn today through Friday, February 27. More than 100 governmental accounting and finance professionals from around the State are expected to attend the three-day event at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. This marks the first time the conference has been held in Auburn

During the course of the conference, participants will attend seminars and round table discussions on current issues in governmental finance and accounting. Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. will welcome attendees on Thursday, February 26. Other City officials participating in the conference include Assistant City Manager/CIO Jim Buston, presenting an update on technology, and Finance Director Andrea Jackson, conducting a session on interim financial reporting.

City of Auburn Finance Department staff members have been preparing for the conference for months. As current Past-President of GFOAA, Deputy Finance Director Penny Smith has coordinated the conference efforts.

For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Finance Department at 501-7220.

25th Anniversary GFOAA Conference Agenda (PDF)

Here is the low-down with pics from The Scooter Store ribbon cutting.

A good crowd was on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new scooter retail store on Opelika Road in Auburn, AL near Country’s Barbecue. They actually opened their doors back around Thanksgiving of 2008 and have been selling scooters since then. With the revelation that Auburn University is going to possibly forbid freshmen from having cars it appears that The Scooter Store may have found a place in the Auburn Market. Even with gas prices currently down from record highs American’s are still pursuing cheaper means of travel which may put more than freshmen on these fuel efficient rides as well.

Not sure if a scooter is for you? Well, One thing is for sure, these aren’t grandma’s scooters. With some models boasting 100mph on the speedometer these machines are made for today. The Auburn store carries what they believe to be the top three brands in scooter circles. Genuine, Kymco & SYM are all in stock with many different models and price ranges to choose from. At the ribbon cutting the lowest priced scooter was the Kymco Agility 50 at $2100 out the door. All the prices listed on the scooters are said to be out the door prices by including tax, title and other costs.

The store has a youthful feel while at the same time pushing high quality. They have the ability to service all models that they sell with an in house service department. The Scooter store also carries a lot of accessories and apparel that will complete the experience and keep you safe. Please enjoy the pictures below from the ribbon cutting held on February 19th, 2008 at their Auburn location located at 1027-B Opelika Road.
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