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Our village takes a village. We say it often and see it happen every single day in our community and inside these walls, but little did we know what a truism

it would be and what it would mean to this organization as months of planning fell into place for the 65th Auburn Chamber Annual Meeting at the Auburn Arena.

It began back last summer when our chairman of the board, Alex Muncie, announced that he wanted to secure Bo Jackson as the featured speaker for the upcoming Annual Meeting. Then, Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs stepped up and offered the floor of the Arena for this year’s celebration, knowing that the chamber had outgrown the previous venue. From the very first moment that we agreed to move the event, Jay and his staff gave us their full attention for every step of the planing process—from working to make a date work, to meeting on a regular basis, to helping set up the night before the event.

We knew the Annual Meeting consistently reached capacity, but we had no idea our numbers would grow to 736 guests. Hans van der Reijden and his professional staff met the challenge to serve one of the largest off-site events The Hotel at Auburn University had experienced. The food and service

were impeccable. The chefs, servers and administration of The Hotel met and exceeded our needs. Thank you, Hans and team! All of the other needs for an event of this size—linens, sound, parking, video production, signage, etc.— were met by member businesses who made sure we had what we needed to make the event a success.

When it’s boiled down, the true reason why the 65th Annual Meeting was such a huge success was because of our 885 members, especially our sponsors for the event—Aliant Bank, Lamar Financial Services, Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood and The Hotel at Auburn University. The staff and board could not execute events like the Annual Meeting and other programs without the support and help of our members and volunteers. Many thanks to our village! And, by the way, Jay Jacobs tells us that the floor of the Arena will hold 1,000 guests!

Let’s keep the momentum going as we tackle what is ahead of us in 2014. Auburn has a thriving business community and so much to look forward to this year. If you are not already, get connected with your chamber, join a committee, attend Tuesday Talk, participate in Leads to Business, let us know what’s happening in your business. We want to hear from you!

Auburn AdvAntAgea membership publication of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce

714 East Glenn Avenue I P.O. Box 1370 I Auburn, AL 36830 I www.auburnchamber.com I (334) 887-7011

Jan/FEB 2014

Mission statEMEnt:The Auburn Chamber provides

resources and leadership to strengthen the Auburn business community

and create a thriving business environment.

staFF:Lolly Steiner

[email protected]

Jennifer Fincher VP of Communications & Marketing

[email protected]

Stephanie CalhounDirector of Membership Development

[email protected]

Tangela Todd FrazierBusiness Manager

[email protected]

Katie CampbellResource Specialist

[email protected]

If you would like to submit content for the Auburn Advantage, contact Jennifer Fincher at

(334) 887-7011 or [email protected].

Lolly Steiner

Many thanks for Many hands

Lol ly SteinerPresident

Bo Jackson served as the keynote speaker at the Auburn Chamber Annual Meeting.

Kumon of Auburn-opeliKAEducational ServicesMatt Cox1550 Opelika Road, #9Auburn, AL 36830(334) [email protected] www.kumon.com

nAshville Wire productsIndustryBrad Hunter1955 McMillan StreetAuburn, AL 36832(334) 887-9200www.nashvillewire.com [email protected]

WeidmAnn plAstics techIndustryAndrea Bonner204 Enterprise DriveAuburn, AL 36832(334) 826-4004www.weidmann-plastics.com [email protected]

rApA- rAusch & pAnsch lpIndustryMeg Smith2450 Paul Parks LaneAuburn, AL 36832(334) 321-0875www.rapa.com [email protected]

ArKAl Automotive usAIndustryChris Jones2490 Innovation DriveAuburn, AL 36832(334) 321-4377www.arkal-automotive.com [email protected]

electric fuel bAttery corporAtionIndustryLeland Nall354 Industry DriveAuburn, AL 36832(334) 502-9001www.efbpower.com [email protected]

clevelAnd brothers, inc.Real Estate- DevelopmentWilliam ClevelandP.O. Box 1429Auburn, AL 36831-1429(334) [email protected]

cnJ, inc.IndustriesJohn Lee265 Teague CourtAuburn, AL 36832(334) [email protected] www.cnjusa.com

superior lAWn mAintenAnceLandscape ServicesMilton A. DeasP.O. Box 3469Auburn, AL 36831-3469(334) [email protected] www.superiorlawnmaintenance.com

shoff sAuce llcRetail StoreJonathan Shoff406 North 2nd StreetOpelika, AL 36801(334) [email protected] www.shoffsauce.com

mAuricesRetail StoreTonya Booker1627 Opelika Road, Suite 62Auburn, AL 36830(334) [email protected] www.maurices.com

neWK’s eAteryRestaurantMatt Collins517 Keywood Circle, Suite 13Flowood, MS 39292(601) [email protected] www.newks.com


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finAciAlcorp southfinancial planningfrank laxson1600 parson hillsJacksons gap, Al 36861(205) [email protected] www.financialcorpsouth.com

uncle mAddio’s pizzA Jointrestaurantmichael dichiara339 s. college street, suite fAuburn, Al 36830(334) [email protected]

clArion inn & suiteslodgingmark barton1577 s. college streetAuburn, Al 36832(334) [email protected]

touchstone precision, inc.industrytarashi nakao239 technology parkwayAuburn, Al 36830(334) [email protected] www.touchstoneprecision.com

CongratulationsaWard WInnErs!

Eagle AwardsCarl Gregory Ford Lincoln Auburn Furniture Auburn University ClubPrudential Preferred Real Estate

Teague Award (Volunteer of the Year)Martee Moseley, Regions Bank

Diplomat of the YearKristen Raiford, Auburn University

Young Business Person of the YearDr. Brad Litkenhous, Auburn Dental Spa

Norm Caldwell Excellence in Industry AwardJim & Alicia Storbeck, Initial Outfitters

Chairman’s AwardBob Dumas, AuburnBank

Spirit of Auburn AwardCoach Gus Malzahn

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AmericAn osmentJanitorial Supply & ServiceRobbie Medley1120 Emory Folmer BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36110(334) [email protected] www.americanosment.com

Account due services, llcCollection AgencyButch Brock2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 265-190Auburn, AL 36830(334) 644-3428www.acctdue.com [email protected]

donghee KAutexIndustryGin Roh2550 Innovation DriveAuburn, AL [email protected] www.donghee.co.kr

WildlAnd services, llcEnvironmental ConsultingWill NeighborsP.O. Box 469, Auburn, AL [email protected] www.wildlandservices.com

KAizen ops/the John mAxWell teAmTraining & ConsultingMack StoryP.O. Box 404, Auburn, AL [email protected] www.kaizenops.com

AlfA insurAnce-briAn snyderInsuranceBrian Snyder766 E. Glenn AvenueAuburn, AL 36830(334) [email protected]

eAst AlAbAmA WorKforce investment netWorK, inc.OrganizationAlfred J. Davis Sr.1701 LaFayette ParkwayOpelika, AL [email protected]

AArpOrganizationAnna Pritchett201 Monroe Street, Suite 1880Montgomery, AL 36104(334) 954-3070www.aarp.org/al [email protected]

AmbAssAdor personnel, inc.Employment ServicesKevin Mims3320 Skyway Drive, Suite 807Opelika, AL 36801www.teamambassador.com [email protected]

Jim ‘n nicK’s bAr-b-QRestaurantJordan Thomas1920 South College StreetAuburn, AL 36830www.jimnnicks.com [email protected]

pho leeRestaurantAnn Huynh756 East Glenn AvenueAuburn, AL [email protected]

cAmpus club (booK club)OrganizationSusan HouselAuburn, AL [email protected]


Kia oF auBurnAutomobile Sales & Service

1687 S. College Street(334) 329-7451

www.kiaofauburn.com

hAddie’s homeOrganization

P.O. Box 1525, Opelika(334) 750-1361

www.haddieshome.com

Jim ‘n nicKs bAr-b-QRestaurant

1920 S. College Street(334) 704-4489

www.jimnnicks.com

AmericAn fAmily cArePhysicians & Surgeons1902 S. College Street

(334) 758-2020www.americanfamilycare.com

mAx credit unionBank

336 N. Gay Streetwww.mymax.com

prudentiAl preferred reAl estAteReal Estate

1810 E. Glenn Ave.(334) 826-1010

www.prudentialpreferredauburn.com

scAIndustry

764 W. Veterans Boulevard(334) 887-6720

MarCh18 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber19 Industry Lunch & Learn, auburn Chamber

aPrIL8 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber15 Leads to Business, 8:30 aM, auburn Chamber18 Good Friday—Chamber office closed18 tiger trail Induction Ceremony, 5 PM, auburn arena19 a-day May15 new Member reception, 5 PM, auburn Chamber13 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber26 Memorial Day—Chamber office closed

JUnE10 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber13 operation thank you17 Leads to Business, 8:30 aM, auburn Chamber18 Industry Lunch & Learn, auburn Chamber JULy4 Independence Day— Chamber office closed25 Public safety appreciation Lunch

aUGUst8 aCs Institute day12 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber19 Leads to Business, 8:30 aM, auburn Chamber27 Business fair at auburn University

sEPtEMBEr1 Labor Day Holiday—Chamber office closed9 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber17 Industry Lunch & Learn, auburn Chamber11 auburn Chamber Golf Classic

oCtoBEr14 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn Chamber21 Leads to Business, 8:30 aM, auburn Chamber30 oktoberfest—a Celebration of auburn Industry noVEMBEr6 new Member reception, 5 PM, auburn Chamber11 Veterans day reception19 Industry Lunch & Learn, auburn Chamber26-28 Thanksgiving—Chamber office closed dECEMBEr9 tuesday talk, 8 aM, auburn ChambertBd auburn Christmas Parade24-25 Christmas—Chamber office closed

for additional details, visit www.auburnchamber.com.

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coffin of Weichert, reAltors® - porter properties voted best reAl estAte Agent in lee county for 2013

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Porter Properties Realtor® Rick Coffin has been named best real estate agent in the Opelika-Auburn News Readers’ Choice

Awards for the second consecutive year. He earned the same award in 2012. In this yearly competition the publication’s readers vote to select the area businesses and people they “use, trust and enjoy” in Lee County and East Alabama.

Broker/owner Matthew Rice of the Auburn agency said, “This achievement is a great honor for a realtor to receive because it’s based on the community’s perspective and furthers Coffin’s positive reputation in his field.”

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Porter Properties is located at 472 North Dean Road, Suite 200, in Auburn. For more information, call (334) 887-2070 or visit www.porterproperties.com.

donAld mccArtin Joins mAestro 2300 restAurAnt As generAl mAnAger

Don McCartin of Lincoln City, Oregon, recently joined Maestro 2300 and will serve as the general manager.

McCartin has a long history of hospitality management and food and beverage training. He has served as food and beverage director and general manager for several casinos, resorts and fine dining establishments in the Southeast.

Don is excited about being a part of Auburn, citing the numerous Top 10 accolades Auburn often receives. “Lee County, with Montgomery and Columbus so close, gives me an opportunity to share my experience and vision to build the next generation of world class leaders in the hospitality industry.”

Maestro 2300, the only Auburn restaurant to win the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its first three years of operation, is located in Ogletree Village on Moore’s Mill Road. Visit Maestro 2300 at www.maestro2300.com, or on Facebook.

the hotel At Auburn university Adds World-clAss leAdership to its executive stAff

The Hotel at Auburn University is pleased to announce new additions to its executive staff. Fernando Cruz has been named the executive chef of Ariccia, Piccolo and the hotel, and Adam Keeshan has been appointed the director of food & beverage.

“I am very excited about the new changes in our executive and culinary line up,” said Hans van der Reijden, managing director of The Hotel at Auburn University. “Chef Cruz and Adam

Keeshan are sure to bring fresh ideas and exceptional customer service to our guests. With their creative talents, they will help our guests create wonderful culinary memories.”

Chef Fernando Cruz will serve as the executive chef of Ariccia, Piccolo and the hotel. His duties will include overseeing all culinary concepts and operations,

including creating new seasonal menus and the hiring and training of all chefs, cooks, and other members of the culinary team, as well as contributing to the growth of the hotel, Ariccia and Piccolo. Chef Cruz brings with him years of international leadership and culinary experience. His experience throughout the United States, Europe and in Puerto Rico will guarantee that he will bring fresh ideas to Auburn.

A native of Puerto Rico, Chef Cruz joins The Hotel at Auburn University from Ernie’s Restaurant, La Quinta Resort-Waldorf Astoria Collection Resort / PGA West in California. Prior to that, he served as the chef at Private Beach Club, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Florida and as a sous chef for the Cappella Hotel Group in New Jersey. He also worked at Restaurante Akelarre, a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant & Relais Chateaux in San Sebastian, Spain. Chef Cruz attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.

As the director of food & beverage, Adam Keeshan will helm the entire food and beverage operation to include Ariccia, Piccolo, Caffé Siena, room

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service and the catering and banquet operations. In his role he will ensure the food and beverage programs continue to exceed guests’ expectations.

Keeshan has worked with The Hotel at Auburn University since 2008 and held positions as a bartender and restaurant server, food and beverage supervisor, conference service manager, and senior restaurant manager. In both managerial positions, Keeshan supervised employees and ensured that all local, transient and group guests had seamless and positive experiences in The Hotel at Auburn University’s restaurant and bar, as well as at special events.

Keeshan attended school at Auburn University and received his Bachelor of Arts in public relations in 2008. He also attended the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain during a study abroad program in 2004. Keeshan was appointed “Leader of the Year” for The Hotel at Auburn University in 2012 as the Canon Award Winner, and also “Employee of the Year” in 2010 as the Zeitgeist Award Winner.

locAl contrActing compAny expAnds services, becomes dixie electric & plumbing

Now in its 105th year, one of the River Region’s best-known providers of electrical contracting services has introduced a new division to provide residential and commercial plumbing services.

Dixie Electric and Plumbing is the new name for the fourth-generation company that was founded in 1908 and is today headed by the founder’s great-grandsons, John and Noble Yelverton.

“This expansion was a matter of first listening to our customers,” Yelverton said. “Over the years, many asked us for recommendations about other types of contracting services. We recognized that we could meet their requests best by applying the same high quality and professionalism that they expect from us in the creation of a new division for plumbing.”

Yelverton added, “We didn’t just cross-train electricians to become plumbers. We started from the ground up. That included conducting customer surveys to find out what our customers really wanted and needed and then hiring experienced plumbing professionals who met our standards. We also relied on both customer and professional input to create a plumbing division that served at the highest level.”

To learn more about Dixie Electric & Plumbing, call (334) 262-2946 or visit www.calldixie.com.

touchstone precision inc. to expAnd, Add Jobs

Touchstone Precision Inc., located at 239 Technology Parkway, recently announced the expansion of their existing location. The company anticipates investing

approximately $9,055,944 in its facility at Auburn Technology Park South, including the construction of a 67,000 square foot expansion and new manufacturing equipment. The project will result in the hiring of approximately 27 new employees.

Yoshihiro Taniuchi, vice president of the company, said “We look forward to a long-standing relationship with the city of Auburn and contributing to the city and Alabama’s steady growth.”

Touchstone Precision Inc. established its Auburn operation in 2000 to produce plastic injection and over molded parts for the automotive industry. The facility’s capabilities include in-house stamping and highly automated assembly. The company currently provides 90 Auburn jobs. Touchstone Precision is part of the Japanese Dai-ichi Seiko group serving the automotive, electronics and semiconductor industry and employing over 5,500 globally.

“Good news for Touchstone Precision is good news for Auburn,” said Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. “Touchstone has been part of the Auburn community for 14 years, and their latest expansion announcement is yet another success story for local jobs and industry.”

Tiger Trail

SaVe the DaTeEvery year, a new class of honorees is inducted into the Tiger Trail during the Tiger Trail induction ceremony. Each inductee is presented with an engraved granite plaque to be placed in the sidewalk of downtown Auburn among the plaques of other Auburn greats.

Tiger Trail of auburn induction receptionapril 18, 2014 i 5:00 p.m. auburn arenaTickets $25 each

Inductees will be announced soon and invitations will be mailed mid-March. Please make plans to attend!

2014 Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee

Joe donaldson I ChairEdward Jones Investments

Martee Moseley I Chair Electregions Bank

Bob Mcfadden I Vice ChairChick-fil-A

Johnny kincey I treasurerBancorpsouth Bank

alex Muncie I Past ChairMuncie & Mattson, P.C.

keely Beaseckerniffer’s Place

taylor BrittonPrudential Preferred real Estate

Christin Bancroftthe hotel at auburn University

Patrick CooperGigi’s Cupcakes

Parker duffytailgate Guys

ronnie Earlesdavis direct

Gabe Grossretired

Jay hoveyfirst realty Property Management

Parker Lewishydro-Engineering solutions, LLC

Joe Lovvorn two Men and a truck

Marcus MarshallMcdonald’s

kathy Powellstate farm Insurance

Blake arringtonCV holdings, LLC

anna hoveyauburn University

Bob ritenbaughauburn University

Eric stampstamp

Mandy finkleaEaMC

Beth WittenBlue turtle Creative

Ex-Officio MembersBrian keeterauburn University

dr. karen deLanoauburn City schools

Megan McGowen CrouchCity of auburn Economic development

Jon siricoauburn University athletic dept.

robyn Bridgesauburn-opelika tourism Bureau


2014 BOARD CHAIRMANJoe Donaldson I Edward Jones Investments

My goal as chairman this year is to help the community and our members see that the Auburn Chamber does more than simply celebrate new businesses. The Auburn Chamber connects the business community, builds partnerships, nurtures a collaborative spirit, creates a better business environment, improves the quality of life in Auburn and acts as an advocate for all businesses. Membership in the Auburn Chamber is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Our village takes a village.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please contact me, or any member of the board or staff, and let us know what we can do to help you make the most of your membership. You can reach me at [email protected] or (334) 501-8538.

Joe Donaldson

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A+ Landscape & Irrigation, Inc.

A-1 Employment, Inc.

Acre

Advanced Graphics, LLC

Alabama Power Company

Amsterdam Cafe

The Arbors at Meadow Brook

Monte Atkins (First Realty)

Auburn City Schools

Auburn Electrical Construction Co., Inc.

Auburn Reprographics & Supply, Inc.

Auburn-Opelika Apartment Guide

Bailey-Harris Construction Co.

The Barbecue House

BB&T

Belk

The Bennett Group, LLC

Bent Creek Motors

Blue Turtle Creative

Brumfield Electrical & Communications, Inc.

Carl Gregory Ford Lincoln

Chick-fil-A (Magnolia Avenue)

Chick-fil-A (Tiger Town)

Clearwater Solutions, LLC.

Cotton Boll Quilt Guild

Country & Commercial Properties

Crown Trophy

Eagles South

EarthLink Business

Edward Jones Investments - Green

Ellie

Energy Savers Air

Colvin Evans Construction, LLC

Financialcorp South

Foresite Group, Inc.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home

Fucci Realty & Investments

GE Aviation

Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church

Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

Alice Henderson Realty & Rentals, LLC

Home-Towne Suites

The Hughston Clinic, P.C.

Hyundai of Auburn

J & L Contractors, Inc.

Junior League of Lee County

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia

Kinnucan’s

Kroger Company

J. Smith Lanier and Co.

Lee County Democratic Club

Leonard Peterson & Co., Inc.

Lotte Chemical Alabama

Machen, McChesney & Chastain, LLP

Madison Allstate Insurance

Marshall & Associates, LLC

Masters, Hyde & Willford, LLC

Microtel Inn & Suites - Opelika

Muncie & Mattson, P.C.

National Bank of Commerce

New York Life - Grant Griffith, CLU, ChFC

Northcutt Realty

Opelika Career Center

Opelika-Auburn News

Paces at the Estates

Payroll, Inc.

Phillips Family Partnership, Ltd.

Professional Cleaners

Prudential Commercial Real Estate

Ridgewood Village Mobile Home Park

RTR Communication

Sam’s Club #4989

Dr. William Sauser

Seay, Seay & Litchfield Architects

Service Master of Lee County

Sherwin-Williams Co.

SimplexGrinnell

Southern Lawns, Inc.

Southern States Bank

Subway

SunSouth - Auburn

Tatum & Tatum

Tigertown Veterinary Hospital

True Deliverance Holiness Church

Two Men and a Truck

United Rentals

United Way of Lee County, Inc.

Venditori’s

William K. Walsh

Ware Jewelers

Wells Fargo

Herb White

Woodley Enterprises

WOW

Z and Z Tobacco and Spirits


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