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May 20, 2022 — Leadership Lee County class of 2022 transforms areas at local Boys and Girls Club creating “a space where kids can dream” The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County has three newly renovated spaces thanks to the hard work of the Leadership Lee County class of 2022. The cohort, consisting of 26 professionals from Lee County, combined efforts over eight months to develop the project concept, raise over $13,000 in cash and in-kind donations, and physically complete their service project, The Clubhouse Project, benefiting the local clubhouses of the Boys and Girls Club. “We want [...]

May 5, 2022 — Calling all engineers, contractors, and specialists. Does your company need QCI Training? The Erosion Pros (Your Environmental Specialists) want to help your projects succeed.  Erosion Pros is now offering Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) training. The training includes the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) rules and regulations per the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the Alabama Construction Stormwater and Small Mining programs. Training can be completed online or in person. For more information and registration for both in-person and online classes, please visit training.erosionpros.com You may also contact the office at [...]

April 27, 2022 — The Lee County Association of REALTORS® (LCAR) is proud to announce its 2022 Award Winners among the organization’s membership. Ryan Roberts of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate was awarded Lee County REALTOR of the Year for 2022. This award recognizes the REALTOR who has contributed the most to the real estate profession on a local level, to fellow REALTORS and to the community at large during the career of a nominee. Points are awarded based on REALTOR professionalism, civic activities, local board activities and business accomplishments. Emmy Sorrells of Three Sixty {real estate} was presented [...]

April 19, 2022 — Renasant Corporation announced that Forbes has named Renasant Bank as one of the best banks in the world in its World's Best Banks 2022 report ranking it as the sixth best bank in the United States. In compiling its rankings for Forbes, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 customers for their opinions on their current and former banking relationships. Banks were rated on general satisfaction as well as key metrics such as trust, fees, digital services and financial advice. "We're once again proud to be recognized by Forbes for the work we do serving our clients and communities," said Renasant [...]

April 11, 2022 —Three members of the Lee County Home Builders Association are among the honorees in the 2022 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards (AREA) competition, presented by the Home Builders Association of Alabama. J. Manifold Construction won the Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 category with its Waterfront Dream Home project. It was also named the winner of the Basement Remodel category with its A Tight Squeeze Reno project, and was the runner-up in the Whole House Remodel Over $500,000 category with its Restored Southern Charm project. TLC Design/Build, LLC was the runner-up in the category of Kitchen Remodel Under $75,000 for [...]

April 11, 2022 —The Auburn Chamber, along with Auburn University Athletics and the City of Auburn, inducted the following class of athletic legends into the Tiger Trail of Auburn on April 8 at the Neville Arena: Emily Carosone, Kirsty Coventry, Marquis Daniels, Jimmy Dozier, Chip Spratlin, Stan White, Joe Whitt, Sr., and Greg Williams. The new inductees officially join the ranks of 130 past Tiger Trail inductees and is the largest class since 1996. Each inductee will be represented by an engraved plaque placed in the sidewalk of downtown Auburn among the plaques honoring other Auburn greats. Inspired by the [...]

March 14, 2022—The Auburn Chamber is excited to announce the newest member to their growing team. Anna Fountain began her role of New Member Services Coordinator in January of this year. She is responsible for recruitment of new members to achieve membership goals which follow the budget and strategic plan approved by the Board of Directors. The position serves as the representative for all new members and assists them through the first-year plan of membership. Originally from southeast Alabama, Fountain relocated to Auburn last year while working for Covenant Care Hospice. “My love for the Auburn Chamber stemmed from being [...]

March 14, 2022 — The Auburn Chamber of Commerce announces Stephanie Calhoun has been named Director of Member Engagement. In her new role, Calhoun is responsible for engaging and stewarding all existing members to achieve retention goals which follow the budget and strategic plan approved by the Board of Directors. The position serves as the key liaison for the Auburn Chamber (with the exception of new and first year members) to assist members through their lifetime of membership including developing best practices to engage with the Chamber and maximize their membership. Calhoun will continue to be the point of contact [...]