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Wilson Investment Group is proud to welcome Todd Phelan, financial advisor, to the firm. Phelan will join Dick Phelan and Monica Venable on the Phelan Team. “I am truly looking forward to being a part of such a family-oriented firm,” Phelan said. “I am excited to put my financial market knowledge to work and continue the tradition of excellence and integrity Ted Wilson started almost 40 years ago.” Phelan graduated from Auburn High School in 1996 and attended the University of Georgia where he earned his finance degree. After college, he joined SunTrust Bank in Atlanta where he spent 23 years [...]

Architectural design and engineering firm Sherlock, Smith & Adams, Inc., has announced its rebranding as SS&A. As the firm celebrates 75 years of serving clients with global reach, SS&A is also unveiling a new look, logo and website. The new branding emphasizes the power of “and”. The ampersand in SS&A stands for the teamwork and collaboration of the firm’s design professionals together with client groups, working as one. The firm’s comprehensive architecture and planning services also exemplify the power of “and” for clients, providing everything they need in one place. The new gold color symbolizes a high standard of excellence. The [...]

Lolly Steiner, Auburn Chamber president, announced to the chamber membership that she will be resigning from her position. Steiner began her journey at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce in 1997 as the director of membership and in 2001 was named president. Prior to joining the staff, Steiner served as an Auburn Chamber Diplomat and as a chamber board member. With nearly 25 years of service to the Auburn business community, Steiner has seen the Auburn business community flourish. When Steiner took her role as membership director, she committed to helping the chamber membership not only grow but grow wisely. When beginning [...]

Harris Doyle Homes® (Harris Doyle), a Berkshire Hathaway company and subsidiary of Clayton Properties Group®, announced it has acquired Dilworth Homes (Dilworth), a top builder and developer in Auburn and Baldwin County. The acquisition became effective on January 4, 2021, and will make Harris Doyle one of the largest residential new home builders in Alabama. Dilworth will continue to operate under the Dilworth Homes brand name in their current communities, with Michael Dilworth, owner, overseeing those operations. Russ Doyle will maintain his role as president of Harris Doyle and co-founder Brooks Harris will also continue as chief business development officer. The [...]

Afni is celebrating 20 years in the city of Opelika, Alabama! Since opening its doors on January 9, 2001, Afni has evolved and grown, and the company is excited to celebrate 20 years this year. “After opening our doors, Afni quickly became a staple in the business community in Lee County," Thomas Harrison, center director, said. "We are proud to have found an amazing family within the area to help us find success over the past 20 years. Afni’s Opelika center was even named an Auburn City Favorite in 2019! The community and its people continue to exceed our expectations [...]