Auburn, Alabama

New study finds Auburn University has $6.3 billion impact on state of Alabama

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University and its alumni make a $6.3 billion economic contribution to the state of Alabama, including creating more than 30,000 jobs in addition to university employment, according to a new study.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University and its alumni make a $6.3 billion economic contribution to the state of Alabama, including creating more than 30,000 jobs in addition to university employment, according to a new study.
  • The Auburn University Economic Impact Study's findings detail a 12% contribution increase by the university since the previous study that was released two years ago.
  • The $6.34 billion impact is realized through two primary measures — $2.53 billion in direct and indirect economic impact combined with $3.81 billion in the earning power of its graduates who reside in the state.
  • The latest study notes how Auburn continued its substantial contribution to the state even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SiO2 Materials Science Names Paul Fehlman as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SiO2 Materials Science , a privately owned U.S.-based advanced materials science company, today announced the appointment of Paul Fehlman as Chief Financial Officer to support ongoing efforts to rapidly expand the business.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SiO2 Materials Science , a privately owned U.S.-based advanced materials science company, today announced the appointment of Paul Fehlman as Chief Financial Officer to support ongoing efforts to rapidly expand the business.
  • Mike Harrison who has served as the company's Chief Financial Officer since March 2020 will continue as part of the company's senior leadership and will take on the role of Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer.
  • "We're incredibly excited to have Paul join SiO2 as we accelerate our growth plans," said Robert Abrams, Chief Executive Officer at SiO2.
  • SiO2 Materials Science is an advanced materials science corporation introducing breakthrough disruptive technology serving the biopharma, molecular diagnostic, and consumer healthcare industries.The company is located in Auburn, Alabama.

AUBix Launching State-of-the-Art Data Center

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Monday, August 2, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AUBix LLC announced today that it will build and operate a mission-critical data center in Auburn, AL.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AUBix LLC announced today that it will build and operate a mission-critical data center in Auburn, AL.
  • Our goal at AUBix is to begin changing that scenario with an industry-leading edge data center here in Auburn.
  • AUBix will offer 22,000 square feet of available data center space and more than 3 megawatts of critical power capacity across two data halls with redundant power and cooling.
  • AUBix LLC is a multi-tenant, mission-critical data center that will help bring technology parity to under-served communities in Alabama.

McShane Completes Construction of The Archer in Acworth, Georgia

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McShane Construction Company has completed construction at The Archer in Acworth, Georgia.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McShane Construction Company has completed construction at The Archer in Acworth, Georgia.
  • Built on behalf of repeat client RangeWater Real Estate, the new multi-family community incorporates 315 units.
  • Located northwest of Atlanta, the development offers convenient access to I-75 in one of metro Atlanta's fastest growing suburban areas.
  • A central clubhouse offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, a social room with a game table and an indoor/outdoor double-sided fireplace.

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Auburn, Alabama

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise announced the November 2021 opening of Crunch Auburn, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise announced the November 2021 opening of Crunch Auburn, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area.
  • Starting this fall, prospective members can visit https://www.crunch.com/locations/auburn or call (334)-787-9400 to reserve memberships at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month.
  • Crunch Auburn is owned by veteran fitness industry operators Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 17 additional Crunch locations nationwide for Fitness Ventures.
  • Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.'

Auburn University's College of Human Sciences marks construction milestone for Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center

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Saturday, May 15, 2021

b'AUBURN, Ala., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The last construction beam for the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University was raised Friday, marking a seminal point in the building of the world-class facility.\nAlabama Gov.

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  • b'AUBURN, Ala., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The last construction beam for the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University was raised Friday, marking a seminal point in the building of the world-class facility.\nAlabama Gov.
  • "\nSusan Hubbard, dean of the College of Human Sciences, said the Rane Center has been described as "unique," "remarkable" and "unlike any place in the world."
  • She noted that the impact of a culinary science center unlike any other, anywhere, will have "positive ripple effects well beyond Auburn.
  • In 2017, James W. "Jimmy" Rane became that person for the college, committing $12 million on behalf of the Rane family.

Auburn University taps Rilett to lead Transportation Research Institute

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Monday, February 22, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Laurence Rilett, one of the nation's foremost transportation thought leaders, has been tapped to lead Auburn University's newly established Transportation Research Institute .

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Laurence Rilett, one of the nation's foremost transportation thought leaders, has been tapped to lead Auburn University's newly established Transportation Research Institute .
  • The newly established Auburn University Transportation Research Institute, hosted and supported within Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, will provide greater visibility and a shared identity for all transportation-related research and educational programs at the university.
  • "Simply put, bringing Larry on board as the Transportation Research Institute director is our next step forward on the national stage of transportation research and education," Taylor said.
  • "What is truly exciting about leading this institute is the opportunity to work with the excellent faculty, staff and students who have put Auburn University on the map in terms of innovative transportation research, education and technology transfer initiatives," Rilett said.

Auburn University establishes Transportation Research Institute

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the Southeast's leader in transportation research and education, Auburn University is taking another step forward with the formation of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute .

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the Southeast's leader in transportation research and education, Auburn University is taking another step forward with the formation of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute .
  • This level of extramural funding for transportation is greater than any other single research topic on the Auburn campus.
  • Auburn strengthened its commitment to deliver engineering solutions to transportation challenges for the Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, in 1985 with the creation of the Auburn University Highway Research Center.
  • "Transportation problems of the future will involve multidisciplinary work, and the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute will move Auburn into position to solve these real-world problems."

Auburn Debuts Sophisticated New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has opened the doors to a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility at Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology test track one of the few facilities of its kind in the nation attached to a test track.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has opened the doors to a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility at Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology test track one of the few facilities of its kind in the nation attached to a test track.
  • The addition will aid researchers in Auburn University's GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory , whose work is frequently conducted outdoors.
  • With a growing research thrust in transportation engineering, the autonomous research facility also demonstrates Auburn's commitment to supporting these research initiatives.
  • "Auburn is a major player in transportation engineering research in the nation," said Steve Taylor, the College of Engineering's associate dean for research.

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 9, 2021, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: AUBN) declared a first quarter $0.26 per share cash dividend, payable March 25, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2021.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 9, 2021, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: AUBN) declared a first quarter $0.26 per share cash dividend, payable March 25, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2021.
  • Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. is the parent company of AuburnBank (the Bank), with total assets of approximately $957 million.
  • Both the Company and the Bank are headquartered in Auburn, Alabama.
  • The Bank operates eight full-service branches in Auburn, Opelika, Valley and Notasulga, Alabama.