July 6–8, 2026 — Auburn-Opelika, Alabama
For the second consecutive year, the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area has earned a Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development, ranking among the top 20 regional economic development organizations in the nation. The award from Site Selection magazine recognizes the area’s success in attracting industrial investment and building an automotive supply chain cluster.
Auburn’s economic development team has worked on nine new or expansion projects since January representing $227 million in capital investment and an estimated 424 new jobs at full production. Mayor Ron Anders credited Director Phillip Dunlap and the team’s partnership with Auburn University and the Industrial Development Board.
The City of Opelika and its Industrial Development Authority were jointly recognized for their role in delivering the award for the second year in a row.
Source: City of Opelika / City of Auburn Press Release
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 7–13, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
