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Auburn startup Move & Store makes Inc. 5000

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Move & Store, a moving and storage company whose founders began the business while attending Auburn University, has been ranked No. 2,355 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in...

MAX continues five-year workplace winning streak

CONTRIBUTED BY MAX CREDIT UNION AUBURN — MAX Credit Union was recently named one of American Banker’s 2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For, marking its fifth consecutive year on the list. The national program recognizes credit unions that excel in workplace culture and...

Seohan Auto USA announces $64M expansion

CONTRIBUTED BY THECITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Seohan Auto USA, the North American manufacturing subsidiary of South Korea-based Seohan Group, announced plans to invest $64 million to expand its operations in Auburn.The construction of Plant III will support the growth of...

Opelika Public Library selected to host Pulitzer Prize Exhibition

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA LIBRARY OPELIKA — After a highly competitive national search, Opelika Public Library is one of just 20 public libraries nationwide to host Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, a traveling exhibition...