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2022 — APA DIVISION D GENERAL EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION — 2023 COVERING LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Vol. 16, No. 29 Opelika, Alabama Thursday, April 25, 2024 Your hometown newspaper created 'for local people, by local people.'
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City of Opelika opens European office
Located in Berlin, collaboration will foster economic development
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Opelika's economic development office located in Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, Germany, will serve as a strategic hub for the city to engage with European investors. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER
OPELIKA — The city of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in
establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, this office serves as a strategic hub for Opelika to engage with European investors and partners.
" I am thrilled to announce our partnership with TBIC, marking a significant step forward in our city's global outreach,” said Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller. “Together, we will build bridges across
continents, fostering prosperity and progress for Opelika and our European counterparts." Through TBIC's support, Opelika gains access to an extensive European business network and
multilingual representation, enhancing communication and fostering connections. Additionally, Opelika joins TBIC's European See BERLIN, page A3
New era of hospitality breaks ground in downtown Auburn AUBURN — Last week, the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn had its groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future home, right off North Gay Street in downtown Auburn. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of this upscale hotel, set to redefine hospitality in the heart of the city. AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn, an upcoming luxury hotel project, is positioned to establish new benchmarks of hospitality excellence in downtown Auburn. With its prime location on North Gay
Street, the hotel combines sophisticated amenities with a commitment to exceptional service, ensuring a memorable experience for guests from the moment they arrive. "This groundbreaking ceremony is a momentous occasion for us," said Rinkesh Patel, CEO of RAM Hotels. "We have planned and kept our eyes on having an AC here in Auburn for a long time, and we did just that. We visited this spot back in February of 2020, right before everything shut down. We knew moving forward we couldn't let this project pass us, and here we are."
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RAM Hotel and city of Auburn officials ceremoniously break ground on new luxury-hotel.
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The hotel will feature an inviting AC Bar & Lounge on the ground floor, complemented by "Olivine," a rooftop bar and dining experience offering panoramic views of downtown Auburn, open to the public. "The people want to be here, and having a cool place to stay is going to make it that much better," said Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. "Auburn over the next 10 years is going to continue to evolve and change, and I believe we are just scratching the surface for giving people See HOTEL, page A4
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