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Opelika Economic Development Employees Complete Training Course

OPELIKA, Ala. – Opelika Economic Development (OED) is proud to announce that Jonathan Woodard, OED Senior Project Manager and Kathy Daugherty, OED Administrative Assistant recently completed the Intensive Economic Development Training Course, a two-week course presented by Auburn University’s Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI). The Intensive Economic Development Training Course is divided into two, one-week sessions and introduces participants to all phases of economic development.

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City of Opelika Recognizes City Employees

During the meeting, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller recognized two city employees. Chef Judy Eldred, a culinary arts instructor at Opelika High School, was recognized by the city for being a 2024 Runner-up Green Award Recipient. This national award is sponsored by the United Soybean Board and the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education. Fuller said Eldred was nominated for the award for her commitment to sustainability in culinary education. Additionally, Cornelius Pink, a service worker who maintains the city parks, received an “Attaboy Award” from Fuller. Pink was given the award for his efforts in keeping the city parks clean, particularly the municipal park over Labor Day weekend.

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