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    Economic Development

    City of Auburn News

    Small business mentor workshop set for May 1
    Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup set for April 29
    Applications open for FuelAL 2025 summer intern experience
    State of Alabama awards $2.85 million grant enabling expansion of Auburn Technology Park West
    ILJIN investing $100M in aluminum forging operation in Auburn
    Auburn unveils new incubator space for local startups
    Economic Development

    City Hall

    144 Tichenor Ave, Suite 2

    Phillip Dunlap

    Phillip Dunlap

    economic development director

    About Us

    Whether you're expanding or relocating, come talk to us.  You'll like the way we do business.

    The City's Economic Development Department creates employment opportunities for the citizens of Auburn and expands the tax base of the community through industrial, commercial and retail development. It also supports the future of the Auburn economy by aiding the entrepreneurial efforts of startups.

    The department develops and maintains economic plans, strategies, and programs through the following:

    • Devise and utilize unique marketing techniques to recruit prospects
    • Create and provide competitive incentive packages which may include financial assistance
    • Administer the City's revolving loan program
    • Identify and develop property for new technology parks
    • Maintain partnerships with industries and businesses
    • Provide technical and financial assistance to merchants in efforts to maintain a viable Central Business District
    • Administer the City's small business incubator to allow fledgling industrial projects an opportunity to succeed
    • Work with federal, state, local and private economic development agencies that are able to make resources available for Auburn businesses and industries