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Contact

John Sweatman Director
 

www.chooseopelika.com [email protected] 001-334-705-5116
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City of Opelika Economic Development Department

City of Opelika

Please plan a visit to Opelika or stop by our Office in Central Berlin

Opelika presents unparalleled opportunities for business and industrial development, as well as an exceptional quality of life and a skilled and growing workforce to meet today’s labor needs.

Among some of Alabama’s fastest growing communities, Opelika is home to several world class companies such as: Pharmavite/NatureMade, HL Mando, Hanwha, Golden State Foods, Wal-Mart DC, West Fraser, and Miele that just recently announced Opelika as headquarters for their first U.S. based appliance manufacturing operations.

With a prime location along the Interstate-85 corridor and just a short 75-minute drive to Atlanta’s International Airport, Opelika provides excellent accessibility for transportation and logistical needs.

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City of Opelika Economic Development Department

Community Profile

Population

181,740 (Auburn-Opelika MSA)

GDP per Capita

59,174 $ (State of Alabama 2023)

Workforce

348,765

(45 Mile Radius Auburn-Opelika MSA, 2023)

Focus Industries

Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Data / IT, Food / Beverage Processing, Healthcare / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Pharma

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City of Opelika Economic Development Department

List of European Companies who have already invested

Name Industry No. of Employees
Miele (Germany) Household Appliance Manufacturer 150