Opelika, Alabama

Clinic,” Motley continues. “We had a solution to a problem brought to us through the Casey Foundation and a local group that’s working with them that we engaged to run what we call our Community of Hope. It’s all about improving the quality of life here in Opelika. This mobile health clinic is an old transit bus that was donated to us. We’re having it converted and we’re within a few months of launching. We had a fundraiser and Opelika is a very generous city; we had over $225,000 in donations given to us - from as much as $60,000 from one group, to $2 from one lady, and everything in between. The city is going to provide the vehicle, the driver, and the facilities, and we’re going to partner with the hospital – they’re going to provide all the healthcare. We think this is going to be huge. We’re very excited about it because it’s a way to help a lot of people in the underserved sections of the city.” The SportsPlex mentioned by Motley is the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center, As President of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Pam Powers-Smith is well aware of the important role that synergy and a strong relationship between a city and its Chamber of Commerce plays in the growth and success of a community. In her words, “We certainly have a lot to brag about when it comes to the partnership we have with the City of Opelika. The Chamber is fortunate to have the support of not only the Mayor and his office but all city departments. They are involved with our businesses and genuinely care for the overall health of our business community, and I feel that our members can sense this. The city constantly works with us on everything from a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony to solving special problems for new members opening new stores. The environment here is top notch, and we are thankful. The healthy business community here in Opelika is also fueled by the positive relationships the city has not only with the Chamber of Commerce but all other related organizations and entities. It takes a village to run a great village.” • • • • • • T h e P o w e r o f P A R T N E R S H I P