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Alabama primed for more industrial recruitment (Guest column by Greg Canfield) Alabama's tourism up 5 percent, state welcome center director says Campaign to promote shopping locally Wetumpka Craterfest to offer full day of fun and entertainment Elmore Co. funded for 16 projects Alabama economy 'poised for stronger gains' says yet another report Added businesses have hopes on rise for Prattville's High Point Town Center Mardi Gras parade draws big crowd in Wetumpka What the future holds for Wetumpka: Study to gauge economic impact of casino expansion Prattville's High Point announces 2 new businesses

Laissez les Millbrook rouler! City's Mardi Gras parade brings out thousands Alabama economy still primed for strong growth in 2013, Philly Fed says Craterfest announced for April Chamber announces new music festival Alabama's economy a top 5 performer to close out 2012, report says Championship posters available starting Tuesday Unemployment falls: State's jobless rate at 7.1 percent in December: Alabama now well below national rate Championship Posters Available Crater Days set for Feb. 21-23 Elmore County celebrates business gains

Editorial: "Good News/Tough Times" ECEDA to host inaugural industry awards breakfast Tallassee Walmart named Eastern 2012 Hometown Store of the Year Elmore County tech students get training working on Montgomery building Thousands enjoy annual Christmas on the Coosa Wetumpka restaurant’s dish among 100 best County Commission gets clean audit Locals celebrate 'Small Business Day' Capitol Hill golf course sparks Prattville growth Elmore County recycling grant approved

New leaders welcomed;Commission gets to work Elmore County Commission welcomes new members Frontier Days draws thousands for a living history lesson Alabama's economy might be ready to really grow, Philly Fed says Commission chair lauded for his history-making career Reeves, Daugherty say farewell as commissioners Wetumpka sales tax revenues increase by $200,000 E & I Invests $2 Million To Expand Tallassee, Alabama, Manufacturing Facility E & I Inc. announces expansion in Tallassee Tallassee auto supplier to add 20 jobs in $2 million expansion

E&I announces 20 additional jobs with new expansion State’s unemployment drops to 8.3 percent Cotton Fest a ‘huge success’ Alabama unemployment rate falls for first time since April Alabama: Ranked First for its Competitive Labor Costs and Fourth Overall Wetumpka High School robotics wins 7th straight title Cotton Festival boasts music, games and giveaways for 20th year Elmore County's Langham named Superintendent of the Year Langham selected as Alabama Superintendent of the Year Byard to speak at Unity lunch

Langham one of finalists as state’s top superintendent Boating means big business for U.S. AP classes expand in Elmore Co. Players and organizers hopeful golf tournament will return Elmore County schools earn Energy Star rating Navistar LPGA Classic set to tee off in Prattville Alabama Arts Council grants $6,000 to Elmore County groups Financial assistance available for tornado-damaged houses 'Year of Alabama Music' campaign wins national recognition Hyundai rolls out third shift at Montgomery plant

Alabama-made auto sales rise 14 percent in August Elmore County Commissioners Earl Reeves and David Bowen honored Roby visits Elmore County Roby addresses Wetumpka Chamber lunch Bassmaster Elites return to Alabama High Point Town Center has bright future, management says Prattville gearing up for Navistar LPGA Classic Economic development in Alabama is flying high Elmore Co. to get recycling grant Area retailers stay busy

Elmore County meets AYP goal Sales-tax holiday keeps area retailers busy Sales of automobiles made in Alabama up 16 percent Mid-Year Report: New Home Sales in Alabama Up 8.7%; Housing Starts Up 4.3% Thousands attend inaugural music event Wetumpka celebrates 'River and Blues' Interior Dept. smiles on Alabama Scenic River Trail Summer Unity Social planned for July 31 'Cookin' on the Coosa' set for July 21 in Wetumpka Poarch Creeks to build 'first-class' $246 million hotel, casino in Wetumpka

Residents optimistic about casino expansion Wind Creek Wetumpka to be fully operational by New Year's 2014 Hanil USA announces Tallassee expansion Hanil announces expansion, 60 new jobs Hanil USA to expand, add 60 more jobs in Tallassee Neptune celebrates 40 years in Tallassee Tallassee NOW: Happy anniversary, Neptune Technology Neptune Technology Group Celebrates 40 Years, Economic Growth in Tallassee Firm marks 40 years in Tallassee: Neptune put state industry into orbit Final meetings held for downtown development

Governor visits Wetumpka on economic tour Alabama wins economic development award Development plan centers on river, downtown Clock ticking on Navistar golf tourney Wetumpka preps for state tourney Farmer's market in Millbrook for summer Final development plan meeting set for June 18 Final preparations made for 27th Whitewater Fest Wetumpka to be featured in television series State's jobless rate in decline

Hibbett Sports celebrates opening Draft of downtown development plan unveiled Taste of Elmore County set for May 3 Head to Wetumpka for music and more this weekend "Night of Remembrance" in Eclectic on Friday Flora & Fauna Arts Festival: Area art enthusiasts join forces with nature Alabama's jobless rate falls ECEDA views Hotel Talisi progress First draft of development plan to be presented April 26 New Chamber, visitor's center open

Survey says ... Respondents favor Fairhope Sanders' speech powers Unity lunch County jobless rate falls again Elmore County ranked highest for health in River Region ECEDA Director receives EDAA award Youths try to catch the big one Crappie Masters Alabama champion crowned Saturday County Road 12 - Crappie Controversy Bentley hopes Bass Trail will boost state’s tourism Hibbett Sports locating store in Wetumpka

House passes bill entice movie makers Site makes impact on visitors Geology enthusiasts enjoy annual crater tour Elmore County approves road-work projects 2,000 show for Hyundai Power Transformers job fairs Council to host career fair State's unemployment rate continues decline Hyundai Heavy Industries to hold job fairs Governor: Unity strengthens Elmore County Wetumpka awarded planning grant

Future of Wetumpka riverfront takes shape Gov. Bentley to speak at Unity Breakfast Hospital earns 5 star rating Jobless rate takes big drop in state, tri-county area County commission to sponsor Crappie Masters Campaign draws businesses closer together Jobless rate in county, state drops $67,000 for a Tallassee company GKN wins contract for HondaJet composite fuselage Elmore gets $350K sewer grant

Forts to host Alabama Frontier Days Local generosity fuels Mt. Vernon renovations Planners offer glimpse of future Wetumpka one step closer to downtown revival Public meeting set for riverfront development plan Anglers' visit impacts area economy Local waters decide Crappie Champion $20,000 awarded to crater project Report: County expands Elmore County schools save $1M

Wetumpka receives $20,000 to study crater's tourism potential 388 jobs created, $34 million invested according to report 388 jobs created, $34 million invested according to report ECEDA recognized for economic efforts Winning design shows potential of area attraction 2011 Communications Award Winners Southern Economic Development Council’s Names 2012 Board of Directors for the State of Alabama AU student's proposal for Impact Crater Science Center could cost $15M Winning impact crater center model unveiled Auburn Student Designs Wetumpka's Future Crater Science Center

Students share visions for crater site Crater center plan moving forward, reception planned LPGA event to feature 15 of top 20 players Officials to meet about airport study Elmore County examines aviation needs Anglers ready for River Region return Relief fund sets July 20 deadline Merger can help rural broadband Busy holiday expected on area lakes, rivers We all recognize need for hotel

County among the healthiest in state ECEDA Update - June 2011 Population growth of more than 40% in Millbrook ‘Second Samuel’ at national contest Millbrook's growth to bring change to city's government Vinson hopes for fan vote as postseason approaches - Wetumpka to host 2011 Bassmasters Elite Series in July Elmore County tops County Health Rankings list in River Region Wetumpka Depot Players head to national competition Renters on the rise: Tri-county numbers echo national trend Many thanks to ECEDA for its assistance

Officials, legislators meet about proposed Tallapoosa bridge Census shows Hispanic population growing fast in state, tri-county area Tallassee Now! Community, visitors come out for BBQ, entertainment Local government, business, community leaders rub elbows at ECEDA social Alabama to lure foreign firms here with credits Mask’s ‘Made in Alabama’ bill passes Roby to be guest at?ECEDA Unity Social Leaders focusing on riverfront development New Dollar General opens in?Wetumpka RJ’s Chicken Fingers opening in June

GKN celebrates improvements ECEDA Update - March 2011 Intersection improvement remains county priority County explores retail opportunities Elmore County looks to bring in more retail development Elmore County population grows 20%+ in the past decade Consulants confirm retail dollars can grow Elmore County County seeks authority to impose lodging tax SEHS, THS named for A+ program Elmore Co. on track for budget surplus

Legislators briefed on county needs 2 Elmore Co. schools join advance placement program Elected Officials for Elmore County - State and National Offices BCA’s Canary urges to continue unity efforts Tallassee tops list to recruit new industry What's behind getting roads resurfaced in the county? - Part 2 Leaders unite for breakfast in hopes of long-term effect Tallassee Corporate Park named AdvantageSite Tallassee tops list for industries 3 local private schools earn Blue Ribbons

National doughnut chain looking to locate in Tallassee Work under way on Wetumpka’s new boat ramp What's behind getting roads resurfaced in the county? - Part 1 ECEDA plans Unity Breakfast Riley declares Lake Martin 'treasured' Thousands attend Wetumpka event 10,000 crowd into Christmas on the Coosa $100K to study Wetumpka airport relocation Council gives go-ahead for airport study Elmore County benefits as part of Alabama Quail Trail

Wetumpka High in national robotics event BlackHawk Protection Service opens Wetumpka office Wetumpka High School advances to the BEST national championship Teachers using new technology in classrooms $2.7M grants to benefit Elmore County's water, sewer Crenshaw could get water system upgrade Rep. Mask announces $550,000 in grants for Tallassee Overall enrollment up in Elmore County schools City Approves Funding for School Technology Lake Jordan chosen to host 2011 Elites

Bassmaster expected to have positive impact Efforts attract 480-job manufacturer Elmore County Still Growing ECEDA hosts state festival conference Elmore County reaps millions of benefits from Lake Martin Riley pleased with Tallassee industry Eclectic's Downtown Gets New Lease On Life Barry Mask Chosen as New Economic Developer for Elmore County YESAC Adds to Elmore County Building Neptune Technologies Breaks Ground on R&D Facility in Elmore County

Elmore County Local Opens Gelato Wholesale Business Chattanooga Bakery, Inc. expands into Elmore County ECEDA Matches Funds with Local Industry for Workforce Development Magazine features Elmore County Aviation Growth Economic Development Seminar Draws 60 Public Officials Elmore County population projected to grow to 127,617 YESAC to supply KIA from Tallassee facility Auburn University working to train more engineers for Alabama auto plants Alabama's 2008 Small Business Person of the Year is from Elmore County

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WETUMPKA HIGH IN NATIONAL ROBOTICS EVENT

November 23, 2010

Annie McCallum
Montgomery Advertiser
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A team from Wetumpka High School is one of eight that will advance to a national robotics competition following Saturday's South's BEST Regional Robotics Championship.

The Wetumpka team was among 61 competing for an opportunity to head to the BEST national championship, which will be in April at the ESPN Zone Complex in Orlando. It is the only local school team to advance to the national competition.

Saturday's competition took place at Auburn University in the Beard-Eaves Coliseum.

The robotics and engineering competition focuses on hands-on, problem-solving activities. Organizers said the competition means students must work together and use critical thinking skills.