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Jan.4,2009FACTSHEET–AUBURNCELEBRATESOLDMAIN’SFIRSTLINEOFPRODUCTSWhoOldMainClothiersFoundedbyBobbyJamesHaistenandRobSilveriiWhatAbanquettocelebrateOldMainClothiersandtheunveilingofitsfirstlineofproductsWhereThecelebrationwillbeheldatthePebbleHillhouseat101DebardelebenSt.WhenThebanquetwillbeginat6p.m.onThursday,Jan.15WhyTocelebrateOldMainClothiersanditsfirstlineofproductsBenefitsTheeveningwillincludeathree‐coursemealandcomplimentarydrinks.QuoteHaisten:“RobandIareproudofwhatwehavecomeupwithandwehopethatthosewhoattendwillleavejustexcitedasweareaboutthefutureofOldMainClothiers.”BackgroundonOldMainClothiersBasedinAuburn,Ala.,OldMainClothiersisasmallclothingcompanyaimedatcapturingthesouthern,casualandrefinedfeelsthatwereoncesoprevalentinsoutherntowns.INFORMATIONCONTACTJordanWoo,headofmarketingandpublicrelations(205)837‐4011

208 E. Samford Ave.

Auburn Al 36830 Contact: Jordan Woo For Immediate Release Cell Phone: 205-837-4011 E-mail: woowill@auburn.edu OLD MAIN FOUNDER REACHES TO THE PAST FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

As a young man, Bobby Haisten was fascinated with the rich history that the

south had to offer. He took a special interest in farming and agriculture since his family

had owned and operated farms for more than 100 years.

It wasn’t the actual crop production itself that interested Haisten; it was the role a

farmer played in small, southern communities.

“Back in those days famers served as leaders of the community,” said Haisten.

They were the caretakers and made sure that the town was in good shape. They were the

ones who were feeding the people and giving to the community.”

These are the principles and ideas that drive the Old Main Clothiers mission.

Haisten has taken these classic notions of community responsibility and support and

created a modern-day plan for the city of Auburn.

Haisten was born and raised in Prattville, Ala. He is a student at Auburn

University currently earning a degree in building science studies. He and his wife Emily

Haisten live on Samford Avenue where the Old Main Clothiers office is currently

located.

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While Old Main Clothiers has become his main focus, Haisten has already given

much of his time to Auburn University and the city itself. He serves as the vice president

of the Plainsman and holds chair as a board member of the Auburn Preservation League.

Haisten believes that Old Main Clothiers will be a much greater challenge in

community outreach when compared to his previous work. Those who know him best

belief in him and the success of the project.

Bobby Dees, president of the Auburn Preservation League, has worked with

Haisten over the last three years.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am about Bobby’s new business,” said Dees. “He

loves this town so much, and it is great to see young people like him playing such a

crucial role in community development and outreach.”

The success of Haisten’s latest project has yet to be seen, but those know him best

believe in his efforts.

Old Main Clothiers will be hosting a banquet to celebrate its first line of clothing

at the Pebble Hill house in Auburn. The banquet begins at 6 p.m.

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208 E. Samford Ave.

Auburn Al 36830Contact: Jordan Woo For Immediate Release Cell Phone: 205-837-4011 E-mail: woowill@auburn.edu OLD MAIN CLOTHIERS AUBURN, Ala. (Dec. 3) – Old Main Clothiers is gearing up to unveil its first line of

clothing products to the public. A special banquet will be held at the Pebble Hill house in

Auburn and will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.

The founders of Old Main Clothiers, Bobby James Hasiten and Rob Silverii, will

be hosting the special event. Both are Auburn students earning degrees in building

science.

The banquet will consist of a meet and greet with the founders followed by

dinner. Haisten and Silverii will then be presenting the first line of products while

explaining their passion for the project and their vision for the future.

The purpose of the event is to not only show off a new line of clothing, but to gain

the support of the community that has inspired its creation. Old Main Clothiers was

crafted with spirit of the city in mind, past and present.

Haisten and Silverii will be explaining the significance of the company name

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as well as the importance of local businesses and what they can do for the community.

Haisten is an active member of the Auburn Preservation League and has been

committed to preserving the historical sites of Auburn for over three years. His work

with the city has inspired those around him and ultimately fueled the birth of Old Main

Clothiers.

“Old Main was inspired by the city’s rich, southern history,” said Haisten. “There

was a time here in the city where men and women could enjoy their work and look after

their neighbor. It was a time when quality clothing was produced and priced for the

people. It was a time when the city bought local, and the community thrived because of

it.”

The banquet is being sponsored by “Garden and Gun,” a southern-lifestyle

magazine, and Good People Brewery of Birmingham, Ala. The Auburn Preservation

League has donated the facility for the banquet.

Old Main Clothiers is a unique business whose products are crafted with the local

community in mind. While striving to provide quality clothing at a reasonable price, Old

Main wants to preserve the heritage of the city and promote the healthy growth of small

community. In times of need, we must look to our community and neighbors as those

before us have done for so long.

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208 E. Samford Ave.

Auburn Al 36830Contact: Jordan Woo For Immediate Release Cell Phone: 205-837-4011 E-mail: woowill@auburn.edu OLD MAIN CLOTHIERS

AUBURN, Ala. (Dec. 2) – For the past two months, Old Main Clothiers has been

drawing statewide attention in Alabama. The small business built on community and

tradition is presenting its first line of products to the public and has the south talking.

Founders Bobby Haisten and Rob Silverii created Old Main Clothiers in order to

help the town of Auburn through historic preservation and community outreach. Its

home office is in a small residential house in the middle of Auburn.

Through sales and fundraising, Old Main hopes to stimulate the small community

as hard times continue to plague small towns everywhere. The recent economic struggles

of our country have hurt the small, local businesses the most. Old Main hopes to provide

its own type of bailout during these hard times.

“All you hear about on the news these days is economic troubles and bailouts,”

said Silverii. “Our local, small businesses will be receiving no such thing and we have

decided to do something about it.”

Old Main Clothiers calls on the classic traditions of southern culture to be its

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guide. They believe that a local business should not only serve as retail space, but a

caretaker for the community.

All profits excluding operational costs will be invested in numerous community

projects. Old Main will work with Auburn’s citizens and government to create the most

beneficial programs.

For more information on Old Main Clothiers and its mission, visit

OldMainClothiers.com.

Old Main Clothiers is a unique business created with the local community in

mind. While striving to provide quality clothing and a reasonable price, Old Main wants

to preserve the heritage and promote the healthy growth of small community. In times of

need, we must look to our community and neighbors as those before us have done for so

long. Americans everywhere must work together in order to prosper and grow as a

community.

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OldMainClothing :30Woo 8lines KillDate11/25/08

OldMainClothinghasbegunproductionofitsfirstlineofproducts.

FoundersBobbyJamesHaisten[Hay‐Steen]andRobSivleriiannounced

earlierthismorningthatanofficiallogohasbeenchosen.

ThefirstproductsofferedbyOldMainwillbesolidcolorhatswiththe

company’slogo.Thehatsaremadeofonehundredpercentcotton.Theywillbe

fullyadjustable.

Co‐founderHaistenisexcitedtohaveafinalizedlogo.HesaysitallowsOld

Maintofinallybeginitslongawaitedproductionofqualityapparelmerchandise.

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OldMainClothing :30Woo 15lines KillDate11/25/08

OldMainClothinghasbegunproductionofitsfirstlineofproducts.

FoundersBobbyJamesHaisten[Hay‐Steen]andRobSivleriiannounced

earlierthismorningthatanofficiallogohasbeenchosen.

ThelogodepictsthefamoustreelocatedonToomer’sCornerontheedgeof

campus.

ThefirstproductsofferedbyOldMainwillbesolidcolorhatswiththe

company’slogo.Thehatsaremadeofonehundredpercentcotton.Theywillbe

fullyadjustable.

Co‐founderHaistenisexcitedtohaveafinalizedlogo.HesaysitallowsOld

Maintofinallybeginitslongawaitedproductionofqualityapparelmerchandise.

Thecompanyplansonproducingmoreclothingsometimenextyear.

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OldMainClothing2‐2‐2

Theyhopetoofferpoloshirtsandt‐shirtssometimeinthefirstquarterofthe

year.

Itsfoundersareviewingthedelayinproductionasapositive.Theybelieve

thatthelongerittakestomakeadecision,themorepositivetheoutcome.

LookforOldMainhatsthisDecemberandshirtsearlynextyear.

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