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Mrs. Shana Bryson, a 12th-grade AP Government and Economics teacher at Brewer High School in Somerville, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for May. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Chamber staff, surprised Mrs. Bryson with two gift cards-one for her…

At their monthly meeting on May 10, our Commodores had lunch and took a group photo at Sonny Side Alley on the MoCo Mural Trial in downtown Decatur. They then broke up into teams to find the 10 turtles hidden along Second Avenue on the Downtown Turtle Trail, an interactive scavenger hunt. Congratulations to Georgina…

(News Release) On May 9, Governor Kay Ivey signed the “Working for Alabama” legislative package into law. This ambitious package of bills is aimed at transforming Alabama’s workforce and getting more Alabamians trained for skilled, high-paying jobs, streamlining Alabama’s economic development efforts and investing into Alabama communities, especially those in rural areas. Joining Governor Ivey…

The Chamber’s State of the City Forum was held on April 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. With over 285 in attendance, City Council President Pro Tem Carlton McMasters, Councilman Kyle Pike and moderator Wade Weaver with Adams Beverages discussed several topics from business and residential development to quality-of-life improvements and infrastructure projects ranging from…

Ms. Stephanie O’Hare, a Kindergarten teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for April presented by Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Our April sponsor Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company represented by Luke Davis, Chamber Chairman of the Board John Holley, Chamber board member Lorri McNutt with…

At our Emerging Leaders event on April 3, attendees heard from Counselor Ruthie Jones, RN, LCISW with Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division. She provided strategies for managing stress in your personal and professional life and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burnout. Thank you to our supporting sponsor Kiwanis Club of Decatur. Expand your knowledge and…

Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in February for a Poverty Simulation facilitated by Leadership Greater Huntsville at First Baptist Church Decatur. The class was assigned a family situation, given a scenario of a certain economic situation and had to interact with volunteers to learn how to…

On March 27, the Chamber held our 2024 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, celebrating our 93rd year. Outgoing Chairwoman Jamie Reeves, Broker/Owner of MeritHouse Realty & Capital Management passed the gavel to Chairman-elect John Holley, Dean for Technologies at Calhoun Community College. This transition marks the beginning of our new fiscal year, where…

Join us to cheer on the finalists at the live pitching event for the third annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition on Monday, April 29 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at 10 a.m. You can register for your free seats by clicking here. Applications for the competition close Sunday, March 31. This…

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our community members by nominating deserving candidates for one or more of our prestigious awards: Raymon Baker – John Cook – Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year Award: Recognizing individuals who embody excellence in small business leadership, innovation and community impact. Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit…