In accordance with the bylaws of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, the following nominees were published to the membership on Dec. 18, 2019, and were elected at the monthly Board of Directors meeting Jan. 15. They will begin their terms of office on April 1.

The Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of Decatur City Schools event highlights the partnership between the Chamber and the Decatur system – the largest in Morgan County. Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas will address a wide range of topics impacting our area students, including updates on building projects, workforce development, test scores and data, and his vision for the school system of more than 8,700 students.

The Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of Morgan County Schools event highlights the partnership between the Chamber and the system – featuring 7,800 students at 18 schools in Morgan County.

At the Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Endless Opportunities Hands-On Career Expo event, students will get the chance to take part in four career opportunity “worlds” connected to the 14 career clusters identified by the State of Alabama. Each student’s worlds are a result of their interest inventory captured through the Kuder Navigator System – administered as part of the school curricula – and student choice.

Dr. Eleanor “Jo” Cook, secretary-treasurer emeritus of Cook’s Pest Control, was honored today with the ATHENA Leadership Award at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Women in Business Celebration at the Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom, as well as the champion of justice and law, the ATHENA Leadership Award is presented across the world by chambers of commerce, women's organizations and universities. It is an international program and is promoted by local organizations.