Excellence in Leadership, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce flagship leader development program, kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 28, starting the 10-month class with a group of adult professionals coming from Morgan County businesses, industries, small businesses, healthcare providers, municipalities, school systems and non-profits.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Partners-In-Education program links area businesses and industries with schools in Decatur, Hartselle and Morgan County to provide educational opportunities for the students and increase the awareness of area businesses and industries. Partnerships also heighten awareness of present and future job needs, help improve the education of future employees and customers, and increases understanding of the quality and needs of public school systems, whose health is vital to the community's economic well-being.

The Chamber’s long-time student leadership program Edge is prepared to welcome 34 high school students Aug. 20 from across Morgan County as the school year begins.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will put on three events to celebrate and educate new teachers in our area.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the State Forum, providing an opportunity for Chamber members to hear about the most recently completed legislative session and plans for the future of state government. The forum will also provide an opportunity for Chamber members to have their previously submitted questions answered by members of the Morgan County Delegation.