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Mrs. Amy Hill, an 8th grade/12th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy (DHCA) is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for October. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, John Holley, Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, along with…
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On October 25, more than 135 golfers from across north Alabama took part in the Chamber’s annual Fall Golf Classic. This annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and friendly competition at Burningtree Country Club. Congratulations to all our winners! Morning Flight Winner: Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Longest Drive: Luke Nail Closest…
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The 2024 Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo was a huge success, attracting more than 1,600 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on October 17-18. The event brought together students from Decatur, Morgan County, Hartselle, Lawrence County, and private schools, to explore a wide range of career options. Hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with our…
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The Excellence in Leadership program, the flagship of the Chamber’s Leadership series, is designed to identify, orient, develop and network both existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the business community. The 2024-2025 class includes 40 professionals from across Morgan County who will meet monthly over 10 months, focusing on…
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The Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DDRA) is offering several grant opportunities for downtown Decatur businesses through Main Street Alabama and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five $1,000 Illuminate Marketing Grants will be awarded to selected eligible businesses. The deadline to apply is November 1. In addition, DDRA will host a Bright Ideas Pitch Competition on…
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Parker Real Estate, LLC was recently named a finalist in the 11-50 Employees category for the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards. These awards are presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). Parker Real Estate will be honored alongside other finalists at the…
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At our monthly Commodore meeting on October 11, our guest speaker, Phil Wirey with Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, spoke about the history of Decatur and shared some interesting facts about our city. Congratulations to Joe McKaig with Decatur Baptist Church for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month…
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On October 10, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 State Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2025 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that directly impact our region. Chamber members actively engaged…
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At our Emerging Leaders event on October 9, more than 20 attendees heard from Cindy Smith, CFP® with Edward Jones on the Foundations of Investing. She shared key tips on strategy, asset allocation and staying focused on what you can control. Thank you to our supporting sponsor the Morgan County Association of REALTORS® and to…
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(News Release) – On October 9, alongside state and local leaders, Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair celebrated the official launch of construction on a cutting-edge $30 million workforce training center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park near Decatur. This new facility is set to propel the state’s automotive industry into the future by equipping workers with the…
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