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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the State Forum Tuesday, providing an opportunity for Chamber members to hear about both the most recently completed legislative session and plans for the upcoming session.

On Thursday, Julia Roth, partner in the Decatur law firm of Eyster, Key, Tubb, Roth, Adams & Middleton, was honored with the Athena International Leadership Award at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce annual Women in Business Celebration at Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce announced today the addition of Amber Turner as director of workforce development and education, effective Sept. 26.

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.

John Seymour, president and CEO of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Mandy Price, director of workforce development and education, will step down from her position effective Aug. 31, 2016, to become the executive director of newly formed North Alabama Workforce Development Alliance (NAWDA).

ProsperityPAC, the political action committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, announced today three additional endorsements for the municipal candidate elections set for Aug. 23.

ProsperityPAC, the political action committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, announced today their endorsements for the upcoming Aug. 23 municipal elections.

The One Morgan Leadership Committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a municipal candidate forum Monday featuring those running for Mayor and City Council seats. The event – which will include a meet-and-greet and a formal question and answer session led by a moderator – will provide candidates and incumbents the opportunity to share their vision for Decatur.

The One Morgan Leadership Committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a municipal candidate forum approximately a month before local elections featuring those running for Mayor and City Council seats. The event – which will include a meet-and-greet and a formal question and answer session led by a moderator – will provide candidates and incumbents the opportunity to share their vision for Decatur.

Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO John Seymour announced today the promotion of Crystal Brown to vice president of business and investor development. Brown is currently serving as director of business development and public policy.

Based on the most recent announcement from the state and work completed over the past three school years by community and education partners, each child in Morgan County has access to voluntary Pre-K education.

Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Noel King today announced the election of Dr. Yvette Rice to the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Today, community leaders representing small business, non-profit and education were honored by the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce for their commitment to the business community and their contributions to increasing the quality of life for citizens across the area.

The Chamber’s annual Small Business Awards Celebration event recognizes the contributions of small business to the local and national economies and honors business leaders in our community. Approximately two of every three new jobs created in our economy are created by small businesses, and nearly 80 percent of the Chamber’s members are small businesses.