2025 State of Morgan County Forum Focuses on New Developments

The Chamber held the annual State of Morgan County Forum on February 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront with over 280 attendees. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, along with District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest and District 3 Commissioner Matthew Frost, provided updates on county initiatives over the past year. They also discussed new developments including the $7.1 million Morgan County Event Center under construction in Cotaco, a new agriculture center planned near the event center and a new senior center coming to Falkville.

“Morgan County is in great shape. I would tell people we’re in better shape now than we’ve ever been in my lifetime,” said Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long. “We’ve got a great county, and we’re excited about what’s happening and hoping others will be excited too and want to move into Morgan County.”

Thank you to our moderator, Wade Weaver, General Manager of Adams Beverages and Chair of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee, our presenting sponsor Morell Engineering, Inc and gold sponsors Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Huntsville International Airport and United Launch Alliance.

The State of Morgan County is one of several “State of” events the Chamber hosts annually, focusing on public policy. Advocacy is a core mission of the Chamber, working to support policies that promote business growth, economic development and a high quality of life for Morgan County residents. Each fall, the Chamber’s public policy committee meets to discuss local, state and federal legislative issues that impact businesses and the community. You can view our 2025 Public Policy Agenda by clicking here.

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