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December SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Christy Bennich at Crestline Elementary School in Hartselle
December SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Christy Bennich at Crestline Elementary School in Hartselle Christy Bennich, a reading specialist at Crestline Elementary School in Hartselle, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for December. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with John Holley, Chairman…
Read MoreMary Ila Ward Honored with 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award
Mary Ila Ward Honored with 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award On December 11, Mary Ila Ward was honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 15th 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…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Crisis Residential Unit in Decatur
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Crisis Residential Unit in Decatur On December 10, The Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama broke ground on a new 16-bed crisis residential unit at 4110 Highway 31 South in Decatur. This in-patient psychiatric facility will serve 18 counties in Region 1, providing critical care for individuals committed to…
Read MoreChamber Begins Search for Director of Investor and Leadership Development
Chamber Begins Search for Director of Investor and Leadership Development Our Director of Member and Investor Relations, Judy Brown, who has been an invaluable part of our team for the past six years, will be transitioning out of her role with the Chamber effective Friday, December 13. Judy has accepted a new opportunity with Calhoun…
Read MoreBrent Gosnell Named Commodore of the Month for December
Brent Gosnell Named Commodore of the Month for December At our monthly Commodore meeting on December 6, our Commodores were able to enjoy lunch, Christmas trivia and an ugly sweater contest. Congratulations to Brent Gosnell with Edward Jones for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for December. This group of…
Read MoreChamber’s Industry Day for Teachers Connects Education and Manufacturing
Chamber’s Industry Day for Teachers Connects Education and Manufacturing In November, seven local teachers participated in the second annual Industry Day for Teachers hosted by the Chamber. These educators spent the day at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. The day included orientation, safety training and shadowing opportunities for teachers to gain insights to help guide…
Read MoreUnlocking AI’s Potential at Emerging Leaders Event
Unlocking AI’s Potential at Emerging Leaders Event At our Emerging Leaders event on December 4, more than 30 attendees heard from Dr. Katia Maxwell, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Athens State University. She explained practical ways to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into small business operations, from enhancing customer service to streamlining sales, finance,…
Read MoreHiring Event Connects Job Seekers with Local Employers
Hiring Event Connects Job Seekers with Local Employers On December 4, the Chamber, in partnership with AIDT, Career Connect, and the Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA), hosted a successful Hiring Event at the Fort Decatur Recreation Center. With approximately 200 job seekers connecting with 19 local employers, the event offered a range of job…
Read MoreDecember Member Highlight: Brown Books & More
December Member Highlight: Brown Books & More The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Member Highlight for December is Brown Books & More located at 2119 Westmead Drive SW Suite 10 in Decatur. We spoke with Owner Janelle Brown to find out more about this local business. Describe your organization, including the history and services you…
Read MoreShop Local and Win Big this Holiday Season with the Chamber’s Gift Card Giveaway
Shop Local and Win Big this Holiday Season with the Chamber’s Gift Card Giveaway UPDATE: Our Shop Small, Shop Local Giveaway for this holiday season ended on Monday, December 9. Lucky winners were chosen to receive a $100 gift card from a Chamber member business of their choice. Winners chose gift cards from 609 Social…
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