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Breakfast & Biz Event Focuses on Workforce Retention
Breakfast & Biz Event Focuses on Workforce Retention More then 40 attendees joined us for the Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz event on November 15 at the Magnolia Room. Pam Werstler with Acorn to Oak Consulting shared strategies to enhance workforce retention and creating a thriving workplace culture. Pam also offered insights on talent attraction, legal…
Read MoreMelanie Tyson Named Commodore of the Month
Melanie Tyson Named Commodore of the Month Thank you to Habitat ReStore on Central Parkway in Decatur for hosting our monthly Commodore meeting on November 10. Commodore Admiral and Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County Executive Director Landis Griffin explained the mission of the nonprofit organization that creates affordable housing to improve the lives of…
Read MoreBusiness Community Develops 2024 Public Policy Agenda
Business Community Develops 2024 Public Policy Agenda Thanks to all who participated in our Federal Public Policy Agenda meeting on November 9. The one-hour meeting led by the Public Policy Committee provided the opportunity to review the 2023 agenda and suggest updates and revisions for the 2024 edition. The meeting focused on state issues was…
Read MoreState of Education Forum Provides Updates on Local School Systems and Higher Education Partners
State of Education Forum Provides Updates on Local School Systems and Higher Education Partners On November 2, the Chamber hosted its annual State of Education forum featuring Athens State University Interim President Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, Calhoun Community College President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Decatur City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Head of…
Read MoreACCS Innovation Center Headquarters Opens in Decatur
ACCS Innovation Center Headquarters Opens in Decatur (News Release) More than 7,700 Alabamians have enrolled in rapid career training for in-demand jobs since the start of the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success courses. The engine behind the courses, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, opened a new headquarters in Decatur on…
Read MoreChamber Members Save 20% on Athens State Tuition in November
Chamber Members Save 20% on Athens State Tuition in November The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has a learning partnership with Athens State University that provides a 10% tuition discount for employees of our more than 800 member businesses and their immediate families. This month only, a one-time offer of a 20% tuition discount will be applied…
Read MoreMember Spotlight –Party Central, Inc.
Member Spotlight –Party Central, Inc. Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series where we take a moment to highlight one of our business members. Our feature company for September and October was Party Central, Inc. We spoke with with owner Courtney Creighton to find out more about her business. What year was your business founded? It…
Read MorePryor Field Regional Airport Grows Again
Pryor Field Regional Airport Grows Again (News Release) Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is growing yet again, with a new taxiway and access road underway on the northwest side of the airport. Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Tanner, Ala., broke ground this month on a concrete taxiway and access road that stems off of…
Read MoreChamber’s 2023 Washington Update Cancelled Due to Voting Deadline on Funding Bills
Chamber’s 2023 Washington Update Cancelled Due to Voting Deadline on Funding Bills Regarding our upcoming 2023 Washington Update event featuring Congressman Dale Strong, we were notified by his office that Congressional leadership has made the decision to reduce the upcoming two-week recess in order to vote on funding bills with a looming November 17 deadline.…
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award
Nominations Open for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award. An outstanding business leader will be recognized with the prestigious award during our annual Women in Business Celebration on Wednesday, December 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Named after the Greek goddess…
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