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Major Tax Reform to Benefit Small Businesses
Major Tax Reform to Benefit Small Businesses (News Release) – Governor Kay Ivey announced the implementation of a major tax reform initiative to help Alabama small businesses. Effective October 1, 2023, more than 3,000 Alabama small businesses will no longer be required to pay monthly estimated sales taxes to the state Department of Revenue. “Alabama’s…
Read MoreAthens State University Enrollment Increases for Fall 2023 Semester
Athens State University Enrollment Increases for Fall 2023 Semester (News Release) Athens State University is pleased to announce an increase in enrollment numbers for the Fall 2023 semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the University’s headcount is up 2.1% compared to the Fall 2022 semester. Credit hour production is also up for both…
Read MoreBusiness Community Meets to Develop Local Public Policy Agenda
Business Community Meets to Develop Local Public Policy Agenda Chamber members met on September 12 to review our current Public Policy Agenda on local issues and suggest revisions to the 2024 edition. Advocacy is a key part of the work of the Chamber and we encourage our members to participate in the process as we…
Read MorePhilip Wright Named Commodore of the Month
Philip Wright Named Commodore of the Month Leadership Coach Carol Beth Durbin with Durbin Leadership, LLC was the featured speaker for our monthly Commodore meeting on September 8. She spoke on leadership and motivation and the group had fun putting her tips into practice by building a paper tower. Congratulations to Philip Wright with The…
Read MoreUpdate on the Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Update on the Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (News Release) Last month, Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), and the response from parents and community partners across the state has been overwhelming. Sixty counties are now providing access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. With the…
Read MoreCity of Decatur Hosts Second Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study
City of Decatur Hosts Second Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study On August 31, The City of Decatur held a second public meeting at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion to obtain input and feedback regarding the Tennessee River Bridge Feasibility Study. Residents who attend the meeting were able to look at six possible routes for a new…
Read MoreChamber’s Excellence in Leadership Announces 2023-2024 Class
Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Announces 2023-2024 Class Excellence in Leadership, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s adult leadership development program, kicked off this year’s class on August 31 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur. The class consists of 37 professionals from businesses, industries, healthcare providers, municipalities, colleges and non-profit organizations. Chamber members nominate individuals from…
Read MoreMember Spotlight – P48 Storage
Member Spotlight – P48 Storage Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series where we take a moment to highlight one of our business members. Our feature company for July and August was P48 Storage. We spoke with with owners, Jon and Jamna Tucker, to ask them a few questions about their business. Read below to learn more…
Read MoreCalhoun, NC3 and Trane Collaborate to Address Rapidly Growing Industry Demand in HVAC
Calhoun, NC3 and Trane Collaborate to Address Rapidly Growing Industry Demand in HVAC (News Release) Calhoun Community College, in collaboration with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and Trane® – by Trane Technologies, hosted an open house ceremony on Tuesday, August 29. According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
Read MoreEvaBank Hosts Coffee & Cards
EvaBank Hosts Coffee & Cards EvaBank on Danville Road in Decatur hosted the Chamber’s third quarter Coffee & Cards on August 29. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment and learn more about EvaBank which has seven branches in Alabama.…
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