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City 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.…
Read MorePartners-In-Education Breakfast and Work Session Connects Businesses and Industries with Local Schools
Partners-In-Education Breakfast and Work Session Connects Businesses and Industries with Local Schools More than 130 business leaders, principals and school personnel came together for the Chamber’s annual Partners-In-Education Breakfast and Work Session on August 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. During the work session, business and industry leaders and the local school they are partnered…
Read MoreChamber Partners with Athens State University to Offer Tuition Discount to Members
Chamber Partners with Athens State University to Offer Tuition Discount to Members On August 16, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a new learning partnership with Athens State University to offer reduced tuition for employees of our more than 800 member businesses. Benefits of the learning partnership…
Read MoreMiranda Runion Named Commodore of the Month
Miranda Runion Named Commodore of the Month Thank you to Decatur Morgan Hospital for hosting our monthly Commodore meeting today at the Decatur General Campus. President Kelli Powers welcomed the group and Vice President of Development Noel Lovelace explained how the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation provides support to the hospital. They toured the campus after…
Read MoreEmerging Leaders: Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Leaders: Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence We had a great turnout on August 2 for our Emerging Leaders event at the Chamber. Bryan Clark, owner of 3 Paths Marketing, discussed the benefits and security risks of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) both personally and professionally. Bryan has taken several AI courses through Courseera and Code Academy and…
Read MoreThe Chamber Celebrates New Teachers in our Community
The Chamber Celebrates New Teachers in our Community In late July, the Chamber celebrated educators who have decided to help shape the next generation of leaders by joining the Decatur City and Morgan County School Systems. On day one of our two-day event held at First Baptist Church, the Chamber welcomed administrators, principals and educators…
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