Posts by rkeith_rachel@dcc.org
Breakfast & Biz: Mental Health Matters
Breakfast & Biz: Mental Health Matters At our Breakfast & Biz event on April 13, Decatur Morgan Hospital – West Campus Executive Director Amy Gillott gave an eye-opening presentation on the mental health crisis we are facing in our community and ways we can help make a difference. Amy said one of the factors contributing…
Read MoreNominations Open for 2023 Small Business Awards
Nominations Open for 2023 Small Business Awards The Chamber invites you to help us highlight the best in our community by nominating business leaders for our three awards: the Raymon Baker – John Cook – Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year Award; the Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the Year Award; and…
Read MoreCity of Decatur to Host Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study
City of Decatur to Host Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study The City of Decatur will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 2 to obtain input and feedback regarding the Tennessee River Bridge Feasibility Study. The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Turner-Surles Community Resource Center at 702 Sycamore…
Read MoreField Representative for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong Speaks at Emerging Leaders Event
Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong Speaks at Emerging Leaders Event Our guest presenter our Emerging Leaders event on April 5 was Josh Melson. He’s the local field representative and agriculture advisor for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong. Josh explained his new role and the various types of casework his office can help…
Read MoreDecatur Kicks Off 3rd Friday on April 21 in downtown
Decatur Kicks Off 3rd Friday on April 21 in downtown The first 3rd Friday of 2023 will kick off April 21, on 2nd Avenue between Lee Street and Gordon Drive. 3rd Friday is a monthly street festival hosted on the third Friday of every month in downtown Decatur from April through October with live music,…
Read MoreChamber’s Three Leadership Development Programs Meet in the New Year
Chamber’s Three Leadership Development Programs Meet in the New Year Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in January for a Poverty Simulation facilitated by Leadership Greater Huntsville at First Baptist Church Decatur. Each class member was given a scenario of being in a certain economic situation and…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Honors Award Recipients, Celebrates Successful Chamber Year
Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients, Celebrates Successful Chamber Year On March 29, the Chamber welcomed more than 250 members of the business community to our 2023 Annual Meeting presented by Indorama Ventures at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. The event celebrates the past year of successes in our community while looking ahead with the transition…
Read MoreHigh-definition Cameras Installed in Decatur, Offering Railfans 24/7 Live-streaming of Trains
High-definition Cameras Installed in Decatur, Offering Railfans 24/7 Live-streaming of Trains (News Release) -Virtual Railfan, Inc. the leading provider of 24/7 live streams of popular railroad locations for train fans, is proud to announce the installation of high-definition cameras at the Historic Decatur Union Depot in Decatur, Alabama. Mounted on the historic building, the cameras…
Read MoreSinging River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists
Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists Launch 2035, created to promote regional cooperation in North Alabama, hosted the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition at Athens State University on March 20. The program received 45 applications representing businesses from across eight North Alabama counties. Eight finalists pitched…
Read MoreChamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators
Chamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators On March 7-8, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, and members of our Excellence in Leadership and Edge Student Leadership programs traveled to Montgomery to visit with legislators, tour exhibits telling the story of our state history and to learn more about our state government.…
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