Posts by rkeith_rachel@dcc.org

Survey Asks What Restaurants, Retail and Residential Options People Want in Downtown Decatur On September 6, Main Street Alabama began a market study focusing on economic impact, recruitment and business development opportunities that will make downtown Decatur an even better place to visit, live, work and do business. The free market study requires a community survey to be…

Breakfast & Biz: Becoming a Better Leader in Today’s Complex Work Environment At the Chamber’s Breakfast and Biz event on August 11, motivational speaker and author Lemzel Johnson spoke about how to become a better leader in today’s complex work environment. Lemzel kept the crowd of around 50 people engaged with demonstrations that show how…

Partners-In-Education Breakfast Connects Businesses and Industries with Local Schools More than 150 business leaders, principals and school personnel came together for Chamber’s annual Partners-In-Education Breakfast & Work Session on August 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.  During the work session, business and industry leaders worked with the local school they are partnered with to develop…

Decatur Fire & Rescue Creates Autism Awareness Group Decatur Fire & Rescue is excited to announce the formation of an Autism awareness group. The forum will consist of citizens, parents, and specialists that will help the department with the ever-evolving needs and developments in emergencies with patients on the spectrum. Decatur Fire and Rescue leadership…

Local Heroes Recognized by Decatur City Council for Helping Heart Attack Patient On Monday, August 15, Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thorton and Mayor Tab Bowling recognized local heroes at the Decatur City Council meeting. On the afternoon of June 25, 2022, a Decatur citizen suffered a massive heart attack at Publix located on…

How to Become a Better Leader in Today’s Complex Work Environment At the Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz development event on August 11, motivational speaker and author Lemzel Johnson provided tips on how to become a better leader in today’s complex work environment. Lemzel kept the crowd of around 50 people engaged with demonstrations that show how to focus on…

Emerging Leaders Tour Pryor Field Regional Airport We had a great turnout on August 3, at our combined Emerging Leaders/Workforce Coalition event at Pryor Field Regional Airport. Pryor Field Manager Adam Fox spoke about the history of the airport, the economic impact it has on our community and plans for growth and expansion. We also learned an air…

The Chamber Celebrates New Teachers in our Community One of the most important professions that gives life and character to a community are educators committed to serving students in our classroom. In late July, the Chamber celebrated those joining systems in our area who have decided to help shape the next generation of leaders. On…

City of Decatur to Host Public Input Session for Upper River Road & Old River Road Project The City of Decatur’s Engineering Department, in partnership with Garver Engineering, will host a public input meeting for residents regarding the Upper River Road and Old River Road project on Wednesday, August 10, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00…