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Member Spotlight – Go Vertical Aviation
Member Spotlight – Go Vertical Aviation Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series where we take a moment to feature one of our business members. Our feature company for March and April 2024 was Go Vertical Aviation. We spoke with Owner and Chief Flight Instructor Jason Evans to find out more about the business. Describe…
Read MoreChamber Hosts 2024 State of the City Forum
Chamber Hosts 2024 State of the City Forum The Chamber’s State of the City Forum was held on April 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. With over 285 in attendance, City Council President Pro Tem Carlton McMasters, Councilman Kyle Pike and moderator Wade Weaver with Adams Beverages discussed several topics from business and residential development…
Read MoreAlabama Credit Union – Greenbrier Hosts After Hours
Alabama Credit Union – Greenbrier Hosts After Hours Thank you to Alabama Credit Union – Greenbrier for hosting After Hours on April 18. It was a chance for our members to enjoy a casual evening of networking outside of business hours. It was also a great opportunity to learn more about Alabama Credit Union’s new location at…
Read MoreApril SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie O’Hare at Eastwood Elementary School
April SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie O’Hare at Eastwood Elementary School Ms. Stephanie O’Hare, a Kindergarten teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for April presented by Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Our April sponsor Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company represented by Luke Davis, Chamber Chairman…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur
Ribbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m., to celebrate the launch of Glenmont Acres, a new home community by Rausch Coleman Homes in Decatur. The event will take place…
Read MoreEmerging Leaders: Decreasing Stress, Setting Boundaries
Emerging Leaders: Decreasing Stress, Setting Boundaries At our Emerging Leaders event on April 3, attendees heard from Counselor Ruthie Jones, RN, LCISW with Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division. She provided strategies for managing stress in your personal and professional life and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burnout. Thank you to our supporting sponsor Kiwanis Club…
Read MoreChamber’s Leadership Programs Meet in New Year
Chamber’s Leadership Programs Meet in New Year Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in February for a Poverty Simulation facilitated by Leadership Greater Huntsville at First Baptist Church Decatur. The class was assigned a family situation, given a scenario of a certain economic situation and had to…
Read MoreApril Member Highlight: Morgan County Child Advocacy Center
April Member Highlight: Morgan County Child Advocacy Center The Chamber’s Member Highlight for April is the Morgan County Child Advocacy Center located at 801 Church St NE in Decatur. We spoke with Executive Director Misty Cowger to find out more about this nonprofit organization. Describe your organization, including the history and services you provide? The…
Read More2024 Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients
2024 Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients On March 27, the Chamber held our 2024 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, celebrating our 93rd year. Outgoing Chairwoman Jamie Reeves, Broker/Owner of MeritHouse Realty & Capital Management passed the gavel to Chairman-elect John Holley, Dean for Technologies at Calhoun Community College. This transition marks the beginning…
Read MoreRegister for Launch Tank Competition on April 29
Register for Launch Tank Competition on April 29 Join us to cheer on the finalists at the live pitching event for the third annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition on Monday, April 29 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at 10 a.m. You can register for your free seats by clicking here. Applications…
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