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2024 State of Morgan County Forum Focuses on Growth and Development The Chamber held the annual State of Morgan County Forum on February 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest, District 3 Commissioner Don Stisher and District…

February SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Max Parker of Cotaco School Mr. Max Parker, a gifted specialist at Cotaco School in Somerville, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February. He’s been teaching the talented and gifted program for nearly a decade. The nomination received by Principal Kim Crow celebrated Mr. Parker’s willingness to…

Melissa Nichols Named Commodore of the Month On February 9, Mark Moody, broker/owner of MarMac Real Estate, spoke at our monthly Commodore about his beekeeping hobby. With seven years of experience under his belt, Mark currently tends to nine hives. He also shared jars of honey with the entire group. Congratulations to Melissa Nichols with…

FlashFiber Celebrates 10,000th Customer (News Release) FlashFiber, the high-speed fiber internet provider started by Joe Wheeler EMC, is excited to announce a significant milestone as it welcomes the Kilgo family of Hartselle as its 10,000th customer. In celebration of this momentous occasion, representatives from FlashFiber, joined by representatives of both the Hartselle and Decatur-Morgan County…

Local Employers Connect with Job Seekers at Hiring Event Following the 2024 Career & Workforce Expo on February 6, the public was invited to attend a Hiring Event at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion from 2:30 to 6 p.m. This event, in partnership with AIDT, Alabama Works!, Calhoun Community College and the Morgan County Economic Development Association,…

Alabama Port Authority Announces New Inland Port in Decatur (News Release) On February 7, the Alabama Port Authority announced the location of its third intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) in Alabama. Strategically positioned in Decatur, Ala., the new facility is in partnership with CSX Transportation (CSX) and will complete rail connectivity from the ICTF at…

Emerging Leaders: Estate Planning Basics for Every Stage of Life On February 7, our Emerging Leaders event provided attendees with a comprehensive introduction to estate planning, a vital step for individuals of all ages. Attorney Christy Richardson from McBride Richardson, P.C., delivered an insightful overview of the fundamental aspects of estate planning, including living wills…

2024 Career & Workforce Expo Connects Local Companies and Students On February 6, approximately 1,000 high school students from Decatur City, Hartselle City, Morgan County, Athens City, Madison City and private school systems attended the 2024 Career & Workforce Expo. The annual event was held at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in partnership with Calhoun Community…

2024 Legislative Session Begins; Governor Ivey Delivers State of State Address The House and Senate gaveled in on Tuesday, February 6, to officially begin the 2024 legislative session. A total of 242 bills have been introduced in both chambers, with 157 in the House and 85 in the Senate. Governor Kay Ivey opened the session…

January SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Christy Williams of Eastwood Elementary School Mrs. Christy Williams, a 3rd-grade teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, was recognized as the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for January. With 25 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Williams stands as a role model for her students and colleagues alike. The…