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Emerging Leaders: Foundations of Investing At our Emerging Leaders event on October 9, more than 20 attendees heard from Cindy Smith, CFP® with Edward Jones on the Foundations of Investing. She shared key tips on strategy, asset allocation and staying focused on what you can control. Thank you to our supporting sponsor the Morgan County Association…

Alabama Leaders Kick Off EV Technology Center Project (News Release) – On October 9, alongside state and local leaders, Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair celebrated the official launch of construction on a cutting-edge $30 million workforce training center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park near Decatur. This new facility is set to propel the state’s automotive industry…

September SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Angie Maples at Career Academies of Decatur Ms. Angie Maples, an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at the Career Academies of Decatur (CAD), is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for September. Jamie Reeves, Chairwoman of the Chamber’s One Vision Foundation Board, along with Chamber staff, surprised Ms. Maples…

Renasant Bank Hosts After Hours Thank you to Renasant Bank for hosting After Hours on September 19. Our members enjoyed a relaxed evening of networking outside business hours, and it was a fantastic opportunity to tour their beautiful new building in downtown Decatur. Networking is one of the many valuable benefits of Chamber membership, providing…

Chamber Members Review Public Policy Agenda on Local Issues On September 19, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2025 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that…

Chamber Hosts Successful Hiring Event with Strong Turnout On September 17, the Chamber, in partnership with the Morgan/Limestone County Department of Human Resources A-RESET Program, hosted a successful Hiring Event at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. Approximately 515 job seekers connected with more than 50 local employers actively hiring for a variety of positions. “I think this…

Victoria Read Named Commodore of the Month for September At our monthly Commodore meeting on September 13, our guest speaker was attorney Doug Bachuss of Nowlin, Bachuss, & Gray Law Firm. He took the time to inform our Commodores on the importance of living wills and Powers of Attorney for themselves, their spouses and adult…

Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz Introduces Flawless Delivery Training Program The Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz professional development and networking event was held on September 11 at The Magnolia Room. Craig Johnston, Director of Workforce Development Training & Advocacy with Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA), introduced more than 40 attendees to Flawless Delivery, a certified customer…

Alabama Center for the Arts Breaks Ground on $15M Facility to Expand Music and Dance Opportunities for Students On September 9, leaders from Calhoun Community College, Athens State University, Decatur City Schools and local legislators gathered to break ground on the Alabama Center for the Arts’ (ACA) new Academy for Music and Movement. The state-of-the-art,…

Chamber Hosts Annual State of Healthcare Forum: A Focus on Innovation and Community Care The Chamber hosted its annual State of Healthcare Forum on August 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront, bringing together key voices from our local healthcare system. This event provided a platform for healthcare leaders to share insights, updates and…