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2024 Montgomery Trip Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators On March 19-20, Chamber members, community leaders,  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. The Excellence class…

Career Academies Becomes Third High School for Decatur City Schools On March 19, the Decatur City Schools Board of Education approved the addition of Career Academies of Decatur (CAD) as third high school for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Superintendent Michael Douglas said the state required at least 250 students to enroll at the new…

March SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie Roden at F.E. Burleson Elementary School Mrs. Stephanie Roden, a gifted specialist at F.E. Burleson Elementary School in Hartselle, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for March. She is a veteran teacher who has taught secondary English, served as Library Media Specialist and just recently moved into…

Decatur Receives $18.4 Million for Bike Trail DECATUR, ALA. – The U.S. Department of Transportation today awarded the City of Decatur more than $18.4 million in federal funds for the Dr. Bill Sims Hike-Bike Way on the Singing River Trail, Mayor Tab Bowling announced. This funding, provided from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA),…

Luke Etheredge Named Commodore of the Month Congratulations to Luke Etheredge with Providence Insurance for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month at our last meeting of this fiscal year on March 8! As we prepare to welcome our new Commodores for the 2024-2025 term starting on April 1, we…

Breakfast & Biz: Cyber Security and How it Affects Your Business The Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz event on March 6 provided invaluable insights into cyber security strategies for businesses. Daniel Starr, Managing Partner at Lightwire Solutions, covered current cyber security trends, data breach costs, protection measures and changes in cyber insurance requirements. Chad Sizemore from…

Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Cornhole Tournament on April 13 The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership class has chosen a charity cornhole tournament called “Boss of the Toss” for their community project this year. It will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Decatur Elks Lodge #655 at 2625…

GIA & Co. Boutique Hosts Coffee & Cards Thank you to GIA & Co. Boutique on 6th Avenue in Decatur for hosting Coffee & Cards on February 29. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and learn more about GIA & Co. Boutique, a family owned business that is…

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…