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Chamber Kicks Off New Leadership Development Classes for 2024-2025

October 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Chamber Kicks Off New Leadership Development Classes for 2024-2025

The Excellence in Leadership program, the flagship of the Chamber’s Leadership series, is designed to identify, orient, develop and network both existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the business community. The 2024-2025 class includes 40 professionals from across Morgan County who will meet monthly over 10 months, focusing on…

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Grant Opportunities Available for Downtown Decatur Businesses

October 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Grant Opportunities Available for Downtown Decatur Businesses

The Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DDRA) is offering several grant opportunities for downtown Decatur businesses through Main Street Alabama and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five $1,000 Illuminate Marketing Grants will be awarded to selected eligible businesses. The deadline to apply is November 1. In addition, DDRA will host a Bright Ideas Pitch Competition on…

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Parker Real Estate, LLC Named Finalist for AL Small Business Award

October 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Parker Real Estate, LLC Named Finalist for AL Small Business Award

Parker Real Estate, LLC was recently named a finalist in the 11-50 Employees category for the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards. These awards are presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). Parker Real Estate will be honored alongside other finalists at the…

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Joe McKaig Named Commodore of the Month for October

October 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Joe McKaig Named Commodore of the Month for October

At our monthly Commodore meeting on October 11, our guest speaker, Phil Wirey with Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society,  spoke about the history of Decatur and shared some interesting facts about our city. Congratulations to Joe McKaig with Decatur Baptist Church for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month…

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Chamber Members Discuss Statewide Issues at Public Policy Agenda Review

October 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Chamber Members Discuss Statewide Issues at Public Policy Agenda Review

On October 10, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 State 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 directly impact our region. Chamber members actively engaged…

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Emerging Leaders: Foundations of Investing

October 10, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 of REALTORS® and to…

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Alabama Leaders Kick Off EV Technology Center Project

October 10, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 into the future by equipping workers with the…

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September SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Angie Maples at Career Academies of Decatur

September 27, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 with a $150 gift card for her classroom, a $50 gift…

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Renasant Bank Hosts After Hours

September 20, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 a great way to grow…

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Chamber Members Review Public Policy Agenda on Local Issues

September 20, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 directly impact our region. Chamber members actively participated in…

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