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At our monthly Commodore meeting on December 6, our Commodores were able to enjoy lunch, Christmas trivia and an ugly sweater contest. Congratulations to Brent Gosnell with Edward Jones for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for December. This group of more than 40 professionals volunteer their time and expertise…
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In November, seven local teachers participated in the second annual Industry Day for Teachers hosted by the Chamber. These educators spent the day at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. The day included orientation, safety training and shadowing opportunities for teachers to gain insights to help guide their students toward local career opportunities. On November 19,…
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At our Emerging Leaders event on December 4, more than 30 attendees heard from Dr. Katia Maxwell, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Athens State University. She explained practical ways to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into small business operations, from enhancing customer service to streamlining sales, finance, HR and strategic planning. A highlight of…
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On December 4, the Chamber, in partnership with AIDT, Career Connect, and the Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA), hosted a successful Hiring Event at the Fort Decatur Recreation Center. With approximately 200 job seekers connecting with 19 local employers, the event offered a range of job opportunities and on-site interviews. Attendees were able to…
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UPDATE: Our Shop Small, Shop Local Giveaway for this holiday season ended on Monday, December 9. Lucky winners were chosen to receive a $100 gift card from a Chamber member business of their choice. Winners chose gift cards from 609 Social Market and Provisions, Alfonso’s Pizza, Bank Street Grill, ElaMar Esthetics Boutique, Francesco’s Italian Restaurant,…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AIDT, Career Connect, and the Morgan County Economic Development Association (MCEDA), is excited to host a Hiring Event designed to connect job seekers with leading local employers. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort…
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The Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz event on November 21 at The Magnolia Room brought together local business professionals for an engaging session led by Jillian Miles Massey of Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. Jillian’s presentation focused on empowering teams to unlock their creative potential through innovative problem-solving techniques. Attendees participated in an interactive session where they…
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Decatur- Morgan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Crystal Brown was presented with the prestigious Jamie Wallace Award at The Partnership annual meeting of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (Alabama Chambers) in Birmingham on November 19, 2024. Named in honor of long-time chamber professional Jamie…
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On November 19, Parker Real Estate was honored as a finalist in the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards (11-50 Employees category) at the BCA/CCAA Partnership Annual Meeting in Birmingham. Presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the awards celebrate the best in…
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We appreciate everyone who joined us this morning for the 2024 Workforce NOW Summit at Calhoun Community College on November 15. Keynote speaker, Michael Bridier, Project Manager of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship for Region 1, explained how to develop and prepare your workforce using apprenticeships. Michael works with organizations across 13 northern Alabama counties…
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