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Launch 2035, created to promote regional cooperation in North Alabama, hosted the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition at Athens State University on March 20. The program received 45 applications representing businesses from across eight North Alabama counties. Eight finalists pitched their idea to either start or grow their business to the judges…
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On March 7-8, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, 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 started their two-day trip at the Dexter…
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(News Release) In one of her first official actions following the 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 735, delivering on her commitment to making state government work with greater efficiency and accountability for the people of Alabama. “Sometimes, the best thing government can do is just get…
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The American Dream Project is offering the chance to win a 1,000-square-foot space for a pop-up shop inside the Decatur Mall . The storefront will be rent free for 12 weeks from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 and pop-up concepts of all types are encouraged. The space is located near the main entrance of the…
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For the third year, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has invested in eight high schools in Decatur, Morgan County and Hartselle for another year of YouScience, an aptitude‐driven talent identification platform. YouScience provides a 90-minute assessment that students take on the computer. It then provides them with career choices that are best suited to…
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Alabama Credit Union on 6th Avenue in Decatur hosted the Chamber’s first Coffee & Cards for 2023. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment and learn more about Alabama Credit Union. Networking opportunities are a member benefit to help build…
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The State of Morgan County Forum was held on February 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront with more than 200 in attendance. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest and District 4 Commissioner Greg Abercrombie answered questions that provided an overview of the…
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(News Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Nucor Corp. plans to invest approximately $125 million to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama where a new business unit, Nucor Towers & Structures, will produce transmission towers. Nucor, which already has a significant presence in Alabama, has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs…
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According to Stacker.com, Decatur was ranked the number one place where people in Huntsville are looking to a buy home in February 2023. Stacker compiled the statistics about where people in Huntsville are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com. We look forward to the additional residential options coming…
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting local African American residents who helped shape and impact our community that you might not have heard about. Frank J. Sykes was born on April 10, 1892 in Decatur. While attending Howard University to earn his dental degree, he started all…
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