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Athens State Welcomes Jonathan Blanchard for Black History Month Workshop and Concert

February 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Athens State Welcomes Jonathan Blanchard for Black History Month Workshop and Concert

(News Release) Soul singer Jonathan Blanchard will be coming to Athens State University to headline a workshop and concert as the University celebrates Black History Month. The workshop portion is titled, “How to Entertain, Educate and Enlighten” and the concert portion is titled, “Music of the Movement.” “Music of the Movement” will be an interactive…

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Breakfast & Biz: Develop and Prepare Your Workforce 

February 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Breakfast & Biz: Develop and Prepare Your Workforce 

On February 8, the Chamber held its first Breakfast & Biz event of 2023. 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 to promote work-based learning opportunities in north Alabama. His goal is to work with…

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Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Dinner Event on March 4

February 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Dinner Event on March 4

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership class has chosen a charity dinner event called “Let the Good Times Roll” for their community project this year. It will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. There will be food, drinks and a celebration of every…

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Career & Workforce Expo Connects Local Companies and Students

February 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Career & Workforce Expo Connects Local Companies and Students

On February 7, approximately 1,000 high school students from school systems in Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties attended the 2023 Career & Workforce Expo. The annual event was held at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in partnership with Calhoun Community College and Morgan County Economic Development Association. More than 65 local business and industry partners in high…

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Calhoun Host Virtual USA Jobs Workshop

February 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Calhoun Host Virtual USA Jobs Workshop

Are you interested in an internship or full-time employment on Redstone Arsenal? Calhoun Career Services is offering a Virtual Federal Jobs Workshop to learn more about the application process on Thursday, February 23 at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Tracey Washington with NASA will be facilitating the discussion. Calhoun students, alumni, and faculty are encouraged…

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$1 Million Grant Brings New Jobs to North AL

February 6, 2023 | Comments Off on $1 Million Grant Brings New Jobs to North AL

(News Release) Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $1 million grant to help a north Alabama airport expand and bring in a new industry creating 250 jobs for the area. Awarded to the Limestone County Commission, the Community Development Block Grant will be used to extend infrastructure needed for an aviation related company to locate…

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Nominations Open for 2023 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award

February 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Nominations Open for 2023 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award

The Chamber invites you to nominate a member of our community for the 2023 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year award, which honors a resident who reflects dedication, service and faithfulness to our community. The award is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, March 29. Last year’s recipient was Sonny…

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Morgan County Eligible for FEMA Assistance

February 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Morgan County Eligible for FEMA Assistance

Morgan County is now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Alabama. Individuals, households and businesses in Morgan County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. Those with insurance are also encouraged to…

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Emerging Leaders: Develop a Fire Safety Plan to Protect Your Business

February 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Emerging Leaders: Develop a Fire Safety Plan to Protect Your Business

Our Emerging Leaders event was held at the City of Decatur Fire and Police Training Center in Flint on February 1. Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thornton provided information on how to develop a safety plan to protect your business from fires and other natural disasters. Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal Jason Jones explained…

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Arbor Day Foundation Names Decatur a 2022 Tree City USA®

February 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Arbor Day Foundation Names Decatur a 2022 Tree City USA®

(News Release) Decatur was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Decatur achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at…

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