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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Morgan County Commission, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 7 to mark the official opening of Morgan County Service Center – East Located at 62 Guyer Cove Road in Somerville, the facility houses satellite offices for the revenue commissioner’s office and the license commissioner’s office.…

On Thursday, November 3, the Chamber hosted its annual State of Education forum featuring Athens State University President Dr. Philip Way, Calhoun Community College President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Decatur City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas, Hartselle City Schools Director of Operations Rocky Smith, Morgan County Schools Assistant Superintendent Tracie Turrentine and moderator Scott Mayo, Executive…

(News Release) – A new hiking and bicycling trail at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is now open. The trail, portions of which overlay the existing Airport Road, has a fine textured gravel surface and travels through forests, along agricultural fields, and near Flint Creek. The new trailhead parking lot can be accessed from the main…

(News Release) Cullman Regional is taking steps to build North Alabama’s first freestanding emergency department at Hartselle Health Park, a multi-service outpatient facility opened by the hospital in 2021. “We’ve learned a lot about the Hartselle community and its healthcare needs over the last several years,” said Lisa Courtney, vice president of physician and outpatient…

The Excellence in Leadership program is the flagship program of the Chamber’s Leadership series. The program was designed to identify, orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the area business community. The 2022-2023 class features 35 professionals from across Morgan County and meets monthly for 10…

On October 13, more than 1,600 eighth grade students from across Morgan County took part in the Chamber’s annual Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo, giving students the chance to explore the wide range of possible careers paths available to them in their own backyard. The event is made possible by Presenting Sponsor 3M of Decatur.…

The Chamber’s Fall Golf Classic – presented by Adams Beverages – welcomed more than 100 members representing companies from across north Alabama to Burningtree County Club on October 7. The annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and hospitality at one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in north Alabama. Congratulations…

(News Release) – Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., the world’s leading producer of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, is pleased to announce a significant upgrade of its carbon fiber facility located in Decatur, Alabama. The $15 million investment will double the production capacity of the high-performance TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber and add critical redundancy.…

Business owner and leadership trainer, Keith Jackson spoke to the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders event on October 5, at the training center for Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. Keith explained how personal development has made a difference in his life and business and how you can use it learn new skills to promote professional growth. Keith…

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the start of our annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) that will match local businesses with marketing opportunities to put them in front of their target audiences. This year’s volunteer led initiative, Connect 22, will be chaired by Dr. Jimmy Hodges, president of Calhoun Community College.…