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(News Release) Boeing has been selected by the U.S. Air Force as the prime contractor for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) guidance subsystems support. The contract is worth up to $1.6 billion over 16 years, will be primarily performed in Ogden, Utah, and Heath, Ohio, and is expected to support a significant amount of…
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(News Release) Building off the tremendous success of the first program, Launch2035 is thrilled to announce the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Applicants with big ideas, community solutions, and emerging business endeavors may apply online now. The finale event, which is open to the public, will take place on March 20, 2023 at…
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Calhoun Community College will host its very first Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop. This free event will be held on Tuesday, February 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the college’s Huntsville campus in the Sparkman Building Lobby. According to Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), this…
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The Chamber’s three leadership development programs – Excellence, Edge and Equip – continued to meet throughout the fall and into the winter, reaching halfway points in each while continuing to develop the next generation of leaders in Decatur-Morgan County. Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in November…
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On December 14, Peggy Allen Towns was honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Women in Business Celebration at Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom, as well as the champion of justice and law, the ATHENA Leadership Award is presented across…
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Discover Decatur-Morgan County, the 2023 community guide and membership directory from the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has arrived! Inside you will find stories about our schools, healthcare, community attractions, workforce, small businesses, economic development and what makes our area stand out from the rest. Also, you can connect with our more than 800 member…
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Our last Breakfast & Biz event for 2022 was held on December 8th. Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion and two members of his command staff, Captain Jeremy Hayes and Captain Justin Lyon, provided an overview of the Decatur Police Department and discussed holiday safety tips, current crime trends and upcoming laws that will be taking…
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On December 7, more than 40 people attended our Emerging Leaders event in the Contractor Service & Fabrication, Inc boardroom. Many of us struggle when it comes to balancing work, home and other obligations which can result in frustration and burnout. Dr. Karockas “Doc Rock” Watkins shared how finding your personal purpose can help increase…
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On November 30, three members of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce were recognized by our state business associations as three of the top small businesses in Alabama for their impact on their surrounding community. M & M Servs, LLC (Emerging Business), Express Employment Professionals (1-10 Employees category), and Jackson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (11-50…
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UPDATE: Our “Shop Small, Shop Local” promotion for this holiday season ended on December 11 and we received more than 450 receipts. Twenty lucky winners were chosen to receive a $100 gift card from a Chamber member business of their choice. Congratulations to the following winners: Marshall Addie, Mike Albro, Merry Albro, Denice Carter, Sue…
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