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Thank you to TTL, Inc. for hosting After Hours on November 12. Our members enjoyed a relaxed evening of networking outside business hours, and it was a fantastic opportunity to tour the new TTL, Inc. office building and laboratory in downtown Decatur. Networking is one of the many valuable benefits of Chamber membership, providing a…
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At our monthly Commodore meeting on November 8, our guest speaker was Decatur City Councilman Kyle Pike. He discussed several topics from business and residential development to quality-of-life improvements and infrastructure projects. Congratulations to Jennifer Wright with MarMac Real Estate for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for November.…
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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), will host a Hiring Event on Wednesday, December 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Decatur Recreation Center, located at 610 4th Avenue SE in Decatur. This event is an opportunity for…
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The Chamber’s annual State of Education Forum, presented by Alabama Credit Union, was held on November 5 at First Baptist Church in Decatur. The forum was moderated by Scott Mayo, Executive Director of the Cook Museum of Natural Science. A highlight of the event was the student panel, where they shared insights on their education…
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Thank you to all who participated in our Federal Public Policy Agenda meeting on October 29. The one-hour meeting led by the Public Policy Committee provided the opportunity to review the 2024 agenda and suggest updates and revisions for the 2025 edition. The meeting focused on state issues was held in October in the Contractor…
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Mrs. Amy Hill, an 8th grade/12th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy (DHCA) is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for October. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, John Holley, Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, along with…
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On October 25, more than 135 golfers from across north Alabama took part in the Chamber’s annual Fall Golf Classic. This annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and friendly competition at Burningtree Country Club. Congratulations to all our winners! Morning Flight Winner: Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Longest Drive: Luke Nail Closest…
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The 2024 Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo was a huge success, attracting more than 1,600 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on October 17-18. The event brought together students from Decatur, Morgan County, Hartselle, Lawrence County, and private schools, to explore a wide range of career options. Hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with our…
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The Excellence in Leadership program, the flagship of the Chamber’s Leadership series, is designed to identify, orient, develop and network both existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the business community. The 2024-2025 class includes 40 professionals from across Morgan County who will meet monthly over 10 months, focusing on…
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The Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DDRA) is offering several grant opportunities for downtown Decatur businesses through Main Street Alabama and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five $1,000 Illuminate Marketing Grants will be awarded to selected eligible businesses. The deadline to apply is November 1. In addition, DDRA will host a Bright Ideas Pitch Competition on…
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