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New Downtown Decatur Parking Deck Now Open

June 27, 2024 | Comments Off on New Downtown Decatur Parking Deck Now Open

According to The Decatur Daily, the new downtown Decatur Municipal Parking Deck, located at 109 Moulton Street at the intersection of First Avenue Southeast, opened to the public on June 27. Constructed by Fite Building Company, Inc. at a cost of $9.88 million, the deck was developed as part of an incentive package for the…

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2024 Educational Camps Prepare Future Workforce

June 27, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 Educational Camps Prepare Future Workforce

In June, the Chamber partnered with Calhoun Community College for seven engaging summer camps for local students over a two-week period. These included two Precision Machining camps, two CyberPatriot Camps, the Advanced Automotive Academy, a Healthcare Camp, and the 18th Annual SWeETy (Summer Welding, Engineering & Electrical Technology) Camp. Thirty high school girls participated in…

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Spirit of America Festival Celebrates 53 Years

June 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Spirit of America Festival Celebrates 53 Years

(News release) An incredible lineup of performers and one of the largest and most spectacular firework shows are on the agenda for this year’s Spirit of America Festival. Now in its 53rd year, the annual celebration honors the contributions of Americans, both past and present, who have dedicated their lives to the preservation of our…

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Breakfast & Biz: The 6 Types of Working Genius

June 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Breakfast & Biz: The 6 Types of Working Genius

The Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz professional development and networking event was held on June 18 at The Magnolia Room, attracting over 40 members from various professions, many of whom were attending for the first time. Carol Beth Durbin, from Durbin Leadership, delivered an engaging presentation on “The 6 Types of Working Genius.” Her talk included…

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Alabama Residents Invited to Provide Input on Master Plan for Statewide Trail System

June 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Alabama Residents Invited to Provide Input on Master Plan for Statewide Trail System

Alabama residents are invited to help shape the future of the state’s trail systems through public input on the Sweet Trails Alabama statewide master plan. This plan aims to expand Alabama’s network of trails to promote outdoor recreation, tourism, health, and economic development. The Sweet Trails Alabama master plan was developed with initial input from…

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Miranda Runion Named Commodore of the Month

June 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Miranda Runion Named Commodore of the Month

Dr. DT and Jhorden Shackelford with the Neighborhood Christian Center shared the incredible work of the nonprofit organization and introduced students from their Summer Youth Leadership Program at our monthly Commodore meeting on June 14. This program allows teens and young adults to work with those in need, training them to be servant leaders and…

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Chamber’s 12th Annual Clay Shoot Classic Brings Networking and Competition

June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Chamber’s 12th Annual Clay Shoot Classic Brings Networking and Competition

The Chamber’s 12th Annual Clay Shoot Classic, held on June 7 at Old South Clays in Athens, provided our members with an excellent opportunity to network while enjoying the great outdoors. The day-long event featured both morning and afternoon flights, offering a chance for fellowship during lunch and the opportunity for teams to compete for…

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Applications Open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Program

June 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Applications Open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Program

Applications are now open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership program for the 2024-2025 year. Excellence is an interactive program that provides skill development and community experiences to help participants grow personally and professionally as they explore the Decatur-Morgan County area. As the flagship initiative of the Chamber’s leadership series, Excellence in Leadership began in…

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Emerging Leaders Tour Decatur Morgan Hospital

June 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Emerging Leaders Tour Decatur Morgan Hospital

At our Emerging Leaders event on June 5, attendees had the opportunity to tour the Decatur Morgan Hospital main campus.  They learned about the hospital’s state-of-the-art services and technology, including the newly installed PET-CT scanner, the first of its kind in the state. The event featured a luncheon followed by guided tours of the Imaging…

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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches First Crewed Starliner

June 5, 2024 | Comments Off on United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches First Crewed Starliner

(News release) – For the first time in history, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V carrying NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner lifted off on June 5, 2024 at 10:52 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The launch of NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita…

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