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Thank you to the Cook Museum of Natural Science for hosting Coffee & Cards on August 13. It was a great opportunity for our Chamber members to network with each other while learning more about the museum, which is celebrating its five-year anniversary this year at its downtown Decatur location. Networking opportunities are a valuable…

At our monthly Commodore meeting on August 9, our guest speaker was relationship coach Vicki Stephenson who spoke on finding confidence at any stage of life Congratulations to Baretta Taylor with Tennessee Valley Media for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for August. This awesome group of more than…

At our Emerging Leaders event on August 6, more than 30 attendees heard from Karla Roper, Vice President of Operations for the Alabama Chambers, in an engaging and interactive session on how to make your business stand out using Canva, including tips on creating an effective brand kit. Expand your knowledge and leadership skills at our…

Leadership Alabama, a statewide program of Alabama leaders engaged in creating a network of relationships that seeks mutual understanding of problems and priorities for Alabama’s future, is pleased to announce the members of Class XXXIV. The program year will launch on Wednesday, October 16, in Montgomery. Decatur will be represented in the 2024-25 Leadership Alabama…

On July 25, the Chamber celebrated the educators who are set to shape the next generation of leaders by joining the Decatur City School System. We welcomed approximately 100 new teachers to the school system with a breakfast at First Baptist Church to kick off the upcoming school year. Principals from across Decatur City Schools…

At our monthly meeting on July 12, our Commodores took team building to a whole new level with some Minute to Win It games. They had a great time with challenges like Cotton Ball Pick Up, Stack Attack and Cookie Face. Congratulations to Galvin Gray with The Wright Bunch brokered by MeritHouse Realty for being…

Excellence in Leadership, Edge Student Leadership and Equip Student Leadership each completed their program years with graduations, recognitions and an understanding they have an opportunity to become more engaged in their community. The Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership class met in April for Decatur Now and Then Day. They heard community updates from Morgan County Commission…

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…

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…

(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…