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Parker Real Estate, LLC was recently named a finalist in the 11-50 Employees category for the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards. These awards are presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). Parker Real Estate will be honored alongside other finalists at the…
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At our monthly Commodore meeting on October 11, our guest speaker, Phil Wirey with Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, spoke about the history of Decatur and shared some interesting facts about our city. Congratulations to Joe McKaig with Decatur Baptist Church for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month…
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On October 10, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 State Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2025 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that directly impact our region. Chamber members actively engaged…
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At our Emerging Leaders event on October 9, more than 20 attendees heard from Cindy Smith, CFP® with Edward Jones on the Foundations of Investing. She shared key tips on strategy, asset allocation and staying focused on what you can control. Thank you to our supporting sponsor the Morgan County Association of REALTORS® and to…
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(News Release) – On October 9, alongside state and local leaders, Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair celebrated the official launch of construction on a cutting-edge $30 million workforce training center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park near Decatur. This new facility is set to propel the state’s automotive industry into the future by equipping workers with the…
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Ms. Angie Maples, an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at the Career Academies of Decatur (CAD), is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for September. Jamie Reeves, Chairwoman of the Chamber’s One Vision Foundation Board, along with Chamber staff, surprised Ms. Maples with a $150 gift card for her classroom, a $50 gift…
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Thank you to Renasant Bank for hosting After Hours on September 19. Our members enjoyed a relaxed evening of networking outside business hours, and it was a fantastic opportunity to tour their beautiful new building in downtown Decatur. Networking is one of the many valuable benefits of Chamber membership, providing a great way to grow…
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On September 19, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2025 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that directly impact our region. Chamber members actively participated in…
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On September 17, the Chamber, in partnership with the Morgan/Limestone County Department of Human Resources A-RESET Program, hosted a successful Hiring Event at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. Approximately 515 job seekers connected with more than 50 local employers actively hiring for a variety of positions. “I think this shows us that people do want to work…
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At our monthly Commodore meeting on September 13, our guest speaker was attorney Doug Bachuss of Nowlin, Bachuss, & Gray Law Firm. He took the time to inform our Commodores on the importance of living wills and Powers of Attorney for themselves, their spouses and adult children, as well as how to set them up.…
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