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Mrs. Stephanie Roden, a gifted specialist at F.E. Burleson Elementary School in Hartselle, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for March. She is a veteran teacher who has taught secondary English, served as Library Media Specialist and just recently moved into her second year as a gifted specialist for Hartselle City Schools.…
Read MoreDECATUR, ALA. – The U.S. Department of Transportation today awarded the City of Decatur more than $18.4 million in federal funds for the Dr. Bill Sims Hike-Bike Way on the Singing River Trail, Mayor Tab Bowling announced. This funding, provided from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), is designed to connect Decatur’s Old Town…
Read MoreCongratulations to Luke Etheredge with Providence Insurance for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month at our last meeting of this fiscal year on March 8! As we prepare to welcome our new Commodores for the 2024-2025 term starting on April 1, we extend our gratitude to all our ambassadors…
Read MoreThe Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz event on March 6 provided invaluable insights into cyber security strategies for businesses. Daniel Starr, Managing Partner at Lightwire Solutions, covered current cyber security trends, data breach costs, protection measures and changes in cyber insurance requirements. Chad Sizemore from ICS Cyber Management shared real-world examples of data breaches and effective…
Read MoreThe Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership class has chosen a charity cornhole tournament called “Boss of the Toss” for their community project this year. It will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Decatur Elks Lodge #655 at 2625 Centron Drive SW in Decatur. There will be food, fun and games.…
Read MoreThank you to GIA & Co. Boutique on 6th Avenue in Decatur for hosting Coffee & Cards on February 29. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and learn more about GIA & Co. Boutique, a family owned business that is a unique supplement to the existing bridal and…
Read MoreThe Chamber held the annual State of Morgan County Forum on February 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest, District 3 Commissioner Don Stisher and District 4 Commissioner Greg Abercrombie answered questions that provided an overview of…
Read MoreMr. Max Parker, a gifted specialist at Cotaco School in Somerville, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February. He’s been teaching the talented and gifted program for nearly a decade. The nomination received by Principal Kim Crow celebrated Mr. Parker’s willingness to help his students and colleagues in any way he…
Read MoreOn February 9, Mark Moody, broker/owner of MarMac Real Estate, spoke at our monthly Commodore about his beekeeping hobby. With seven years of experience under his belt, Mark currently tends to nine hives. He also shared jars of honey with the entire group. Congratulations to Melissa Nichols with Renasant Bank for being named the Greater…
Read More(News Release) FlashFiber, the high-speed fiber internet provider started by Joe Wheeler EMC, is excited to announce a significant milestone as it welcomes the Kilgo family of Hartselle as its 10,000th customer. In celebration of this momentous occasion, representatives from FlashFiber, joined by representatives of both the Hartselle and Decatur-Morgan County Chambers of Commerce, gathered…
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