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On February 6, approximately 1,000 high school students from Decatur City, Hartselle City, Morgan County, Athens City, Madison City and private school systems attended the 2024 Career & Workforce Expo. The annual event was held at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in partnership with Calhoun Community College and the Morgan County Economic Development Association. More than…
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The House and Senate gaveled in on Tuesday, February 6, to officially begin the 2024 legislative session. A total of 242 bills have been introduced in both chambers, with 157 in the House and 85 in the Senate. Governor Kay Ivey opened the session by delivering the State of the State Address where she outlined…
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Mrs. Christy Williams, a 3rd-grade teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, was recognized as the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for January. With 25 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Williams stands as a role model for her students and colleagues alike. The nomination received by the Chamber celebrated Mrs. Williams’ unwavering commitment…
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Thank you to Glee on Bank for hosting After Hours on January 30. It was a chance for our members and members of the Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce to enjoy a casual evening of networking outside of business hours. It was also a great opportunity to learn more about Glee on Bank, a design, home…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce invites you to nominate a member of our community for the 2024 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year award, which honors a resident who reflects dedication, service and faithfulness to our community. The award is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, March 27. Last…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our upcoming Hiring Event aimed at connecting job seekers with area employers. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion, located at 802-A Wilson Street NW, Decatur, AL. This event, in partnership with…
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On January 23, Congressman Dale W. Strong took the stage at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront for the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Washington Update presented by TTL, Inc. The event, attended by over 150 members of the business community, featured a one-on-one discussion between Congressman Strong and Wade Weaver, Chairman of…
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Kim Mitchell, Executive Director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, spoke at our monthly Commodore meeting on January 12. She highlighted the growth of the Carnegie Carnival since it began in 2012, now featuring a half marathon, parades and activities for all ages. This fundraiser supports the arts center and boosts our local economy. Congratulations…
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen visited Decatur on January 11 to engage with the local business community, a commitment he upholds across the state. The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce had the honor of hosting Secretary Allen as he toured seven small businesses. During his visit, Secretary Allen spent time getting to know business…
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The Chamber’s three leadership development programs – Excellence, Edge and Equip – continued to meet throughout the fall and into the winter. Excellence in Leadership, the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals, visited GoFAR USA Park in October for some fun team building exercises. Later in the day, the group heard from Doug Bachuss…
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