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The City of Decatur has earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 3 among the Best Places to Live in Alabama and No. 60 nationally for 2026-27. The rankings evaluated communities across the country based on factors including quality of life, value, job market strength, and overall desirability. Decatur also ranked…

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025-2026 Excellence in Leadership class raised more than $35,000 through its community service project, the inaugural Dec Days Festival and Top Deck Social, held April 18 in downtown Decatur. Held April 18 in downtown Decatur, Dec Days brought the community together for a day filled with local vendors, food…

Emily Hadden, a kindergarten teacher at Union Hill School, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for May. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc. represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Chamber Board Member Chris Adkison and Chamber staff, surprised Mrs. Hadden with a $150 gift card for her…

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the impact of the local small business community during the 2026 Small Business Awards Celebration held on May 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Area professionals and businesses were recognized for their leadership, creativity and commitment to the community during the annual luncheon event. Award recipients…

Thank you to Pinnacle Financial Partners on Bank Street in downtown Decatur for hosting Coffee & Cards on May 5, 2026. Chamber members had the opportunity to connect, network and enjoy refreshments while learning more about Pinnacle and the services they offer. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to start the day with meaningful…

Lauren Allred, a 10th-12th grade Family and Consumer Science teacher at Austin High School, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for April. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc. represented by Brian Beidleman, our April monthly sponsor, Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company represented by Luke Davis, Mrs. Allred’s family,…

Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 23, 2026  for After Hours hosted by Bank Independent at their Beltline Road location in Decatur. It was a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, exchange ideas and enjoy an evening of meaningful connections in a relaxed, after-work setting. Chamber networking events like After…

GE Appliances, a Haier company, a Strategic Partner of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, has announced a $28 million investment in its Decatur facility. The investment includes upgrades to manufacturing operations as well as a new on-site primary care clinic for employees and their families. Improvements at the plant include advanced thermoforming technology designed…

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 State of the City on April 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront, bringing together community leaders, business professionals and residents to hear updates on the momentum shaping Decatur’s future. The program, centered on the theme “In Decatur, We Are Better Together,” highlighted the collaboration…

Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in January for Creating Opportunity Day. The day kicked off with a tour of GE Appliances, a Haier company, the largest single-site employer in Morgan County producing over a million refrigerators each year. At the Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center (E-Center), the…