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The Excellence in Leadership program, the flagship of the Chamber’s Leadership series, is designed to identify, orient, develop and network both existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the business community. The 2025-2026 class includes 35 professionals from across Morgan County who will meet monthly to focus on specific leadership…
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Anna-Margaret Inman, a 10th-12th grade Health Science Teacher at Career Academies of Decatur in the Decatur City School System, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for September. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Cindy Smith, Chair-Elect of the Chamber’s Board of…
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The 2025 Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo was a huge success, attracting more than 2,200 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on September 30 and October 1. Students from Decatur City, Morgan County, Hartselle City, Limestone County, and local private schools came together to explore a wide range of career opportunities through interactive exhibits and…
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The Chamber welcomed great turnout for the Emerging Leaders event, “Grow Your Influence: Small Changes, Big Impact,” held on October 1 at the Decatur Morgan County Tourism office. Keith Jackson, owner of Keith Jackson Leadership, shared practical strategies that highlighted how small habit shifts can lead to measurable results and help leaders grow their influence, regardless of their…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Eagle Consulting, based in Decatur, has been named a finalist in the 51-100 Employees category for the 2025 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards. Presented by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA), these awards…
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Congressman Dale W. Strong joined the Chamber on September 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront for our 2025 Washington Update. More than 150 members of the business community gathered for a one-on-one discussion with Congressman Strong and Wade Weaver, Chairman of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee. Topics ranged from infrastructure and workforce initiatives…
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(News Release) – On September 15, Calhoun Community College cut the ribbon on its 57,200 square foot expansion of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC). The project was made possible through the Alabama Community College System’s ASPIRE 2030 initiative, which provides funding for facility upgrades and new construction for all levels of education in Alabama. This…
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The Chamber’s Commodores explored the wonders of the Cook Museum of Natural Science at their monthly meeting on September 12. Marketing Manager Joy Smith shared exciting plans for the museum’s upcoming expansion and its designation as the North Alabama STEM Center. She also highlighted the museum’s wide range of educational programs, wrapping up the visit…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted Breakfast & Biz on September 10 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur, featuring guest speaker Jamie Reeves, Broker and Owner of MeritHouse Realty. Jamie presented From Mean Girl to Meaningful Life, a powerful and honest conversation about her own personal growth, leadership lessons and the lasting impact of…
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Excellence in Leadership, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s adult leadership development program, kicked off this year’s class on August 19 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur. The class consists of 34 professionals from businesses, industries, healthcare providers, municipalities, colleges and non-profit organizations. Chamber members nominate individuals from their own workforce to participate in the…
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