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March SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie Roden at F.E. Burleson Elementary School

March 14, 2024 | Comments Off on March SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie Roden at F.E. Burleson Elementary School

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.…

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Decatur Receives $18.4 Million for Bike Trail

March 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Decatur Receives $18.4 Million for Bike Trail

DECATUR, 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…

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Luke Etheredge Named Commodore of the Month

March 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Luke Etheredge Named Commodore of the Month

Congratulations 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…

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Breakfast & Biz: Cyber Security and How it Affects Your Business

March 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Breakfast & Biz: Cyber Security and How it Affects Your Business

The 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…

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Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Cornhole Tournament on April 13

March 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Cornhole Tournament on April 13

The 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.…

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GIA & Co. Boutique Hosts Coffee & Cards

March 1, 2024 | Comments Off on GIA & Co. Boutique Hosts Coffee & Cards

Thank 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…

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2024 State of Morgan County Forum Focuses on Growth and Development

February 28, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 State of Morgan County Forum Focuses on Growth and Development

The 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…

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February SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Max Parker of Cotaco School

February 19, 2024 | Comments Off on February SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Max Parker of Cotaco School

Mr. 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…

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Melissa Nichols Named Commodore of the Month

February 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Melissa Nichols Named Commodore of the Month

On 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…

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FlashFiber Celebrates 10,000th Customer

February 8, 2024 | Comments Off on FlashFiber Celebrates 10,000th Customer

(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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