At the Chamber's Breakfast & Biz development event on August 11, motivational speaker and author Lemzel Johnson provided tips on how to become a better leader in today’s complex work environment. Lemzel kept the crowd of around 50 people engaged with demonstrations that show how to focus on being a better you so you can encourage, inspire and lead others. 

We had a great turnout on August 3, at our combined Emerging Leaders/Workforce Coalition event at Pryor Field Regional Airport. Pryor Field Manager Adam Fox spoke about the history of the airport, the economic impact it has on our community and plans for growth and expansion. We also learned an air show is scheduled for June 2023. Fox took the group on a bus tour of the facility, and we had the opportunity to watch a few takeoffs and landings.

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has partnered with the Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association (RICMBA) to host a Career Fair and Community Workshop on Saturday, August 6th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the RICMBA Complex in Athens, Alabama.

One of the most important professions that gives life and character to a community are educators committed to serving students in our classroom. In late July, the Chamber celebrated those joining systems in our area who have decided to help shape the next generation of leaders.

On day one of our two-day event held at First Baptist Church, the Chamber welcomed new teachers, principals and administrators from Morgan County Schools to recognize 80 new teachers in our county system. The event gave principals the opportunity to introduce their new team members to those in attendance, as well as Superintendent Robbie Elliot to share his thoughts on the upcoming year.

Decatur is listed in the top 50 for housing markets in the country according to a ranking released by the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com. The Decatur metro area is number 43 in the Emerging Housing Markets Index for summer 2022. The only other metro area in Alabama in the top 50 is Huntsville which is number #15.