Business Leaders and Educators Unite at 2025-2026 Partners-in-Education Breakfast

More than 130 business leaders, principals and school personnel came together this morning for the Chamber’s 2025-2026 Partners-in-Education Breakfast and Work Session at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Together, they discussed goals and strategies to help our students thrive in the year ahead.

Crestline Elementary Principal Kariss Lang shared the incredible ways EvaBank has supported the school over the past five years. Through this partnership, EvaBank has consistently invested in tools, resources and experiences that directly benefit students and teachers. This year alone, they provided tablecloths featuring Crestline’s logo to complement a branded backdrop provided last year, and donated funds to help new teachers stock their classrooms.

This ongoing collaboration between EvaBank and Crestline Elementary is a perfect example of how this long-standing Chamber initiative strengthens the connection between our business community and local schools, creating lasting benefits for students, educators and our community’s future. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Redstone Federal Credit Union and gold sponsors Athens State University and Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company.