Posts by rkeith_rachel@dcc.org
State of Education Forum Brings Together Schools, Higher Education and Student Perspectives
State of Education Forum Brings Together Schools, Higher Education and Student Perspectives The Chamber’s annual State of Education Forum, presented by Alabama Credit Union, was held on November 5 at First Baptist Church in Decatur. The forum was moderated by Scott Mayo, Executive Director of the Cook Museum of Natural Science. A highlight of the…
Read MoreOctober SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Amy Hill at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
October SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Amy Hill at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Mrs. Amy Hill, an 8th grade/12th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy (DHCA) is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for October. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman,…
Read MoreChamber’s Annual Fall Golf Classic Brings Together Over 135 Golfers
Chamber’s Annual Fall Golf Classic Brings Together Over 135 Golfers On October 25, more than 135 golfers from across north Alabama took part in the Chamber’s annual Fall Golf Classic. This annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and friendly competition at Burningtree Country Club. Congratulations to all our winners! Morning Flight…
Read MoreEndless Opportunities Sparks Career Exploration for Local Students
Endless Opportunities Sparks Career Exploration for Local Students The 2024 Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo was a huge success, attracting more than 1,600 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on October 17-18. The event brought together students from Decatur, Morgan County, Hartselle, Lawrence County, and private schools, to explore a wide range of career options.…
Read MoreChamber Kicks Off New Leadership Development Classes for 2024-2025
Chamber Kicks Off New Leadership Development Classes for 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 class includes 40 professionals from across Morgan County…
Read MoreGrant Opportunities Available for Downtown Decatur Businesses
Grant Opportunities Available for Downtown Decatur Businesses The Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DDRA) is offering several grant opportunities for downtown Decatur businesses through Main Street Alabama and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five $1,000 Illuminate Marketing Grants will be awarded to selected eligible businesses. The deadline to apply is November 1. In addition, DDRA will…
Read MoreParker Real Estate, LLC Named Finalist for AL Small Business Award
Parker Real Estate, LLC Named Finalist for AL Small Business Award Parker Real Estate, LLC was recently named a finalist in the 11-50 Employees category for the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards. These awards are presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA).…
Read MoreJoe McKaig Named Commodore of the Month for October
Joe McKaig Named Commodore of the Month for October At our monthly Commodore meeting on October 11, our guest speaker, Phil Wirey with Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, spoke about the history of Decatur and shared some interesting facts about our city. Congratulations to Joe McKaig with Decatur Baptist Church for being named the…
Read MoreChamber Members Discuss Statewide Issues at Public Policy Agenda Review
Chamber Members Discuss Statewide Issues at Public Policy Agenda Review On October 10, Chamber members gathered to review the 2024 State Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2025 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping…
Read MoreEmerging Leaders: Foundations of Investing
Emerging Leaders: Foundations of Investing At our Emerging Leaders event on October 9, more than 20 attendees heard from Cindy Smith, CFP® with Edward Jones on the Foundations of Investing. She shared key tips on strategy, asset allocation and staying focused on what you can control. Thank you to our supporting sponsor the Morgan County Association…
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