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April SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie O’Hare at Eastwood Elementary School
April SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie O’Hare at Eastwood Elementary School Ms. Stephanie O’Hare, a Kindergarten teacher at Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, is the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for April presented by Hubbard & Drake General – Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Our April sponsor Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company represented by Luke Davis, Chamber Chairman…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur
Ribbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m., to celebrate the launch of Glenmont Acres, a new home community by Rausch Coleman Homes in Decatur. The event will take place…
Read MoreEmerging Leaders: Decreasing Stress, Setting Boundaries
Emerging Leaders: Decreasing Stress, Setting Boundaries At our Emerging Leaders event on April 3, attendees heard from Counselor Ruthie Jones, RN, LCISW with Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division. She provided strategies for managing stress in your personal and professional life and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burnout. Thank you to our supporting sponsor Kiwanis Club…
Read MoreChamber’s Leadership Programs Meet in New Year
Chamber’s Leadership Programs Meet in New Year Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in February for a Poverty Simulation facilitated by Leadership Greater Huntsville at First Baptist Church Decatur. The class was assigned a family situation, given a scenario of a certain economic situation and had to…
Read MoreApril Member Highlight: Morgan County Child Advocacy Center
April Member Highlight: Morgan County Child Advocacy Center The Chamber’s Member Highlight for April is the Morgan County Child Advocacy Center located at 801 Church St NE in Decatur. We spoke with Executive Director Misty Cowger to find out more about this nonprofit organization. Describe your organization, including the history and services you provide? The…
Read More2024 Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients
2024 Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients On March 27, the Chamber held our 2024 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, celebrating our 93rd year. Outgoing Chairwoman Jamie Reeves, Broker/Owner of MeritHouse Realty & Capital Management passed the gavel to Chairman-elect John Holley, Dean for Technologies at Calhoun Community College. This transition marks the beginning…
Read MoreRegister for Launch Tank Competition on April 29
Register for Launch Tank Competition on April 29 Join us to cheer on the finalists at the live pitching event for the third annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition on Monday, April 29 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at 10 a.m. You can register for your free seats by clicking here. Applications…
Read MoreNominations Open for 2024 Small Business Awards
Nominations Open for 2024 Small Business Awards Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our community members by nominating deserving candidates for one or more of our prestigious awards: Raymon Baker – John Cook – Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year Award: Recognizing individuals who embody excellence in small business leadership, innovation…
Read More2024 Montgomery Trip Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators
2024 Montgomery Trip Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators On March 19-20, Chamber members, community leaders, and members of our Excellence in Leadership and Edge Student Leadership programs traveled to Montgomery to visit with legislators, tour exhibits telling the story of our state history and to learn more about our state government. The Excellence class…
Read MoreCareer Academies Becomes Third High School for Decatur City Schools
Career Academies Becomes Third High School for Decatur City Schools On March 19, the Decatur City Schools Board of Education approved the addition of Career Academies of Decatur (CAD) as third high school for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Superintendent Michael Douglas said the state required at least 250 students to enroll at the new…
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