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March SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Stephanie Roden at F.E. Burleson Elementary School
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…
Read MoreDecatur Receives $18.4 Million for Bike Trail
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),…
Read MoreLuke Etheredge Named Commodore of the Month
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…
Read MoreBreakfast & Biz: Cyber Security and How it Affects Your Business
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…
Read MoreChamber’s Excellence in Leadership Class Hosts Charity Cornhole Tournament on April 13
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…
Read MoreMember Spotlight – Hands Across Decatur
Member Spotlight – Hands Across Decatur Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series where we take a moment to highlight one of our business members. Our feature company for November and December 2023 was Hands Across Decatur. We spoke with Founder and Executive Director Sue Terrell to find out more about the nonprofit organization. What…
Read MoreGIA & Co. Boutique Hosts Coffee & Cards
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…
Read More2024 State of Morgan County Forum Focuses on Growth and Development
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…
Read MoreFebruary SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Max Parker of Cotaco School
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…
Read MoreMelissa Nichols Named Commodore of the Month
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…
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