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Business Community Develops 2024 Public Policy Agenda
Business Community Develops 2024 Public Policy Agenda Thanks to all who participated in our Federal Public Policy Agenda meeting on November 9. The one-hour meeting led by the Public Policy Committee provided the opportunity to review the 2023 agenda and suggest updates and revisions for the 2024 edition. The meeting focused on state issues was…
Read MoreState of Education Forum Provides Updates on Local School Systems and Higher Education Partners
State of Education Forum Provides Updates on Local School Systems and Higher Education Partners On November 2, the Chamber hosted its annual State of Education forum featuring Athens State University Interim President Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, Calhoun Community College President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Decatur City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Head of…
Read MoreACCS Innovation Center Headquarters Opens in Decatur
ACCS Innovation Center Headquarters Opens in Decatur (News Release) More than 7,700 Alabamians have enrolled in rapid career training for in-demand jobs since the start of the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success courses. The engine behind the courses, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, opened a new headquarters in Decatur on…
Read MoreChamber Members Save 20% on Athens State Tuition in November
Chamber Members Save 20% on Athens State Tuition in November The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has a learning partnership with Athens State University that provides a 10% tuition discount for employees of our more than 800 member businesses and their immediate families. This month only, a one-time offer of a 20% tuition discount will be applied…
Read MoreMember Spotlight –Party Central, Inc.
Member Spotlight –Party Central, Inc. Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series where we take a moment to highlight one of our business members. Our feature company for September and October was Party Central, Inc. We spoke with with owner Courtney Creighton to find out more about her business. What year was your business founded? It…
Read MorePryor Field Regional Airport Grows Again
Pryor Field Regional Airport Grows Again (News Release) Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is growing yet again, with a new taxiway and access road underway on the northwest side of the airport. Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Tanner, Ala., broke ground this month on a concrete taxiway and access road that stems off of…
Read MoreChamber’s 2023 Washington Update Cancelled Due to Voting Deadline on Funding Bills
Chamber’s 2023 Washington Update Cancelled Due to Voting Deadline on Funding Bills Regarding our upcoming 2023 Washington Update event featuring Congressman Dale Strong, we were notified by his office that Congressional leadership has made the decision to reduce the upcoming two-week recess in order to vote on funding bills with a looming November 17 deadline.…
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award
Nominations Open for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award. An outstanding business leader will be recognized with the prestigious award during our annual Women in Business Celebration on Wednesday, December 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Named after the Greek goddess…
Read MoreState Approves Plans for Outpatient Surgery Center at Hartselle Health Park
State Approves Plans for Outpatient Surgery Center at Hartselle Health Park (News Release) On October 18, the State Health Planning & Development Agency Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board unanimously approved Cullman Regional’s application to build a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Hartselle. The ASC, or outpatient surgery center, is the second expansion of…
Read MoreStudents Explore Future Careers at Endless Opportunities
Students Explore Future Careers at Endless Opportunities The 2023 Endless Opportunities Career Fair was a huge success, attracting more than 2,000 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on October 19-20. The event brought together students from Decatur, Morgan County, Hartselle, Limestone County, Athens, and private schools, to explore a wide range of career options. Hosted…
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