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Bobby Peavler Named Commodore of the Month for August At their monthly meeting on August 8, the Chamber’s Commodores enjoyed a tour of the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Decatur, exploring its historic stage and its role in bringing arts and entertainment to our community. Congratulations to Bobby Peavler with Decatur…

Leadership Class Donates Record-Breaking Proceeds to Local Nonprofits The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024–2025 Excellence in Leadership class presented proceeds from its record-setting community service project on August 6 at the Chamber office. The class surpassed its $30,000 goal by raising $32,183.09 — the most ever raised by any Excellence in Leadership class. After…

Know Before You Vote Brings Voters and Candidates Together On August 7, more than 250 voters gathered at the Cook Museum of Natural Science for Know Before You Vote, hosted by the Young Professionals of Decatur and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s ProsperityPAC. The event featured 18 candidates and one candidate representative, providing an…

Emerging Leaders Event Focuses on Workplace Safety Deputy Chief Eric Stisher with the Decatur Police Department led the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders event on August 6, focusing on the Run, Hide, Fight response to active threats. Participants learned techniques for situational awareness and personal safety. Stisher, a certified trainer with more than 20 years of law…

Chamber Partners with Fiserv – Clover to Bring Exclusive Benefits to Members The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce a new opportunity for members through our partnership with Fiserv – Clover and Senior Business Consultant Dana McKean. This referral program is designed to support your business with smart, reliable tools while also…

Chamber After Hours Held at the Princess Theatre Thank you to the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts for hosting After Hours on July 31. Our members enjoyed a great evening of networking and conversation in one of Decatur’s most iconic venues. Chamber networking events like After Hours are a great way to grow…

Chamber Hosts Welcome Breakfast for New Decatur Teachers On July 29, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the educators who will help shape the next generation of leaders by joining the Decatur City School System. Approximately 125 new teachers were welcomed with a special breakfast at the Cook Museum of Natural Science to kick…

Edge Student Leader Represents Decatur at Statewide Scholars Program Montgomery, AL  (News release) – Savannah Samuel, a rising senior at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, was one of thirty-five high school students representing twenty-five Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the sixth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Savannah represented the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber…

Mark Waters Shares Insights on the Entrepreneurial Operating System at Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted Breakfast & Biz on July 17 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur. Mark Waters, Chamber board member and Certified EOS Implementer with BMSS Advisors and CPAs, led the session. He introduced attendees to the…