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Chamber Welcomes New Decatur City Schools Educators
Chamber Welcomes New Decatur City Schools Educators The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Decatur City Schools’ newest educators during the annual New Teacher Welcome Breakfast on July 30 at First Baptist Church. The breakfast celebrated teachers and administrators preparing for the 2026-27 school year while providing an opportunity for community leaders to officially welcome…
Read MoreSWeETy Camp Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Future Skilled Trades Professionals
SWeETy Camp Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Future Skilled Trades Professionals The 20th annual Summer Welding & Electrical Technology (SWeETy) Camp gave 30 female students entering grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore careers in welding, electrical technology and advanced manufacturing through four days of hands-on learning at Calhoun Community College. Throughout the week, students received…
Read MoreMorgan County Communications Department, Chamber Earn National Award for “Love Where You Live” Brochure
Morgan County Communications Department, Chamber Earn National Award for “Love Where You Live” Brochure The Morgan County Communications Department received two first-place awards at the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) annual awards competition, held during the National Association of Counties Conference in New Orleans. One of the winning projects was the “Love Where…
Read MoreMorgan County Delegation Discusses Key Issues at 2026 Legislative Update
Morgan County Delegation Discusses Key Issues at 2026 Legislative Update Approximately 190 business and community leaders gathered on July 21 for the Chamber’s 2026 Legislative Update at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Moderated by Scott Mayo, Executive Director of the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the forum featured Senator Arthur Orr, Representative Terri Collins…
Read MoreBreakfast & Biz Explores Leadership with Keith Jackson
Breakfast & Biz Explores Leadership with Keith Jackson The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted Breakfast & Biz on July 16 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur featuring guest speaker Keith Jackson, founder and owner of Keith Jackson Leadership. During the session, Keith challenged attendees to rethink what it means to lead, emphasizing that leadership…
Read MoreChamber Leadership Programs Celebrate Another Successful Year
Chamber Leadership Programs Celebrate Another Successful Year The Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership class met in April for Leading the Way Day, the final session before graduation. They heard from Jim Page with LAUNCH: Tennessee Valley Regional Partnership, Kelly Thomas with Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Heath McCleskey with Durbin Leadership, LLC and Deputy Chief Eric Stisher…
Read MoreMember Spotlight – North Alabama Pepsi
Member Spotlight – North Alabama Pepsi North Alabama Pepsi: A Legacy of Service, A Future of Growth By Jayda Martin, Director of Marketing at North Alabama Pepsi North Alabama Pepsi has been proudly serving the Decatur-Morgan community since 1945. What began as a small, locally rooted operation has grown into a trusted beverage partner across North…
Read MoreMorgan County Event Center Now Open to the Public
Morgan County Event Center Now Open to the Public The Morgan County Event Center is now open in the Cotaco community, providing residents with a new place to stay active, gather with others and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Located at 388 Union Hill Road in Lacey’s Spring, the 34,627-square-foot facility features two full-size…
Read MoreFind Local Events, Dining and More with The Scene App
Find Local Events, Dining and More with The Scene App The Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center (E-Center), in partnership with Redeemed Digital Studios, has launched The Scene, a new app designed to help residents and visitors discover local restaurants, events, attractions and things to do throughout the community. Whether you’re planning a night out, searching for…
Read MorePublic Invited to Review Draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan
Public Invited to Review Draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan The Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is inviting residents, businesses and community stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the Draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan, which will help guide transportation improvements and the use of federal highway and transit funding throughout the Decatur metropolitan area…
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