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Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists
Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists Launch 2035, created to promote regional cooperation in North Alabama, hosted the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition at Athens State University on March 20. The program received 45 applications representing businesses from across eight North Alabama counties. Eight finalists pitched…
Read MoreChamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators
Chamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators On March 7-8, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, 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.…
Read MoreGovernor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses (News Release) In one of her first official actions following the 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 735, delivering on her commitment to making state government work with greater efficiency and accountability for the…
Read MoreApply for Chance to Win Pop-up Shop Inside Decatur Mall
Apply for Chance to Win Pop-up Shop Inside Decatur Mall The American Dream Project is offering the chance to win a 1,000-square-foot space for a pop-up shop inside the Decatur Mall . The storefront will be rent free for 12 weeks from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 and pop-up concepts of all types are encouraged.…
Read MoreChamber Invests in Career Path Platform that Connects Local Companies with Future Workforce
Chamber Invests in Career Path Platform that Connects Local Companies with Future Workforce For the third year, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has invested in eight high schools in Decatur, Morgan County and Hartselle for another year of YouScience, an aptitude‐driven talent identification platform. YouScience provides a 90-minute assessment that students take on the…
Read MoreMember Spotlight – Vets Like Us
Member Spotlight – Vets Like Us Vets Like Us is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring veterans within our community are receiving the benefits, services and support they deserve and have heroically earned and to pursuing various endeavors to honor and support veterans and their families. Through the organization’s interaction with veterans, they can…
Read MoreAlabama Credit Union Hosts Coffee & Cards
Alabama Credit Union Hosts Coffee & Cards Alabama Credit Union on 6th Avenue in Decatur hosted the Chamber’s first Coffee & Cards for 2023. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment and learn more about Alabama Credit Union. Networking opportunities…
Read More2023 State of Morgan County Attended by More Than 200
2023 State of Morgan County Attended by More Than 200 The State of Morgan County Forum was held on February 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront with more than 200 in attendance. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest and District 4 Commissioner…
Read MoreNucor adding $125 Million Facility in Decatur
Nucor adding $125 Million Facility in Decatur (News Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Nucor Corp. plans to invest approximately $125 million to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama where a new business unit, Nucor Towers & Structures, will produce transmission towers. Nucor, which already has a significant presence in Alabama,…
Read MoreDecatur Ranked Number One Place People in Huntsville are Looking to Buy a Home
Decatur Ranked Number One Place People in Huntsville are Looking to Buy a Home According to Stacker.com, Decatur was ranked the number one place where people in Huntsville are looking to a buy home in February 2023. Stacker compiled the statistics about where people in Huntsville are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and…
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