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Member Spotlight – Enersolv Corporation Welcome to the Chamber’s Member Spotlight series, where we take a moment to feature one of our business members. For January and February 2026, we’re highlighting the Enersolv Corporation. We spoke with Managing Partner Trent Derrick to learn more about this family-owned business that has spent more than two decades…

Chamber Hosts 2026 Montgomery Public Policy Trip On March 3-4, Chamber members, community leaders and participants from our Excellence in Leadership program traveled to Montgomery for our 2026 Montgomery Public Policy Trip, an annual opportunity to engage with state leaders and discuss key legislative issues impacting our community. The two-day visit began with tours at…

February SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Amy Hood at Priceville Elementary School     Amy Hood, an Interventionist at Priceville Elementary School in Morgan County has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February 2026. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Chamber Board Member…

Gavin Jared Named Commodore of the Month for February At this month’s Chamber Commodores meeting on February 13, the group visited the Morgan County Archives, where local archivist John Allison shared how the Archives preserve Morgan County’s history dating back to 1819. From government records and historic photographs to newspapers and exhibits, the Archives play…

Search Underway for Chamber President & CEO Following the announcement last month that President & CEO Crystal Brown will retire in July, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has retained YGM, LLC to conduct a nationwide search for the Chamber’s next President & CEO. This executive leadership role will guide the Chamber’s strategic vision, strengthen…

2026 Career & Workforce Expo Connects Local Companies and Students On February 10, approximately 900 students from Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools, Hartselle City Schools, Athens City Schools, Madison County Schools, private and home school systems attended the Chamber’s 2026 Career & Workforce Expo at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in Decatur. More than 60 local…

Hiring Event Generates 603 Interviews, Advances 369 Job Seekers The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce partnered with AIDT and Career Connect to host a regional Hiring Event on February 10 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in Decatur, connecting job seekers with local employers and workforce opportunities. The event reached 711 job seekers, with 429 attendees participating…

Chamber Searches for Leadership & Events Manager The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as the Leadership and Events Manager. This individual will lead the Chamber’s adult Excellence in Leadership and Edge Student Leadership programs, guiding participants through experiences that deepen their understanding of our community and…

Emerging Leaders Focuses on Building Confidence That Connects On February 4, the Chamber hosted its Emerging Leaders event, Build Confidence That Connects, featuring Wes Chenault, Coaching Director at Durbin Leadership, who led an engaging session on why confidence is essential no matter where you are in your career. Drawing from his personal and professional experience,…

Temporary Closure of Morgan County Courthouse Begins February 16 (News Release) On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Morgan County Courthouse will close for a short period of time to complete electrical renovations.  This closure is expected to last two to four weeks.  Below is information on where courthouse offices will continue to do business during…