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Crystal Brown to Retire as President and CEO of the Chamber After more than a decade of service to the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and a distinguished career dedicated to community leadership, Crystal Brown has announced her retirement as president and chief executive officer, effective in July 2026. Crystal joined the Chamber staff in…

Chamber Leadership Programs Emphasize Education in Fall–Winter Sessions The Chamber’s three leadership development programs – Excellence, Edge and Equip – continued to meet throughout the fall and into the winter. Excellence in Leadership, the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals, visited GoFAR USA Park in October for some fun team building exercises. After lunch,…

Jeni Jordan Named Commodore of the Month for January The Chamber’s monthly Commodores meeting on January 9 featured a meaningful discussion on Decatur’s continued economic momentum. Chamber Board Member Yogi Dougher shared a presentation highlighting key indicators of growth including job creation, workforce development initiatives, downtown revitalization and more than $1 billion in investment over…

Top 7 Stories of 2025 As a new year approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on a few of the achievements we’ve shared with our members, partners and the community throughout the year. Notable highlights include major investments in education and workforce development such as expansions at Calhoun Community College and the opening of the Rural…

On December 12, 2025, we lost a remarkable leader and a dear friend. John Seymour, former President and CEO Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, led with a servant’s heart, a strong voice for what mattered, and a gentle spirit that made everyone feel seen and valued. John believed deeply in people, in community and in…

Calhoun and Morgan County Schools Celebrate Opening of New Career Tech School (News Release) On December 17, Calhoun Community College, in partnership with Morgan County Schools, celebrated a historic milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the Morgan County Schools Rural Development Park (RDP), a newly repurposed Career Tech High School designed…

Chamber Members Provide Input on 2026 Public Policy Agenda On December 16, Chamber members met to review the 2025 Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2026 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that…

Chamber Holiday Social Media Challenge Celebrates Local Businesses The Chamber’s #LoveWhereYouLiveMorganCo Holiday Social Media Challenge has officially wrapped up, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated and shared what makes Morgan County a great place to eat, shop, work, learn, play, give and live. Throughout the month-long challenge, social media feeds were…

Philip Wright Named Commodore of the Month for December Holiday cheer filled the monthly Commodore meeting on December 12  with a Christmas party complete with a baked potato bar, a festive gift exchange and a fun best dressed competition. Congratulations to Bill Nelson taking first place dressed as Santa, followed by Cheryl Hicks and Claudia…

Kelli Powers Receives the ATHENA Leadership Award at 16th Annual Women in Business Celebration The Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th Annual Women in Business Celebration on December 10 over 280 attendees for a morning of inspiration, professional development and recognition. The event culminated in honoring Kelli Powers, President of Decatur Morgan Hospital,…