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Galvin Gray Named Commodore of the Month for July At our monthly meeting on July 12, our Commodores took team building to a whole new level with some Minute to Win It games. They had a great time with challenges like Cotton Ball Pick Up, Stack Attack and Cookie Face. Congratulations to Galvin Gray with…

Leadership Programming Wraps up 2023-2024 with Graduations Excellence in Leadership, Edge Student Leadership and Equip Student Leadership each completed their program years with graduations, recognitions and an understanding they have an opportunity to become more engaged in their community. The Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership class met in April for Decatur Now and Then Day. They…

New Downtown Decatur Parking Deck Now Open According to The Decatur Daily, the new downtown Decatur Municipal Parking Deck, located at 109 Moulton Street at the intersection of First Avenue Southeast, opened to the public on June 27. Constructed by Fite Building Company, Inc. at a cost of $9.88 million, the deck was developed as…

2024 Educational Camps Prepare Future Workforce In June, the Chamber partnered with Calhoun Community College for seven engaging summer camps for local students over a two-week period. These included two Precision Machining camps, two CyberPatriot Camps, the Advanced Automotive Academy, a Healthcare Camp, and the 18th Annual SWeETy (Summer Welding, Engineering & Electrical Technology) Camp. Thirty…

Spirit of America Festival Celebrates 53 Years (News release) An incredible lineup of performers and one of the largest and most spectacular firework shows are on the agenda for this year’s Spirit of America Festival. Now in its 53rd year, the annual celebration honors the contributions of Americans, both past and present, who have dedicated…

Breakfast & Biz: The 6 Types of Working Genius The Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz professional development and networking event was held on June 18 at The Magnolia Room, attracting over 40 members from various professions, many of whom were attending for the first time. Carol Beth Durbin, from Durbin Leadership, delivered an engaging presentation on…

Alabama Residents Invited to Provide Input on Master Plan for Statewide Trail System Alabama residents are invited to help shape the future of the state’s trail systems through public input on the Sweet Trails Alabama statewide master plan. This plan aims to expand Alabama’s network of trails to promote outdoor recreation, tourism, health, and economic…

Miranda Runion Named Commodore of the Month Dr. DT and Jhorden Shackelford with the Neighborhood Christian Center shared the incredible work of the nonprofit organization and introduced students from their Summer Youth Leadership Program at our monthly Commodore meeting on June 14. This program allows teens and young adults to work with those in need,…

Chamber’s 12th Annual Clay Shoot Classic Brings Networking and Competition The Chamber’s 12th Annual Clay Shoot Classic, held on June 7 at Old South Clays in Athens, provided our members with an excellent opportunity to network while enjoying the great outdoors. The day-long event featured both morning and afternoon flights, offering a chance for fellowship…

Applications Open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership Program Applications are now open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership program for the 2024-2025 year. Excellence is an interactive program that provides skill development and community experiences to help participants grow personally and professionally as they explore the Decatur-Morgan County area. As the flagship initiative of the…