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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Local Students Complete Week of Hands-On Cybersecurity Training The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Calhoun Community College wrapped up a successful week of CyberPatriot Camp on June 26, providing local students with a hands-on introduction to cybersecurity through two five-day camps offered at no cost. One camp was designed for rising 6th–8th grade students,…

Alabama’s Economic Growth Recognized with 2026 Silver Shovel Award Alabama’s continued economic momentum has earned the state a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from Area Development magazine, recognizing success in job creation, economic impact, new facility growth and industry diversity. The award highlights major investments and growth taking place across Alabama, including U.S. Space Command’s selection…

Chamber Names Reggie Ash as Next President & CEO The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Reggie Ash as the organization’s next President & CEO, effective July 27, 2026. Ash was selected following a comprehensive national search led by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and CEO…