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Chamber After Hours Hosted by Bank Independent Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 23, 2026  for After Hours hosted by Bank Independent at their Beltline Road location in Decatur. It was a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, exchange ideas and enjoy an evening of meaningful connections in a relaxed,…

GE Appliances, a Haier company Announces $28 Million Investment in Decatur Facility GE Appliances, a Haier company, a Strategic Partner of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, has announced a $28 million investment in its Decatur facility. The investment includes upgrades to manufacturing operations as well as a new on-site primary care clinic for employees…

Chamber Hosts 2026 State of the City Highlighting Decatur’s Growth and Momentum The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 State of the City on April 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront, bringing together community leaders, business professionals and residents to hear updates on the momentum shaping Decatur’s future. The program, centered…

First Quarter Highlights from Chamber Leadership Programs Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in January for Creating Opportunity Day. The day kicked off with a tour of GE Appliances, a Haier company, the largest single-site employer in Morgan County producing over a million refrigerators each year. At…

Applications Open for Love Where You Launch Grant Award The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Love Where You Launch Grant Award, a new initiative designed to support small businesses and startups across Morgan County. The grant will award $2,000 to one business to fund a defined project that drives…

Taking the Leap: Local Entrepreneurs Share Stories of Growth and Impact On April 1, the Chamber hosted its Emerging Leaders event featuring Hunter Allen, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Decatur, and Lindsey Allen, co-owner of The Mallard Coffee Company. Hunter and Lindsey shared their journey of taking a leap of faith…

March SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Hollee Matthews at Hartselle Intermediate School   Hollee Matthews, a 5th grade math teacher at Hartselle Intermediate School, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for March 2026. Our March monthly sponsor, Dustin Awtrey Agency, represented by Dustin Awtrey, joined Hartselle City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland,…

2026 Annual Meeting Celebrates Leadership, Service and Community Impact On March 25, the Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by Indorama Ventures, bringing together business and community leaders to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future of Decatur-Morgan County. Outgoing Board Chairwoman Kelli Powers, President of…

Excellence in Leadership Class to Host Dec Days Festival The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership 2025-2026 class has selected a Dec Days Festival as their community service project. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in downtown Decatur along 1st Avenue between Moulton Street…