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Leissa Hill, Vice President of Finance & Operations, CFO to Retire After 34 years of dedicated service, the Decatur-Morgan Chamber of Commerce announces the upcoming retirement of our Vice President of Finance & Operations, CFO, Leissa Hill. Her last day will be Friday, February 27. Leissa has been a vital part of our team and…

Eagle Consulting Recognized as Top Ten Finalist for 2025 Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards Eagle Consulting, based in Decatur, was recognized in Birmingham on November 18 by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) as a Top Ten Finalist for the 2025 Alabama Small Business…

The J.M. Smucker Company Presents $15,000 Check to B.E.S.T. Pre-K Academy as New Partners-In-Education On Monday, November 17, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted a check presentation announcing The J.M. Smucker Company’s $15,000 contribution to B.E.S.T. Pre-K Academy as part of a new Partners-In-Education collaboration. A first-time participant in the Chamber’s Partners-In-Education program, The…

Fernando Aguirre Named Commodore of the Month for November On November 14, a little friendly competition added to the fun at the Commodore meeting with bingo and prizes! Congratulations to Fernando Aguirre with Alabama Central Credit Union for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for November. This group of…

Show Us Why You Love Morgan County & Win Big The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that our social media challenge celebrating our communities and encouraging everyone to shop local this holiday season is officially underway. Show us why you love where you live in Morgan County, from Decatur to Hartselle…

Alabama Credit Union Hosts Coffee & Cards Thank you to Alabama Credit Union for hosting Coffee & Cards this morning. Chamber members had the opportunity to connect, network and enjoy refreshments while learning more about Alabama Credit Union. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to start the day with great conversations and connections. Networking opportunities are a valuable…

October SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Kassie Duke at Lacey’s Spring School Kassie Duke, a 1st grade teacher at Lacey’s Spring School in Morgan County School System, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for October. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman along with our October…

State of Education Forum Brings Together Schools, Higher Education and Student Perspectives The Chamber’s annual State of Education Forum was held on November 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. A highlight of the event was the student panel, where they shared firsthand insights on their education and how career-readiness programs are shaping their…

Chamber After Hours Held at Brookdale Cedar Springs Retirement Community Thank you to Brookdale Cedar Springs Retirement Community for hosting After Hours on October 30. Our members enjoyed an evening of networking, great conversations and new connections. Chamber networking events like After Hours are a great way to grow your business and connect with fellow professionals…

Claudia Hodgkins Named Commodore of the Month for October The Chamber’s Commodores visited Decatur Fire & Rescue Station 5 at their monthly meeting on October 17. Interim Fire Chief Nathan Springer shared insights on the department’s daily operations and community service, followed by a tour of the firehouse. Congratulations to Claudia Hodgkins with United Community…