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First Quarter Highlights from Chamber Leadership Programs
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…
Read MoreMorgan County Courthouse to Reopen April 6 Following Temporary Closure for Renovations
Morgan County Courthouse to Reopen April 6 Following Temporary Closure for Renovations The Morgan County Courthouse will reopen to the public on Monday, April 6, as renovation work continues on the building. The facility has been closed since mid-February while crews completed electrical system upgrades as part of ongoing improvements to the 51-year-old courthouse. Visitors…
Read MoreApplications Open for Love Where You Launch Grant Award
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…
Read MoreTaking the Leap: Local Entrepreneurs Share Stories of Growth and Impact
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…
Read MoreMarch SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Hollee Matthews at Hartselle Intermediate School
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,…
Read More2026 Annual Meeting Celebrates Leadership, Service and Community Impact
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…
Read MoreExcellence in Leadership Class to Host Dec Days Festival
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…
Read MoreDecatur Morgan CEO Students Share Business Plans at Breakfast & Biz
Decatur Morgan CEO Students Share Business Plans at Breakfast & Biz On March 12, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted an inspiring Breakfast & Biz event, bringing together business and community leaders to connect with the Decatur Morgan CEO Class of 2026. This group of 9 driven students from four local schools had the opportunity to…
Read MoreChamber Hosts 2026 Montgomery Public Policy Trip
Chamber Hosts 2026 Montgomery Public Policy Trip On March 3-4, Chamber members, community leaders and participants from our Excellence in Leadership program traveled to Montgomery for our 2026 Montgomery Public Policy Trip, an annual opportunity to engage with state leaders and discuss key legislative issues impacting our community. The two-day visit began with tours at…
Read MoreFebruary SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Amy Hood at Priceville Elementary School
February SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Amy Hood at Priceville Elementary School Amy Hood, an Interventionist at Priceville Elementary School in Morgan County has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February 2026. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Chamber Board Member…
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