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Observation Building and Photography Blind to Reopen at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (News Release) – A new hiking and bicycling trail at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is now open. The trail, portions of which overlay the existing Airport Road, has a fine textured gravel surface and travels through forests, along agricultural fields, and near Flint…

Cullman Regional to Build North Alabama’s first Freestanding Emergency Department (News Release) Cullman Regional is taking steps to build North Alabama’s first freestanding emergency department at Hartselle Health Park, a multi-service outpatient facility opened by the hospital in 2021. “We’ve learned a lot about the Hartselle community and its healthcare needs over the last several…

Chamber Kicks off New Classes for Three Leadership Development Programs The Excellence in Leadership program is the flagship program of the Chamber’s Leadership series. The program was designed to identify, orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the area business community. The 2022-2023 class features 35…

Students Attend Endless Opportunities Hands-on Career Expo On October 13, more than 1,600 eighth grade students from across Morgan County took part in the Chamber’s annual Endless Opportunities hands-on career expo, giving students the chance to explore the wide range of possible careers paths available to them in their own backyard. The event is made…

Fall Golf, Fellowship and Networking in North Alabama The Chamber’s Fall Golf Classic – presented by Adams Beverages – welcomed more than 100 members representing companies from across north Alabama to Burningtree County Club on October 7. The annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and hospitality at one of the most…

Toray to Double Production Capacity at its Carbon Fiber Plant in Decatur (News Release) – Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., the world’s leading producer of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, is pleased to announce a significant upgrade of its carbon fiber facility located in Decatur, Alabama. The $15 million investment will double the production…

Emerging Leaders: Personal Development for Professional Growth Business owner and leadership trainer, Keith Jackson spoke to the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders event on October 5, at the training center for Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. Keith explained how personal development has made a difference in his life and business and how you can use it learn…

Chamber Launches Total Resource Campaign, Offering Marketing Opportunities to the Business Community The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the start of our annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) that will match local businesses with marketing opportunities to put them in front of their target audiences. This year’s volunteer led initiative, Connect 22,…

Hartselle City Schools Breaks Ground on New Crestline Elementary School On Friday, September 30, Hartselle City Schools broke ground on a new Crestline Elementary School on the same property as the current campus, just south of the existing structure. Construction will soon begin on a 105,000 square foot building with 65 classrooms to serve over…

Walter Jackson Elementary Selected as National Blue Ribbon School Congratulations to Walter Jackson Elementary in Decatur for being one of five schools in the state named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps…