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On December 12, 2025, we lost a remarkable leader and a dear friend. John Seymour, former President and CEO Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, led with a servant’s heart, a strong voice for what mattered, and a gentle spirit that made everyone feel seen and valued. John believed deeply in people, in community and in…

Calhoun and Morgan County Schools Celebrate Opening of New Career Tech School (News Release) On December 17, Calhoun Community College, in partnership with Morgan County Schools, celebrated a historic milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the Morgan County Schools Rural Development Park (RDP), a newly repurposed Career Tech High School designed…

Chamber Members Provide Input on 2026 Public Policy Agenda On December 16, Chamber members met to review the 2025 Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2026 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that…

Chamber Holiday Social Media Challenge Celebrates Local Businesses The Chamber’s #LoveWhereYouLiveMorganCo Holiday Social Media Challenge has officially wrapped up, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated and shared what makes Morgan County a great place to eat, shop, work, learn, play, give and live. Throughout the month-long challenge, social media feeds were…

Philip Wright Named Commodore of the Month for December Holiday cheer filled the monthly Commodore meeting on December 12  with a Christmas party complete with a baked potato bar, a festive gift exchange and a fun best dressed competition. Congratulations to Bill Nelson taking first place dressed as Santa, followed by Cheryl Hicks and Claudia…

Kelli Powers Receives the ATHENA Leadership Award at 16th Annual Women in Business Celebration The Decatur–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th Annual Women in Business Celebration on December 10 over 280 attendees for a morning of inspiration, professional development and recognition. The event culminated in honoring Kelli Powers, President of Decatur Morgan Hospital,…

November SuperStar Teacher: Celebrating Coach Keith Wright at Hartselle High School Coach Keith Wright, a 9th–12th grade Intro to Law teacher who also coaches Varsity Baseball and Junior High Football at Hartselle High School, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for November. He graduated from Hartselle High School and has…

Emerging Leaders Learn to Elevate Their Video Content On December 3, the Chamber hosted its Emerging Leaders event at the Decatur-Morgan County Tourism office, bringing together professionals looking to sharpen their digital media skills. REEL Results: Creating Effective Video Content for Your Business featured Karla Roper, Vice President of Operations for the Alabama Chambers, who…

RealityEX Brings Hands-On Financial and Career Exploration to 1,500 Local Students More than 1,500 ninth-grade students from Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools and Hartselle City Schools participated in RealityEX, a four-day interactive learning experience held November 18–21 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. Designed to equip students with real-world skills that extend beyond the classroom, RealityEX…

Breakfast & Biz Highlights Hiring Strategies with Jerry Baker   The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted Breakfast & Biz on November 20 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur, featuring guest speaker Jerry Baker, Vice President of Business Development at Cook’s Pest Control. Baker led an engaging session on 21st Century Leadership: Hire Every Day!…