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Athens State University Names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President
Athens State University Names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President The Athens State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg as the 39th president of Athens State University. This appointment marks the third woman to be named as a permanent president – the first in almost a century. Wehlburg succeeds Dr. Philip…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur
Ribbon Cutting and Open House on April 17 for New Home Community in Decatur The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m., to celebrate the launch of Glenmont Acres, a new home community by Rausch Coleman Homes in Decatur. The event will take place…
Read MoreState Approves Plans for Outpatient Surgery Center at Hartselle Health Park
State Approves Plans for Outpatient Surgery Center at Hartselle Health Park (News Release) On October 18, the State Health Planning & Development Agency Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board unanimously approved Cullman Regional’s application to build a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Hartselle. The ASC, or outpatient surgery center, is the second expansion of…
Read MoreBusiness Community Meets to Develop Local Public Policy Agenda
Business Community Meets to Develop Local Public Policy Agenda Chamber members met on September 12 to review our current Public Policy Agenda on local issues and suggest revisions to the 2024 edition. Advocacy is a key part of the work of the Chamber and we encourage our members to participate in the process as we…
Read MoreField Representative for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong Speaks at Emerging Leaders Event
Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong Speaks at Emerging Leaders Event Our guest presenter our Emerging Leaders event on April 5 was Josh Melson. He’s the local field representative and agriculture advisor for U.S. Congressman Dale W. Strong. Josh explained his new role and the various types of casework his office can help…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for New Decatur Parking Garage
Groundbreaking for New Decatur Parking Garage On November 15, the Chamber hosted a groundbreaking for the four-story, 230-space Decatur Parking Garage that will be located at the intersection of Moulton Street and First Avenue in downtown. It will also have retail space. Earlier this year, the Decatur City Council approved a contract with Fite…
Read MoreULA Breaks Ground on $300 Million Expansion; 250 New Jobs Projected
ULA Breaks Ground on $300 Million Expansion; 250 New Jobs Projected On October 27, United Launch Alliance (ULA) broke ground on a facility to support one of the largest commercial launch contracts in history with Amazon. Amazon has an agreement to use ULA’s next-generation Vulcan rocket for 38 launches to deploy its “Kuiper” broadband satellites.…
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