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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership 2024-2025 class has selected a charity pickleball tournament, the Point Mallard Pickleball Classic, for their community service project. It will be held at the brand-new courts at Point Mallard in Decatur on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit three local…
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We had a great turnout at our Emerging Leaders event on April 2 at Pryor Field Regional Airport. Airport Director Adam Fox shared insights on the airport’s history, economic impact and exciting growth plans. He also announced that an air show is scheduled for September 13-14. The group took a bus tour of the facility,…
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On March 26, the Chamber held our 2025 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, celebrating our 94th year. Outgoing Chairman John Holley, Dean for Technologies at Calhoun Community College, passed the gavel to Chair-elect Kelli Powers, President of Decatur Morgan Hospital. This transition marks the beginning of our new fiscal year, where the incoming Executive…
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On March 18-19, Chamber members, community leaders and participants from our Excellence in Leadership program traveled to Montgomery for our 2025 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 the Alabama Department of Archives and History…
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Maggie Gonzalez, an English Language Teacher for Hartselle City Schools, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for March. Cindy Smith, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, along with members of the Chamber staff, surprised Ms. Gonzalez with a $150 gift card for her classroom, a $50 gift card…
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During their final meeting of the Chamber’s fiscal year on March 14, Cassidy Chandler with State Farm Insurance was named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month. This dedicated group of volunteers wrapped up the year with some friendly competition at AMF River City Lanes, where several walked away with great prizes.…
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On March 6, 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 2025. This group of 12 driven students from six local schools had the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas and receive valuable feedback from…
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Robert Bryson, an Automotive Technician Instructor at Morgan County Schools Technology Park, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February. Mr. Bryson, who has dedicated 33 years to teaching at the Technology Park, plans to retire at the end of this school year. Members of the Chamber staff surprised Mr.…
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The Chamber held the annual State of Morgan County Forum on February 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront with over 280 attendees. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, along with District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest and District 3 Commissioner Matthew Frost, provided updates on county initiatives over…
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At our monthly Commodore meeting on February 14, we welcomed Nicole Belcher with Decatur Parks and Recreation, who shared exciting updates on upcoming events at Point Mallard Park, the new recreation center being built at Wilson Morgan Park and the progress of the softball complex near Austin High School. Congratulations to Megan Garner with Republic…
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