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The 18th annual sales tax holiday will run Friday, July 21 at 12:01 a.m. through midnight on Sunday, July 23. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers or computer equipment, books, textbooks and clothing free of state and local sales taxes whether they have school-aged children or not. Click here for…
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Financial Advisor Dewayne Eddy with LPL Financial was the featured speaker for our monthly Commodore meeting on July 14. He provided tips about ways to invest in your future. Then the group had fun playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire? with some Chamber trivia. Congratulations to Jakita White with Aveanna Hospice for being named the Greater…
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At the Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz event on July 13, Workforce Director Houston Blackwood explained how the Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center can provide free workforce training for businesses. The ACCS Innovation Center will open soon in Decatur on 4th Avenue, but its team is already providing rapid training programs through its Skills for…
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Applications are now open for the Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership program for the 2023-2024 year. Excellence is an interactive program that provides skill development and community experiences to help participants grow personally and professionally as they explore the Decatur-Morgan County area. The Excellence in Leadership program is the Chamber’s premier leader development series. It began…
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UPDATE: The Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Update has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 3. Registration will resume when a time for the event is set at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront. Current registrations will be carried over to the new date. According to AL.com, a three-judge federal district court issued an order giving the…
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(News Release) Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 77, making good on her promise to help small businesses in Alabama. During Governor Ivey’s 2023 State of the State Address, she called on the Legislature to help create greater economic stability for Alabama businesses operating in a challenging national economy. Specifically, she proposed lawmakers…
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On June 14, Decatur resident and cancer survivor Angeleck Williams was an honored guest on GMA3. Angeleck spoke about the annual blood drive she hosts for her birthday. City of Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling also joined the segment to surprise Angeleck with a proclamation making her birthday, August 8, Angeleck Williams Day in Decatur for…
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Daniel Starr, managing partner of Lightwire Solutions, was the featured speaker for our monthly Commodore meeting on June 9. He spoke to the group about cybersecurity threats and provided tips on how to protect your business. Congratulations to Clint Murphy with MeritHouse Realty & Capital Management for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore…
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As part of our commitment to preparing the next generation workforce, the Chamber partnered with Calhoun Community College the week of June 12 for four summer camps. A record number of students registered for our 17th Annual SWeETy (Summer Welding, Engineering & Electrical Technology) Camp. Thirty-five high school girls spent the week receiving hands-on experience…
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Excellence in Leadership, Edge Student Leadership and Equip Student Leadership each completed their program years with graduations, recognitions and an understanding they have an opportunity to become more engaged in their community. The Chamber’s Excellence in Leadership class gathered on April 11, for Decatur Now and Then Day. They heard from Morgan County Commission Chairman…
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