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Breakfast & Biz: Mental Health Matters

April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Breakfast & Biz: Mental Health Matters

At our Breakfast & Biz event on April 13, Decatur Morgan Hospital – West Campus Executive Director Amy Gillott gave an eye-opening presentation on the mental health crisis we are facing in our community and ways we can help make a difference. Amy said one of the factors contributing to the current crisis is that…

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Nominations Open for 2023 Small Business Awards

April 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Nominations Open for 2023 Small Business Awards

The Chamber invites you to help us highlight the best in our community by nominating business leaders for our three awards: the Raymon Baker – John Cook – Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year Award; the Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the Year Award; and the Arthur Orr Young Professional of the…

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City of Decatur to Host Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study

April 11, 2023 | Comments Off on City of Decatur to Host Public Meeting On Bridge Feasibility Study

The City of Decatur will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 2 to obtain input and feedback regarding the Tennessee River Bridge Feasibility Study.  The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Turner-Surles Community Resource Center at 702 Sycamore Street NW in Decatur. The public notice states that the City…

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Decatur Kicks Off 3rd Friday on April 21 in downtown

April 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Decatur Kicks Off 3rd Friday on April 21 in downtown

The first 3rd Friday of 2023 will kick off April 21, on 2nd Avenue between Lee Street and Gordon Drive. 3rd Friday is a monthly street festival hosted on the third Friday of every month in downtown Decatur from April through October with live music, food, vendors and entertainment. The theme for the first 3rd…

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Chamber’s Three Leadership Development Programs Meet in the New Year

April 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Chamber’s Three Leadership Development Programs Meet in the New Year

Excellence in Leadership – the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals – met in January for a Poverty Simulation facilitated by Leadership Greater Huntsville at First Baptist Church Decatur. Each class member was given a scenario of being in a certain economic situation and had to interact with volunteers to learn how to prioritize…

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Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients, Celebrates Successful Chamber Year

March 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Annual Meeting Honors Award Recipients, Celebrates Successful Chamber Year

On March 29, the Chamber welcomed more than 250 members of the business community to our 2023 Annual Meeting presented by Indorama Ventures at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. The event celebrates the past year of successes in our community while looking ahead with the transition of our new Executive Committee and Board of Directors…

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High-definition Cameras Installed in Decatur, Offering Railfans 24/7 Live-streaming of Trains

March 21, 2023 | Comments Off on High-definition Cameras Installed in Decatur, Offering Railfans 24/7 Live-streaming of Trains

(News Release) -Virtual Railfan, Inc. the leading provider of 24/7 live streams of popular railroad locations for train fans, is proud to announce the installation of high-definition cameras at the Historic Decatur Union Depot in Decatur, Alabama. Mounted on the historic building, the cameras offer spectacular views of the parade of trains that roll by…

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Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists

March 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Eight Finalists

Launch 2035, created to promote regional cooperation in North Alabama, hosted the second annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition at Athens State University on March 20. The program received 45 applications representing businesses from across eight North Alabama counties. Eight finalists pitched their idea to either start or grow their business to the judges…

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Chamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators

March 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Chamber Trip to Montgomery Connects Students, Business Leaders and Legislators

 On March 7-8, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, and members of our Excellence in Leadership and Edge Student Leadership programs traveled to Montgomery to visit with legislators, tour exhibits telling the story of our state history and to learn more about our state government. The Excellence class started their two-day trip at the Dexter…

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Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses

March 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses

(News Release) In one of her first official actions following the 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 735, delivering on her commitment to making state government work with greater efficiency and accountability for the people of Alabama. “Sometimes, the best thing government can do is just get…

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