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The American Dream Project is offering the chance to win a 1,000-square-foot space for a pop-up shop inside the Decatur Mall . The storefront will be rent free for 12 weeks from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 and pop-up concepts of all types are encouraged. The space is located near the main entrance of the…
Read MoreFor the third year, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has invested in eight high schools in Decatur, Morgan County and Hartselle for another year of YouScience, an aptitude‐driven talent identification platform. YouScience provides a 90-minute assessment that students take on the computer. It then provides them with career choices that are best suited to…
Read MoreAlabama Credit Union on 6th Avenue in Decatur hosted the Chamber’s first Coffee & Cards for 2023. It was a chance for our Chamber members to network with fellow members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment and learn more about Alabama Credit Union. Networking opportunities are a member benefit to help build…
Read MoreThe State of Morgan County Forum was held on February 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Decatur Riverfront with more than 200 in attendance. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Clark, District 2 Commissioner Randy Vest and District 4 Commissioner Greg Abercrombie answered questions that provided an overview of the…
Read More(News Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Nucor Corp. plans to invest approximately $125 million to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama where a new business unit, Nucor Towers & Structures, will produce transmission towers. Nucor, which already has a significant presence in Alabama, has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs…
Read MoreAccording to Stacker.com, Decatur was ranked the number one place where people in Huntsville are looking to a buy home in February 2023. Stacker compiled the statistics about where people in Huntsville are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com. We look forward to the additional residential options coming…
Read MoreIn celebration of Black History Month, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting local African American residents who helped shape and impact our community that you might not have heard about. Frank J. Sykes was born on April 10, 1892 in Decatur. While attending Howard University to earn his dental degree, he started all…
Read More(News Release) Soul singer Jonathan Blanchard will be coming to Athens State University to headline a workshop and concert as the University celebrates Black History Month. The workshop portion is titled, “How to Entertain, Educate and Enlighten” and the concert portion is titled, “Music of the Movement.” “Music of the Movement” will be an interactive…
Read MoreOn February 8, the Chamber held its first Breakfast & Biz event of 2023. Michael Bridier, Project Manager of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship for Region 1, explained how to develop and prepare your workforce using apprenticeships. Michael works with organizations to promote work-based learning opportunities in north Alabama. His goal is to work with…
Read MoreThe Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership class has chosen a charity dinner event called “Let the Good Times Roll” for their community project this year. It will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. There will be food, drinks and a celebration of every…
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