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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has once again invested in eight high schools in Decatur, Hartselle and Morgan County for another year of YouScience, an aptitude‐driven talent identification platform that uncovers and connects talent and opportunity through brain games. Students learn skills to help them become a qualified candidate for in‐demand careers and they can…
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At the Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz development event on April 21, Morgan County Judge Charles Elliott explained how Morgan County Drug Court works, why it’s needed and how the business community can get involved. The Morgan County Drug Court was formed in 2008 at the Morgan County Courthouse. Circuit Judge Charles Elliott is over the…
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Based on past records and candidate understanding of the Chamber’s mission and public policy agenda, the Board of Directors of ProsperityPAC voted to endorse and financially support the following candidates in the upcoming statewide primary election on Tuesday, May 24. • Morgan County Commission – District 2: Randy Vest • Alabama House – District 4:…
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On April 12, the Chamber welcomed Mayor Tab Bowling, Council President Jacob Ladner, Council President Pro Tempore Carlton McMasters and moderator Dave Hargrove with AT&T Alabama to the annual State of the City Forum for an opportunity to share with the Decatur-Morgan County business community highlights of the last 12 months and what’s ahead for the…
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Executive Director Kelly Thomas of the Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority spoke to the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders young professionals development class on April 6, at the Chamber’s Contractor Service & Fabrication Board Room. Thomas discussed with the group the 5-year plan for downtown called “Forward Decatur”. In the plan, DDRA has two project areas selected as the highest…
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In recent years, prices continue to rise in the housing market in Alabama. Stacker used date from ZeroDown to compile real estate market reports in major Alabama cities. The following statistics are for the Decatur, Alabama metro area in the four weeks ending March 20, 2022. Click here to read the full report. Median sales price: $232,323…
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On March 23, the Chamber welcomed more than 200 members of the business community to our 2022 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree 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 on April 1. During the…
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On March 8-9, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, and members of the Excellence and Edge Leadership programs traveled to our state capitol of Montgomery to visit with legislators, tour exhibits telling the story of our state history and learn more about our state government. The Excellence class started their two-day trip with a tour…
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On Wednesday, March 2, the Gene Haas Foundation presented a $500,000 grant to the Calhoun College Foundation to support the college’s Computer Numerical Control or CNC Lab. The lab is located inside the Advanced Technology Center at the Calhoun Community College Decatur campus. The grant was awarded in exchange for naming rights to the lab which…
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The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Decatur will temporarily close for renovations on March 13. It’s part of a $5.4 million federal grant project that includes renovations to existing buildings and exhibits and adding an outdoor classroom. The facility is expected to be closed through October 31 and will include the visitor center,…
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