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On March 25, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by Indorama Ventures, bringing together business and community leaders to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future of Decatur-Morgan County. Outgoing Board Chairwoman Kelli Powers, President of Decatur Morgan Hospital, passed the gavel to Chair-elect Cindy…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Leadership 2025-2026 class has selected a Dec Days Festival as their community service project. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in downtown Decatur along 1st Avenue between Moulton Street and Grant Street and will feature live music, food…
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On March 12, 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 2026. This group of 9 driven students from four local schools had the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas and receive valuable feedback from local professionals.…
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On March 3-4, Chamber members, community leaders and participants from our Excellence in Leadership program traveled to Montgomery for our 2026 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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Amy Hood, an Interventionist at Priceville Elementary School in Morgan County has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for February 2026. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Chamber Board Member Jeni Jordan and Chamber staff, surprised Mrs. Hood with a…
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At this month’s Chamber Commodores meeting on February 13, the group visited the Morgan County Archives, where local archivist John Allison shared how the Archives preserve Morgan County’s history dating back to 1819. From government records and historic photographs to newspapers and exhibits, the Archives play a vital role in protecting and sharing our community’s…
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Following the announcement last month that President & CEO Crystal Brown will retire in July, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has retained YGM, LLC to conduct a nationwide search for the Chamber’s next President & CEO. This executive leadership role will guide the Chamber’s strategic vision, strengthen partnerships across business and community sectors and…
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On February 10, approximately 900 students from Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools, Hartselle City Schools, Athens City Schools, Madison County Schools, private and home school systems attended the Chamber’s 2026 Career & Workforce Expo at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in Decatur. More than 60 local companies spoke with those high school students about career opportunities…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce partnered with AIDT and Career Connect to host a regional Hiring Event on February 10 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in Decatur, connecting job seekers with local employers and workforce opportunities. The event reached 711 job seekers, with 429 attendees participating on site. Throughout the afternoon, employers conducted 603 total…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as the Leadership and Events Manager. This individual will lead the Chamber’s adult Excellence in Leadership and Edge Student Leadership programs, guiding participants through experiences that deepen their understanding of our community and strengthen their leadership potential. They will also…
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