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On November 2, the Chamber hosted its annual State of Education forum featuring Athens State University Interim President Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, Calhoun Community College President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Decatur City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Head of School Steve Hall, Hartselle City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Clayton, Morgan County Schools Superintendent…
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(News Release) More than 7,700 Alabamians have enrolled in rapid career training for in-demand jobs since the start of the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success courses. The engine behind the courses, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, opened a new headquarters in Decatur on November 1, to continue its work of…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has a learning partnership with Athens State University that provides a 10% tuition discount for employees of our more than 800 member businesses and their immediate families. This month only, a one-time offer of a 20% tuition discount will be applied if a student registers for the Spring 2024 semester and either pays…
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(News Release) Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is growing yet again, with a new taxiway and access road underway on the northwest side of the airport. Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Tanner, Ala., broke ground this month on a concrete taxiway and access road that stems off of the existing parallel taxiway for Runway…
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Regarding our upcoming 2023 Washington Update event featuring Congressman Dale Strong, we were notified by his office that Congressional leadership has made the decision to reduce the upcoming two-week recess in order to vote on funding bills with a looming November 17 deadline. As a result, Congressman Dale Strong’s presence is required in Washington, D.C.…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award. An outstanding business leader will be recognized with the prestigious award during our annual Women in Business Celebration on Wednesday, December 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, justice and civil law, this international award…
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The 2023 Endless Opportunities Career Fair was a huge success, attracting more than 2,000 eighth graders to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on October 19-20. The event brought together students from Decatur, Morgan County, Hartselle, Limestone County, Athens, and private schools, to explore a wide range of career options. Hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with our…
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(News Release) On October 16, Calhoun Community College officials celebrated a milestone as they broke ground on the expansion of its cutting-edge Advanced Technology Center (ATC), located on the college’s Decatur campus. According to Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President of Calhoun, this expansion project was identified as a critical need through the Alabama Community College System…
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The featured speaker for our monthly Commodore meeting on October 13 was Morgan County Archivist John Allison. He led the group on a history tour of downtown Decatur along Bank Street. Congratulations to Jennifer Wright with MarMac Real Estate for being named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month for October. This awesome…
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The Chamber’s Fall Golf Classic, presented by Adams Beverages, welcomed more than 100 golfers from across north Alabama on October 6. This annual event is always a great opportunity for networking, fellowship and friendly competition at Burningtree Country Club. Congratulations to all our winners! Morning Flight Winner: Huntsville International Airport Longest Drive: Keith Heidecker Closest to…
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