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The Commodores held their monthly meeting on Friday, November 13 at the newly opened Decatur Recreation Center. The group had the opportunity to tour the new facility, which features an indoor pool, basketball courts, an elevated walking track, fitness areas and more. During the meeting, Galvin Gray with Mallard Realty was recognized as the November…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Workforce NOW Summit on Friday, November 13, at Calhoun Community College, bringing together business leaders, workforce professionals, educators and economic development partners to explore strategies for strengthening the local workforce. This year’s keynote presentation, “Decoding the Generations: One Workforce. Five Generations. The Future of Manufacturing,” featured…
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Angie Baugher, a second-grade teacher at Frances Nungester Elementary School with Decatur City Schools, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for September 2026. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc., represented by Brian Beidleman, along with Lindsey Fish of GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Chamber staff, surprised…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back our #LoveWhereYouLiveMorganCo social media challenge this holiday season! From November 12 through December 12, we’re inviting everyone to celebrate what makes Morgan County special while supporting local businesses for a chance to win gift cards from Chamber member businesses! The challenge kicks off Thursday,…
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Downtown Decatur was filled with music and culture on Monday, November 2, as the community came together to celebrate the 4th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). After a year away, the celebration returned with a turnout of more than 4,000 attendees, according to event organizers. Hosted by Downtown Decatur’s Corazón y…
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The Chamber’s Coffee & Cards networking event was held November 4, at Provident Wealth Solutions/LPL Financial – Dewayne Eddy in downtown Decatur. Chamber members had the opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals, build relationships and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed, come-and-go setting. Thank you to Dewayne Eddy and Provident Wealth Solutions/LPL Financial for hosting,…
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Local education leaders and students came together Tuesday, November 3, for the Chamber’s 2026 State of Education Forum at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration in preparing students for success and meeting the evolving workforce needs of Decatur-Morgan County. The forum featured the superintendents of Decatur City Schools,…
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 announced Nucor Corp. is expanding its advanced manufacturing footprint in Decatur with a $60 million investment expected to create 60 additional jobs in the region. “Nucor has been a valued partner in Alabama for many years, and its continued growth in Decatur demonstrates what is…
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The Excellence in Leadership program, the flagship of the Chamber’s Leadership series, is designed to identify, orient, develop and network both existing and emerging leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in the business community. The 2026-2027 class includes 36 professionals from across Morgan County who will meet monthly to focus on specific leadership…
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Making informed decisions about money and planning for the future were the focus of the Chamber’s October 7 Emerging Leaders event, “Money Moves That Matter,” with Dr. LaDoris Baugh, professor of accounting and former management department chair at Athens State University. Dr. Baugh shared strategies for building healthy financial habits, setting meaningful goals and creating…
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