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The Chamber’s three leadership development programs – Excellence, Edge and Equip – continued to meet throughout the fall and into the winter. Excellence in Leadership, the Chamber’s flagship leader development program for professionals, visited GoFAR USA Park in October for some fun team building exercises. After lunch, participants worked through inspiring “leadership lightbulbs” led by…
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The Chamber’s monthly Commodores meeting on January 9 featured a meaningful discussion on Decatur’s continued economic momentum. Chamber Board Member Yogi Dougher shared a presentation highlighting key indicators of growth including job creation, workforce development initiatives, downtown revitalization and more than $1 billion in investment over the past several years. Congratulations to Jeni Jordan with…
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As a new year approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on a few of the achievements we’ve shared with our members, partners and the community throughout the year. Notable highlights include major investments in education and workforce development such as expansions at Calhoun Community College and the opening of the Rural Development Park, along with continued…
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On December 12, 2025, we lost a remarkable leader and a dear friend. John Seymour, former President and CEO Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, led with a servant’s heart, a strong voice for what mattered, and a gentle spirit that made everyone feel seen and valued. John believed deeply in people, in community and in…
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(News Release) On December 17, Calhoun Community College, in partnership with Morgan County Schools, celebrated a historic milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the Morgan County Schools Rural Development Park (RDP), a newly repurposed Career Tech High School designed to transform workforce development for students across Morgan County. The celebration drew…
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On December 16, Chamber members met to review the 2025 Public Policy Agenda and suggest updates for the upcoming 2026 edition. As a core part of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, the Public Policy Agenda serves as the voice of the local business community, shaping policies that directly impact our region. This year, we consolidated all…
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The Chamber’s #LoveWhereYouLiveMorganCo Holiday Social Media Challenge has officially wrapped up, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated and shared what makes Morgan County a great place to eat, shop, work, learn, play, give and live. Throughout the month-long challenge, social media feeds were filled with photos highlighting Chamber member businesses, community…
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Holiday cheer filled the monthly Commodore meeting on December 12 with a Christmas party complete with a baked potato bar, a festive gift exchange and a fun best dressed competition. Congratulations to Bill Nelson taking first place dressed as Santa, followed by Cheryl Hicks and Claudia Hodgkins in 2nd and 3rd place. Congratulations to Philip…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th Annual Women in Business Celebration on December 10 over 280 attendees for a morning of inspiration, professional development and recognition. The event culminated in honoring Kelli Powers, President of Decatur Morgan Hospital, as this year’s recipient of the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award. Named for the Greek…
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Coach Keith Wright, a 9th-12th grade Intro to Law teacher who also coaches Varsity Baseball and Junior High Football at Hartselle High School, has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for November. He graduated from Hartselle High School and has taught there for 33 years. Our presenting sponsor, Hubbard & Drake…
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