Chamber Events
2025 State of the City
The Chamber's annual 2025 State of the City is an opportunity for the City of Decatur Mayor to provide updates to the business community.
2025 After Hours - 2nd Quarter - Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company
Join us for After Hours, at Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company, on Thursday, April 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This come-and-go event will be the perfect opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, exchange business cards and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed, after-work setting.
2025 Member 101 - 2nd Quarter
At this lunch-and-learn event, Chamber members will have the opportunity to meet our staff, network with new members and learn how to use their Chamber membership to its full potential. Members will also learn how to utilize our online Member Information Center (MIC) to submit job openings, news releases and events to the Chamber website.
2025 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 04/30/2025 (date to be confirmed)
The SuperStar Teacher program recognizes teachers in the Decatur-Morgan County area who show excellence in leadership, creativity, and imagination in and out of the classroom setting. SuperStar Teachers make learning fun, support their students and are active in their community. They will be recognized by the Chamber and sponsors in a school setting a given a $150 gift card for use in their classroom and a $50 gift card for personal use. School principals will submit nominations via a form provided by the Chamber and judging will be conducted by sponsors and one member of the Chamber?s Board of Directors.
2025 Coffee & Cards - 2nd Quarter - MarMac Real Estate
You're invited to Coffee & Cards, hosted by MarMac Real Estate. This come-and-go event will provide you with the opportunity to connect with your fellow Chamber members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment, and learn more about MarMac. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
2025 Small Business Awards Celebration
The contributions of small businesses in Decatur - Morgan County will be recognized at the Chamber's annual Small Business Awards Celebration. The following awards will be presented: the Raymon Baker-John Cook-Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year, the Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the Year and the Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year. The 2024-2025 Excellence in Leadership graduates will be recognized as part of the program so those graduates do not need to register. Members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries will also be recognized.
2025 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 05/16/2025 (date to be confirmed)
The SuperStar Teacher program recognizes teachers in the Decatur-Morgan County area who show excellence in leadership, creativity, and imagination in and out of the classroom setting. SuperStar Teachers make learning fun, support their students and are active in their community. They will be recognized by the Chamber and sponsors in a school setting a given a $150 gift card for use in their classroom and a $50 gift card for personal use. School principals will submit nominations via a form provided by the Chamber and judging will be conducted by sponsors and one member of the Chamber?s Board of Directors.
2025 Workforce Coalition Meeting - 05/30/2025
With a mission to positively impact our current employee pipeline to build a more capable and sustainable workforce, the Workforce Coalition has a specific focus on problem resolution.
2025 Legislative Update (date to be confirmed)
The Chamber's 2025 Legislative Update is an opportunity for the members and community to hear from the Morgan County Legislative delegation about this year's session in Montgomery.
2025 Emerging Leaders 06/04/2025
Join us on Wednesday, June 4 for an engaging table talk at our next Emerging Leaders event. ?This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and draw inspiration from those leading the way. Expand your knowledge and leadership skills at this Emerging Leaders event, which offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be sure to register by Friday, March 28, and help us spread the word by inviting your colleagues!
2025 Clay Shoot
The Chamber s 13th Annual Clay Shoot Classic is a day-long clay shooting tournament hosted by Old South Clays in Athens, Ala. Teams and sponsorships for the event were sold through the Chamber s Total Resource Campaign. For more information about purchasing a team for the 2025 event, please contact the Chamber at (2...
2025 Educational Camps - Automotive Camp
This 3-day camp helps students gain hands-on experience with electric and hybrid vehicles, build an electric motor, learn the basics of gas engines ''including setting the engine up on a test stand and making it run! Participants will also work with cutting-edge diagnostic tools. This camp is for students entering 9th-12th grades. Camp is held at the Calhoun Community College Automotive Technology Center at the Decatur Campus.
2025 Educational Camps - Precision Machining Camp #1
This intensive five-day camp provides students with practical hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, part design, and modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental CNC programming skills, including tasks such as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines, and operating CNC equipment safely and proficiently. Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp is designed to cater to students entering grades 9 through 12 and takes place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur Campus of Calhoun Community College. The Chamber's Educational Camp programs feature hands-on and interactive environments where students receive training and exposure to careers of the future. Automotive, Cyber, Healthcare, Precision Machining and SWeETy camps will be the featured programs for 2025, along with the potential of others added based on the needs of our workforce community. The audience will include high school students and education leadership teams in Decatur-Morgan County.
2025 Educational Camps - Automotive Camp
This 3-day camp helps students gain hands-on experience with electric and hybrid vehicles, build an electric motor, learn the basics of gas engines ''including setting the engine up on a test stand and making it run! Participants will also work with cutting-edge diagnostic tools. This camp is for students entering 9th-12th grades. Camp is held at the Calhoun Community College Automotive Technology Center at the Decatur Campus.
2025 Educational Camps - Precision Machining Camp #1
This intensive five-day camp provides students with practical hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, part design, and modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental CNC programming skills, including tasks such as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines, and operating CNC equipment safely and proficiently. Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp is designed to cater to students entering grades 9 through 12 and takes place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur Campus of Calhoun Community College. The Chamber's Educational Camp programs feature hands-on and interactive environments where students receive training and exposure to careers of the future. Automotive, Cyber, Healthcare, Precision Machining and SWeETy camps will be the featured programs for 2025, along with the potential of others added based on the needs of our workforce community. The audience will include high school students and education leadership teams in Decatur-Morgan County.
2025 Educational Camps - Automotive Camp
This 3-day camp helps students gain hands-on experience with electric and hybrid vehicles, build an electric motor, learn the basics of gas engines ''including setting the engine up on a test stand and making it run! Participants will also work with cutting-edge diagnostic tools. This camp is for students entering 9th-12th grades. Camp is held at the Calhoun Community College Automotive Technology Center at the Decatur Campus.
2025 Educational Camps - Precision Machining Camp #1
This intensive five-day camp provides students with practical hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, part design, and modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental CNC programming skills, including tasks such as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines, and operating CNC equipment safely and proficiently. Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp is designed to cater to students entering grades 9 through 12 and takes place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur Campus of Calhoun Community College. The Chamber's Educational Camp programs feature hands-on and interactive environments where students receive training and exposure to careers of the future. Automotive, Cyber, Healthcare, Precision Machining and SWeETy camps will be the featured programs for 2025, along with the potential of others added based on the needs of our workforce community. The audience will include high school students and education leadership teams in Decatur-Morgan County.
2025 Educational Camps - Precision Machining Camp #1
This intensive five-day camp provides students with practical hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, part design, and modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental CNC programming skills, including tasks such as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines, and operating CNC equipment safely and proficiently. Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp is designed to cater to students entering grades 9 through 12 and takes place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur Campus of Calhoun Community College. The Chamber's Educational Camp programs feature hands-on and interactive environments where students receive training and exposure to careers of the future. Automotive, Cyber, Healthcare, Precision Machining and SWeETy camps will be the featured programs for 2025, along with the potential of others added based on the needs of our workforce community. The audience will include high school students and education leadership teams in Decatur-Morgan County.
2025 Educational Camps - Precision Machining Camp #1
This intensive five-day camp provides students with practical hands-on exposure to the world of CNC machining, part design, and modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental CNC programming skills, including tasks such as configuring tool offsets, setting up machines, and operating CNC equipment safely and proficiently. Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of precision measuring tools. This camp is designed to cater to students entering grades 9 through 12 and takes place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur Campus of Calhoun Community College. The Chamber's Educational Camp programs feature hands-on and interactive environments where students receive training and exposure to careers of the future. Automotive, Cyber, Healthcare, Precision Machining and SWeETy camps will be the featured programs for 2025, along with the potential of others added based on the needs of our workforce community. The audience will include high school students and education leadership teams in Decatur-Morgan County.