Chamber Events
2025 After Hours - 1st Quarter - Brown Books & More
Join us for After Hours, hosted by Brown Books & More, on Thursday, January 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This come-and-go event is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, exchange business cards and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed, after-work setting.
2025 Equip Leadership 02/05/2025
Equip is a career and leadership development program designed to prepare eighth grade students for the workforce. This is a 5-month program for 2 separate groups of students, 1 group per semester (Spring & Fall). Each semester is made up of five classes attended by approximately 30 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City Schools, as well as area private, parochial school, and home-schooled students.
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2025 Emerging Leaders 02/05/2025
Join us for an engaging table talk at our next Emerging Leaders event, Leading with Purpose to Serve and Impact Our Community. Hear firsthand how professionals have discovered their purpose and are using it to create a meaningful impact in the Decatur-Morgan County community, all while growing their professional network.
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2025 Coffee & Cards - 1st Quarter - Habitat for Humanity ReStore
You're invited to the next gathering of Coffee & Cards, hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County ReStore. 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 the ReStore. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
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2025 Career & Workforce Expo
he Chamber's Career & Workforce Expo is a high-profile event connecting local businesses with potential talent. The purpose of this event is to inform and educate high school students of careers and curriculum needed for high demand jobs and to develop workplace skills necessary for placement and advancement. ? This high-profile event connects local businesses with potential talent, provides a platform for companies to showcase high-demand career opportunities while engaging with job seekers, students and professionals from across the region.
2025 Hiring Event 02/11/2025 - The Chamber & Career Connect
Hiring Event in partnership with Career Connect.
2025 Edge Student Leadership 02/13/2025 - Decatur Now & Then
Edge Student Leadership is designed for high school sophomores and juniors and is comprised of approximately 36 youth from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City Schools, as well as some private, parochial, and home school students. Edge is a development program designed to prepare high school students to become leaders in their school and community. The group meets 1 day a month for nine months, where each month focuses on a different topic: Team Building, Decatur Now & Then, Law & Order, Healthcare & Education, Poverty Simulation, Economic Development, State Government, as well as a Kick-Off and Graduation event. *Monthly meetings of Edge Student Leadership are not open to the public. For more information on how to get involved, contact Judy@dcc.org or call (256) 353-5312.
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2025 Equip Leadership 02/18/2025
Equip is a career and leadership development program designed to prepare eighth grade students for the workforce. This is a 5-month program for 2 separate groups of students, 1 group per semester (Spring & Fall). Each semester is made up of five classes attended by approximately 30 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City Schools, as well as area private, parochial school, and home-schooled students.
2025 Excellence in Leadership 02/20/2025 - Decatur Now & Then
Excellence in Leadership is the premier leader development program for business professionals in Decatur-Morgan County directed toward individuals in our community who demonstrate leadership potential. A class of approximately 40 participants will have the opportunity to better understand our community, the challenges it faces, and to prepare for those challenges by meeting with and learning from other leaders in our area. The program offers numerous educational opportunities to broaden perspectives and gain an increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. This is a ten-month program culminating with a graduation ceremony held during the Chamber's Annual Small Business Awards Celebration in May.
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2025 State of Morgan County
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce's 2025 State of Morgan County Forum will provide an opportunity for our county leaders to highlight achievements and share insights for Alabama's ninth largest county.
2025 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 02/28/2025 (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 Breakfast & Biz 1st Quarter
Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025 for the Chamber's Breakfast & Biz professional development training and networking session that provides ongoing support for our local business partners.
2025 Workforce Coalition Meeting - 03/13/2025
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.
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2025 Montgomery Public Policy Trip
The Chamber's annual Montgomery Public Policy trip will feature two days of meetings with members of the Alabama Legislature to discuss issues impacting our business community, as well as tours of area landmarks integral to our state history.
2025 Excellence in Leadership 03/18-03/19/2025 - Montgomery Trip
Excellence in Leadership is the premier leader development program for business professionals in Decatur-Morgan County directed toward individuals in our community who demonstrate leadership potential. A class of approximately 40 participants will have the opportunity to better understand our community, the challenges it faces, and to prepare for those challenges by meeting with and learning from other leaders in our area. The program offers numerous educational opportunities to broaden perspectives and gain an increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. This is a ten-month program culminating with a graduation ceremony held during the Chamber's Annual Small Business Awards Celebration in May.
2025 Edge Student Leadership 03/19/2025 - State Government, Montgomery Trip
Edge Student Leadership is designed for high school sophomores and juniors and is comprised of approximately 36 youth from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City Schools, as well as some private, parochial, and home school students. Edge is a development program designed to prepare high school students to become leaders in their school and community. The group meets 1 day a month for nine months, where each month focuses on a different topic: Team Building, Decatur Now & Then, Law & Order, Healthcare & Education, Poverty Simulation, Economic Development, State Government, as well as a Kick-Off and Graduation event. *Monthly meetings of Edge Student Leadership are not open to the public. For more information on how to get involved, contact Judy@dcc.org or call (256) 353-5312.
2025 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 03/21/2025 (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 Annual Meeting
The Chamber's 2025 Annual Meeting - presented by Indorama Ventures - is an opportunity to celebrate the past 12 months in our community while looking ahead to anticipate what's next for Decatur-Morgan County. Outgoing Chair John Holley will pass the gavel to incoming Chair Kelli Powers. Also, the Chamber will present the Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union and the Rosie Hennessy Award sponsored by Habitat ReStore, the latter to recognize our Commodore of the Year.
