Chamber Events
2024 Member Appreciation Luncheon
The Chamber's annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon is an opportunity for our membership to come together for fellowship, good food and the chance for our staff and board of directors to say thank you to those who we serve.
2024 State of Education Forum
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce's annual State of Education Forum, presented by Alabama Credit Union, is set for Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church. You will have an opportunity to hear updates from our three local school systems as well as our higher education partners. Panelists will include Superintendents from Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools and Hartselle City Schools along with the President of Calhoun Community College and the Interim President of Athens State University. Scott Mayo, Executive Director of the Cook Museum of Natural Science, will serve as the moderator.
2024 Excellence in Leadership 11/05/2024 - Health & Education
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.
2024 After Hours at TTL, Inc.
Join us for After Hours, hosted by TTL, Inc., on Tuesday, November 12 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.
2024 Edge Student Leadership 11/14/2024 - Law & Order Day
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.
2024 Workforce NOW Summit
The Chamber's 2024 Workforce NOW Summit will be held on Friday, November 15. Uniting the business community with economic development and workforce professionals, this event will provide information and resources for businesses of all sizes. The summit will also include two breakout sessions that feature subject matter experts on workforce trends and current workforce issues impacting our community. We encourage managers, team leaders, HR managers, CEOs and educators to attend this exceptional professional development and networking event.
2024 Workforce Coalition Meeting 11/15/2024
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.
2024 Industry Day for Teachers
Fifteen to twenty-five teachers from our 3 school districts in Decatur-Morgan County will spend 2 days at a local industrial facility where they can attend orientation, safety training, fitting for proper PPE and spend time shadowing workers to learn about your industry. The goal of this program is for teachers to get hands-on experience that they can take back to their students so they can guide them to a career with an industry in our community. After all visits have been completed, the teachers, industries and sponsors will meet to discuss and share experiences.
2024 Industry Day for Teachers
Fifteen to twenty-five teachers from our 3 school districts in Decatur-Morgan County will spend 2 days at a local industrial facility where they can attend orientation, safety training, fitting for proper PPE and spend time shadowing workers to learn about your industry. The goal of this program is for teachers to get hands-on experience that they can take back to their students so they can guide them to a career with an industry in our community. After all visits have been completed, the teachers, industries and sponsors will meet to discuss and share experiences.
2024 Industry Day for Teachers
Fifteen to twenty-five teachers from our 3 school districts in Decatur-Morgan County will spend 2 days at a local industrial facility where they can attend orientation, safety training, fitting for proper PPE and spend time shadowing workers to learn about your industry. The goal of this program is for teachers to get hands-on experience that they can take back to their students so they can guide them to a career with an industry in our community. After all visits have been completed, the teachers, industries and sponsors will meet to discuss and share experiences.
2024 Industry Day for Teachers
Fifteen to twenty-five teachers from our 3 school districts in Decatur-Morgan County will spend 2 days at a local industrial facility where they can attend orientation, safety training, fitting for proper PPE and spend time shadowing workers to learn about your industry. The goal of this program is for teachers to get hands-on experience that they can take back to their students so they can guide them to a career with an industry in our community. After all visits have been completed, the teachers, industries and sponsors will meet to discuss and share experiences.
2024 Breakfast & Biz 4th Quarter
Join us at the Chamber's next Breakfast & Biz event where Jillian Miles Massey of Horizon Point Consulting, Inc., will help you unlock your team's creative potential by teaching you how to coach and guide them through innovative problem-solving techniques.
2024 Industry Day for Teachers
Fifteen to twenty-five teachers from our 3 school districts in Decatur-Morgan County will spend 2 days at a local industrial facility where they can attend orientation, safety training, fitting for proper PPE and spend time shadowing workers to learn about your industry. The goal of this program is for teachers to get hands-on experience that they can take back to their students so they can guide them to a career with an industry in our community. After all visits have been completed, the teachers, industries and sponsors will meet to discuss and share experiences.
2024 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 11/22/2024
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.
2024 Excellence in Leadership 12/3/2024 Law & Order
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.
2024 Emerging Leaders 12/04/2024
Our Emerging Leaders events provide the opportunity for you to grow as a leader and expand your network. Lunch will be provided as part of your registration. Please help us spread the word by inviting others on your team.
2024 Women in Business Celebration
The Chamber is set to host the 20th Women in Business Celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 11:30 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront.
2024 Edge Student Leadership 12/12/2024 - Health & Education day
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.
2024 Equip 12/12/2024 (date to be confirmed)
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.
2024 SuperStar Teacher Presentation 12/19/2024
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.