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Record number of girls register for 2023 SWeETy Camp at Calhoun Community College
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Calhoun Community College to host the Summer Welding & Electrical Technology (SWeETy) Camp for 9th – 12th grade girls from area schools. The goal is to offer girls an opportunity to learn hands-on skills that can lead to high paying, satisfying careers in high growth industries. This year, we have 40 students registered, a record number for the program. During the four-day camp, the girls will participate in instructor-led projects and
The Chamber partners with Calhoun to offer CyberPatriot Camps and an Advanced Automotive Academy
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Calhoun Community College to host CyberPatriot Camps and an Advanced Automotive Academy, for 9th – 12th grade students from area schools. The goal of the weeklong CyberPatriot Camp is to offer local students an opportunity to learn hands-on about the field of cyber security from local industry leaders, become familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, learn to use multiple numbering systems and operating system
The Calhoun Foundation names Kim Lewis as new Board President
The Calhoun College Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim Lewis has been named President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Making history as the first African American to serve in this role, Lewis will succeed outgoing President, Rex Cheatham. “On behalf of Calhoun Community College and the foundation’s board of directors, we appreciate Rex for his leadership and direction of the foundation while serving during a difficult time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Johnette Davis, Calhoun
Community leaders honored at Chamber’s annual Small Business Awards Celebration
On Tuesday, three area professionals were honored by the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce at the annual Small Business Awards Celebration for their leadership, creativity and commitment to our business community. Keith Jackson, founder and owner of Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Decatur, was named the Raymon Baker - John Cook - Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year; Jacob Ladner, CEO of Thirdmark Capital in Decatur, was named the Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year; and
