The Volunteer Center of Morgan County presents their annual Wild West Night Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m., hosted by City View Farms in Decatur. Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob GIbson's will be the feature chef along with entertainment from bluegrass touring artist Iron Horse. Tickets are $50 each. 

To RSVP or for more information, please call (256) 355-8628.

Did you know that a “Study of Performance Reviews conducted by Stanford University, Clayman Institute for Gender Research found that, compared with men, women received: 2.5 TIMES as much feedback about having an aggressive communication style; 2.4 TIMES as many references to ateam instead of individual accomplishments; about Half as Many references to a woman’s technical expertise; and One-third as much feedback linked to a business outcome?” – The Wall Street Journal

Whether you are in a leadership position of an organization or the owner of your own business, plan to attend this wonderful training opportunity: “Women Leading Effectively in the Marketplace” Workshop.

Attend this workshop and learn about and discuss:

• Having the “Right Self-Talk”

• Building Healthy Relationships for Marketplace Success

• Keys to Adding value to Yourself and Others

• Overcoming Gender Communication Barriers in the Marketplace

Workshop Facilitator:

Dr. Yvette Rice of LLVE, LLC

JOIN US AS WE TAKE A JOURNEY TO HONOR SOME OF THE MOST LEGENDARY JAZZ DIVAS 50&60s...Don't miss this great stage production!

PRE-HOLIDAY SUNDAY MATINEE

Get ready for terrific local vocalists to portray the likes of the legendary Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and others. Valley Arts in partnership with the Princess Theatre will present its (Season 2) of “A Tribute to Great Jazz Divas” pre-holiday Sunday Matinee.

Get ready for terrific local vocalists to portray legendary Jazz Divas!!

 Poster Design courtesy of Klifton and Klayton Riley.

GET INVOLVED: The Decatur Jaycees, a Junior Chamber civic organization in Decatur, Alabama, connects young professionals and gives back to the community through fundraising projects. The Jaycees host several big annual events like The Big Deal and the Decatur Christmas Parade.

MEET YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: The Decatur Jaycees offers a great way to explore networking and leadership opportunities in Decatur and the surrounding areas. We are always looking for new members.

Meetings are open for everyone ages 18-40. Join us to see how the Jaycees can help you get involved and meet young professionals in the area!

The Newcomers Club of Decatur is open to more than just newcomers. New to the area? Retired? Widowed? Empty nest? Just want to make new friends?

If you live in Decatur or the surrounding area, you are welcome!

Come play cards, go on field trips, enjoy coffee in each other's homes and take new adventures together!
 
Our luncheon/business meeting is the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for $15 at Burningtree Country Club (2521 Burningtree Drive, SE). 
 
If you would like to join us please make a reservation by emailing newcomerslunch@gmail.com. 

How boring would work and life be if we were all the same? Yet we often try, whether intentionally or not, to surround ourselves with people who look, act and think like us. Successful businesses strive to build a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. In this workshop, we'll cover:

•             What diversity and inclusion really is;
•             The business case for diversity and inclusion;
•             How to foster diversity and inclusion at your workplace (and in your life).

The Chamber is excited to welcome Mary Ila Ward, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, owner of Horizon Point Consulting. She has a background in corporate recruiting, economic and workforce development, talent management and leadership coaching and training. A huge believer in work-life integration, she helps organizations realize how they can hire for fit while improving diversity, engage employees by supporting them holistically, and drive home the importance of career development to communities and organizations.

She graduated from The University of Alabama, with a BS in Business Management and holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. 

The Chamber's Breakfast & Biz business development training and networking session provides ongoing support for our local business partners. The event is $10 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. To confirm your membership status, please click here. We ask that you RSVP by Friday, Nov. 24. The event is presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union with breakfast sponsored by Morningside of Decatur.

To RSVP, click here.