| Apr 30 - May 2 2017 Washington D.C. Trip |
The Chamber's annual public policy trip to Washington D.C. is a great opportunity to access key policy makers while enjoying time with other Chamber members and local leaders. Done in partnership with the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, the trip also serves as an opportunity to deliver our policy agenda to our representatives. Come join us!
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| Date: |
April 30, 2017 |
| Location: |
Washington D.C. |
| Contact: |
John Seymour |
| EMail: |
john@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 30 - May 2, 2017 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$650 before March 15; $675 afterwards. Spouse/guest rate is $200. |
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| May 1 2017 Washington D.C. Trip - Monday Dinner |
The Monday evening dinner during the Washington D.C. is an opportunity for members of the Decatur-Morgan County Chambers who made the trip to enjoy fellowship and hospitality the first night of the three-day trip.
The Monday evening dinner is presented by Nucor Steel of Decatur.
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| Date: |
May 1, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Contact: |
John Seymour |
| EMail: |
john@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, May 1, 2017
7 p.m. |
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| May 2 SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE SPRING 2017 |
SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE
Business 101 is not Your Ordinary Training Program!
- All-inclusive 9-week customized program that includes real world expertise from small business owners
- Offers the opportunity for participants to have all their questions and concerns answered
- Participate in strategic planning
- Establish a firm foundation of what small business is all about
Who Needs This Program:
- New business start-up or growing business (that need a refresher)
- Employees of a small business that want to add value and support in their job
- Anyone desiring knowledge and growth of entrepreneurship and how a business works
We Believe:
…that the road to success begins with a passion for an idea, a business plan on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision and by attending Business 101 will ensure your success.
Our Offer to YOU:
- Fees to attend this event are all-inclusive for the 9-week program
- Cost to attend is a $275 investment (Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship)
- CEU’s and CNE's available
Better Answers. Better Decisions
Key Takeaways:
Session 1 - Entrepreneurship: Becoming and Entrepreneur
Session 2 – Business Management: Financial Information and Business Success
Session 3 – Legal Entities and Intellectual Property
Spring Break
Session 4 – Business Planning: Market Research
Session 5 – Market Analysis – Why the ideal target market is important
Session 6 – How important is making a profit?
Session 7 – Social Media and Websites and Marketing Strategies
Session 8 – Financial Statements and Cash Flow – What's the Big Deal
Session 9 – Financing, Crowdfunding & SBA
Please contact Donna Whitten with any questions at 256-686-2999 or donna@alabamaincubator.com
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| Date: |
May 2, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://alabamaincubator.com |
| Location: |
Where: Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center, 1629 4th Ave SE, Decatur |
| Contact: |
Contact Donna Whitten - Program Director for E-Center |
| EMail: |
info@alabamaincubator.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
When: 9 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning March 7th, 2017, 5:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $275 (income based scholarships are available)
*Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship by calling 256-686-2999 or emailing donna@alabamaincubator.com
Have questions about Business 101 Spring 2017 Class?
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| May 5 Leadercast 2017 |
World’s Largest One-day Leadership Conference to be Simulcast in Decatur, Alabama on May 5th, 2017
Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 5th, 2017. This year marks the seventeenth year of the annual leadership conference and the 6th year that Decatur - Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center will be at hosting the event at Decatur Baptist Church.
The theme of this year’s conference is, “Powered by Purpose.” Purpose is what defines us, drives us, and empowers us. It is the glue for an organization and the fuel for an individual. Today’s organization can’t rely on old practices. A new organization is emerging and at the center of its driving force is the igniting power of purpose.
· Companies with ideals of improving people’s lives at the center of all they do outperform others by 400%
· More than 70% of people consider an organization’s environmental and/or social impact when deciding where to work
· Employees that feel they are working towards a good cause show increased productivity by up to 30%
· People who are able to make a social or environmental impact on the job are more satisfied by a 2:1 ratio
The conference will allow attendees to discover the steps they can take to uncover their purpose, to reconnect to their organization’s “why”, to attract and engage the right people for your efforts and to thrive as a team. Key speakers – with purpose-driven leadership– will inspire the more than 600 people who attend locally, and the more than 100,000 people who will attend the event live in Atlanta or at hundreds of other simulcast locations in more than 20 countries. Among the keynote speakers are:
- Daniel Pink - Behavioral Science Expert, Best-Selling Author, & Host of Crowd Control
- Molly Fletcher - Former Top Sports Agent & Author
- Andy Stanley - Leadership Author & Communicator
- Suzy Welch- Author, TV Commentator, & Business Journalist
- Henry Cloud- Acclaimed Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist, & Best-Selling Author
- Jess Ekstrom- CEO of Headbands of Hope
- Tyler Perry- Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Author & Entrepreneur
For years, Leadercast has brought people together and equipped them to become better leaders, managers, community members, and employees. Here is what people have to say about Leadercast:
“With a constantly impressive lineup of speakers and the on-target themes year-over-year (and at such a value), I consider Leadercast a ‘can’t miss’ event,” Kalpana OOmmen, Vice President Talent Acquisition, Cox Enterprises & 9-year Leadercast attendee.
“The whole day was interesting from start to finish. It was valuable to hear from leaders from various fields, as each had different perspectives and experiences. I was able to learn from leaders whom I otherwise would not have known of because I was unfamiliar with their work,” Katie Booth, Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
“For me, it’s a re-charge. For one day I can plug-in, focus on me - my impact, obstacles, and growth opportunities. I love that it is not only a lecture but it’s an immersive experience that keeps me engaged…by a multi-sensory approach,” Patrick Williams, Marketing Director, SunTrust Bank.
For more information and to purchase your ticket or group tickets to the Leadercast North Alabama event, visit leadercastnorthalabama.com. CEU's Available
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| Date: |
May 5, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://leadercastnorthalabama.com |
| Location: |
Decatur Baptist Church
2527 Danville Rd. SW
Decatur, AL 35603 |
| Contact: |
Donna Whitten |
| EMail: |
donna@alabamaincubator.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 5th, 2017
7:00 AM - Breakfast (Included)
7:50 AM - Leadercast begins
11:30 AM - Lunch (included)
2:30 PM - Program Ends |
| Fees/Admission: |
Early bird pricing til April 15th
$60.00 per person
Regular Ticket - $80.00 per person (3 or more $60.00 per person)
Student Ticket - $25.00 each
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| May 9 SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE SPRING 2017 |
SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE
Business 101 is not Your Ordinary Training Program!
- All-inclusive 9-week customized program that includes real world expertise from small business owners
- Offers the opportunity for participants to have all their questions and concerns answered
- Participate in strategic planning
- Establish a firm foundation of what small business is all about
Who Needs This Program:
- New business start-up or growing business (that need a refresher)
- Employees of a small business that want to add value and support in their job
- Anyone desiring knowledge and growth of entrepreneurship and how a business works
We Believe:
…that the road to success begins with a passion for an idea, a business plan on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision and by attending Business 101 will ensure your success.
Our Offer to YOU:
- Fees to attend this event are all-inclusive for the 9-week program
- Cost to attend is a $275 investment (Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship)
- CEU’s and CNE's available
Better Answers. Better Decisions
Key Takeaways:
Session 1 - Entrepreneurship: Becoming and Entrepreneur
Session 2 – Business Management: Financial Information and Business Success
Session 3 – Legal Entities and Intellectual Property
Spring Break
Session 4 – Business Planning: Market Research
Session 5 – Market Analysis – Why the ideal target market is important
Session 6 – How important is making a profit?
Session 7 – Social Media and Websites and Marketing Strategies
Session 8 – Financial Statements and Cash Flow – What's the Big Deal
Session 9 – Financing, Crowdfunding & SBA
Please contact Donna Whitten with any questions at 256-686-2999 or donna@alabamaincubator.com
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| Date: |
May 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://alabamaincubator.com |
| Location: |
Where: Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center, 1629 4th Ave SE, Decatur |
| Contact: |
Contact Donna Whitten - Program Director for E-Center |
| EMail: |
info@alabamaincubator.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
When: 9 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning March 7th, 2017, 5:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $275 (income based scholarships are available)
*Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship by calling 256-686-2999 or emailing donna@alabamaincubator.com
Have questions about Business 101 Spring 2017 Class?
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| May 10 Newcomers Club of Decatur Luncheon & Business Meeting |
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.
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| Date: |
May 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
Burningtree Country Club
2521 Burningtree Drive, SE |
| EMail: |
newcomerslunch@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second Wednesday of each month
10:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 |
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| May 13 Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Race & Festival |
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| Date: |
May 13, 2017 |
| Website: |
http://www.decaturdragonboat.org |
| Location: |
Point Mallard Aquatic Center |
| Contact: |
Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation
256-973-2187 |
| EMail: |
foundation@dmhnet.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, May 13, 2017 8:30 am Opening Ceremony |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Admission Donations Accepted |
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| May 18 2017 Small Business Awards Celebration |
The Chamber's annual Small Business Awards Celebration is set for Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront.
To RSVP for the event, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, please click here. |
| Date: |
May 18, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Contact: |
Crystal Brown |
| EMail: |
crystal@dcc.org |
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