At Edward Jones, understanding your goals and partnering with you to achieve them is the best part of what we do. Financial education is an important part of that partnership. That's why we're excited to invite you to our upcoming event, where you'll learn about strategies to help you achieve your financial goals.

Hosted by Tore Haavik of Edward Jones in Decatur, the one-hour event will feature an economic update by Keith Ashley, division wholesaler with American Funds. 

To reserve space for yourself and a guest, please call Teri Watson at (256) 353-1604, or send an email to teri.watson (AT) edwardjones.com no later than July 31.

• Why good communication skills involve more than articulate speech; 
• How leaders define the workplace culture based on the way they communicate with others; 
• Recognizing true communication and listening; learning to recognize the difference and waiting on your turn to speak.  

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. 

On Aug. 17, stop by the downtown offices of the United Way of Morgan Co. on your way to the office for refreshments during the Chamber's monthly Coffee & Cards networking event. Members are invited to enjoy some social time with other members in the community while learning more about the work of the non-profit in our area. Come join us!

To RSVP, click here.

Decatur is a destination community for young professionals, and communication is critical. But how can YPs get plugged in and connect? 
 
John Joseph has served as director of Decatur Corridor Development, Inc., since January 2015. In the role, he's responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing projects that help lay the foundation for long-term growth in the Morgan County area. With a background in development, he has focused on real estate and more than 25 projects that significantly improve quality of life and enhance economic competitiveness in our area. Among his work, he is responsible for the Best and Brightest Initiative, the first comprehensive incentive package in the country for the recruitment of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) young professionals, collaboration with the City of Decatur to become the first city in the state to take the Small Business Administration's "Startup In A Day" pledge, and coordinated the founding committee of the Alabama Arts Hall of Fame - the first in the state - and transitioned operations to The Alabama Center for the Arts. 
 
Joseph has an undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi in Oxford and a law degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He and his family live in Decatur. He will share his thoughts on opportunities and challenges for area YPs, as well has how to contribute to our community's development. 
 
The YP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for members of the under-40 crowd across Morgan County to both connect and socialize while developing their leadership skills. This one-hour program coincides with the traditional lunch hour where attendees can enjoy lunch and develop their careers and community. 

We are excited to continue this series for our young professional community and we encourage you to bring guests and co-workers. YP Leadership Luncheon is presented by Ascend Performance Materials with lunch sponsored by Indorama Ventures.

Tickets for the event are $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members, which includes lunch. (to confirm your membership, click here). Seating for this event is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation soon.

To RSVP, click here.