| Feb 2 2018 Breakfast & Biz: Seven Social Media Myths and How To Get Around Them |
Do you ever feel like your company is out of touch with social media? As social media continues to become a leader in the marketing world, many small- to medium-sized businesses aren't clear on how they are supposed to use social media to increase sales and to stay connected to their customer base. In this workshop, we'll cover:
- Seven social media myths that might be holding your business back.
- Tips and tricks to make sure you're getting the most out of your time and money spent on social media.
- Resources and tools you can start using today.
The Chamber is excited to welcome Chris Pettit from the McComm Group, a leading communications company in north Alabama. He has been training non-profits and small businesses on how to develop their online platforms for more than 10 years. He specializes in web development and helping companies communicate their message clearly and creatively.
The McComm Group is an award-winning creative communications marketing team that specializes in producing knock-your-socks-off advertising, design, public relations, digital media, and web sites.
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 Monday, Jan. 29.
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| Date: |
February 2, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Website: |
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef1e21r062746695&oseq=&c=&ch= |
| Location: |
The Magnolia Room
216 Moulton Street E
Decatur, AL 335601 |
| Contact: |
Crystal Brown |
| EMail: |
crystal@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, Feb. 2
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$10 for members, $25 for non-members |
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| Feb 7 AshaKiran New Volunteer Orientation |
| We welcome new AND old AK volunteers to join us...WHY!?!? - to cover all things AshaKiran, including new upcoming fun free events & educational workshops taking place across Alabama! - to find out how YOU can gain additional FREE training & experience helping your community & those in need while pursuing other goals, if you have a full-time job, etc.! Volunteers & interns needed! - Speak another language? Find out how you can get FREE training and opportunities as a paid AshaKiran freelance interpreter/translator (including sign languages) upon completion of our FREE training program! Already signed up as an AK Volunteer? If you have not attended an AK volunteer orientation in the past, you are required to attend one as an AK volunteer so you will be able to share culturally sensitive info about available AK services with those that need it most and/or help us get it out to the community! We look forward to meeting new faces in person as well as our old friends that we haven't seen in bit AND feel free to bring a friend! Free to attend, but seating is limited. Please confirm your attendance at: https://goo.gl/forms/kCVTdFrroWqbDvn53 ***All participants that RSVP for this training will receive a confirmation email. If you have RSVP'd, but did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us immediately at volunteer@ashakiranonline.org For more information: volunteer@ashakiranonline.org |
| Date: |
February 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/events/153251898656355/ |
| Location: |
Huntsville-Madison Co Public Library 915 Monroe St. Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Contact: |
volunteer@ashakiranonline.org |
| EMail: |
volunteer@ashakiranonline.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 7th 2018 / 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE! |
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| Feb 9 Leader Bento Box [Leader Event] |
Bento is known in the Japanese culture as a take-out meal packed in a box, similar to our everyday lunchbox. The word originates from a slang term that means convenient. Bento boxes are packed to provide quality and convenience in one simple on-the-go type of solution.
As a leader, your day is filled with essential meetings and time-consuming work, often leaving no time for personal growth or leadership development. With the Leader Bento Box, our goal is to provide leadership bites [principles] that are beneficial and convenient for you and your team. Each Bento session will come filled with leader training, a quick meal, and resources to take with you.
Join us for Leader Bento Box and let us help bring quality and convenience to your leadership day.
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| Date: |
February 9, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://leaderbentobox.com |
| Location: |
The Magnolia Room
216 Moulton St E
Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Contact: |
Shelby Whisenant |
| EMail: |
shelby.whisenant@lpdecatur.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, February 9 * 10am-12pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$39 Per Person / $29 for Chamber Members (promotional code needed) |
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| Feb 10 Big Night Out [Marriage Event] |
We are so excited about Big Night Out coming up this February! This event is centered around building and strengthening marriages. Whether you’ve been married twenty years, two years, or are even engaged, you don’t want to miss this event!
Included in the evening will be a nice dinner and a session from Paul Joiner, creater of the Adventure Styles. Spots are limited so make sure to register as soon as you can! |
| Date: |
February 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://ourbno.org |
| Location: |
Sykes Place
726 Bank Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Contact: |
Shelby Whisenant |
| EMail: |
shelby.whisenant@lpdecatur.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 10 * 5:30-8:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$60 per couple |
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| Feb 13 Coffee & Cards: Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. (Feb. 2018) |
Continuing the Chamber's popular networking series, you're invited to the next gathering of Coffee & Cards -- presented and hosted by Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. in Decatur. This come-and-go event will feature refreshments and the opportunity to connect with your fellow Chamber members in a casual environment. Also, come learn more about the store, enjoy their well-known goodies, see their famous Prohibition Tunnel and support a local retailer. The event is free, but we ask that you RSVP.
Networking opportunities are a member benefit with the Chamber. We hope you take advantage of this chance to help build your business and develop relationships in the community. We look forward to seeing you Feb. 13. Remember to bring plenty of cards, because there will be plenty of coffee! |
| Date: |
February 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef1z5ekt776b541a&oseq=&c=&ch= |
| Location: |
Tennessee Valley Pecan Company
806 Bank Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601
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| Contact: |
Denice Brown |
| EMail: |
denice@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, Feb. 13
7:30-9 a.m. |
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| Feb 14 2018 YP Leadership Luncheon - February |
What do you want to see in your community? Where does Decatur-Morgan County need to improve? What's working that we need to continue?
The Chamber invites the YP community to a focus group working session to provide insights to help develop the Chamber's five-year plan. The Chamber recognizes the critical need for young professionals to be part of the planning and strategy for our community's future, and we want that voice to be heard as we plan for the next several years. Fred Mickelson from Funding Solutions of Austin, Texas, will lead and facilitate the session.
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.
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.
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| Date: |
February 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef2uuymx29dfe8ad&oseq=&c=&ch= |
| Location: |
Fite Building Co. Board Room at The Chamber |
| Contact: |
Grant Thompson |
| EMail: |
grant@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, Feb. 14
12-1 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 for members, $15 for non-members; all seats include lunch |
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| Feb 20 2018 State of the County Address |
Commission Chairman Ray Long will share his thoughts on the current state of Morgan County as well as his vision for what's on the horizon for Alabama's ninth largest county. The event is made possible by presenting sponsor Huntsville International Airport. We encourage you to attend what is always an informative presentation.
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| Date: |
February 20, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef1ft0tsb6c9f822&oseq=&c=&ch= |
| Location: |
Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront
1101 6th Ave. NE
Decatur |
| Contact: |
Louise Brown |
| EMail: |
louise@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, Feb. 20
7:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 for members, $50 for non-members |
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