Looking to start a business?
We’re No. 1 in the state for entrepreneurship.
In 2021, Business Alabama ranked The E-Center (Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center) Number 1 in the state for most incubator tenants AND the highest number of companies that have graduated from the incubator. We also started the state’s first CEO program where high school entrepreneurs start real businesses.
Expanding or relocating your business?
Our stellar economic development team can help.
The Morgan County Economic Development Association exists solely to stimulate, promote, and assist in the development of new industries and the expansion and development of our existing industries. Their excellence in fulfilling that mission has earned recognition as well, routinely ranking in the top 10 for Metros of Less than 200,000 by Site Selection Magazine. MCEDA’s President and CEO Jeremy Nails was awarded the top state economic development award in 2019.
Want to link up to the business community now?
See the star business advocates at the Decatur Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.
Don’t miss out on the powerful opportunities for support, networking, community engagement, and advocacy this organization provides. The Chamber also has earned recent recognition for excellence, with CEO Crystal Brown named the Chamber Professional of the Year in 2020 by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.
Young professional?
Move to Decatur and we’ll pay up to $15,000 toward your student loans!
Decatur made history by being the first community in the country to create a comprehensive incentive package to attract STEM Grads to become residents of the community. The incentives go far beyond student loan payment assistance and include connecting you to social events with other young professionals and community leaders, providing personal assistance and recommendations, and more.
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