Doing Business
With available office space, a growing tourism industry and close proximity to larger cities, Downtown Decatur is an ideal place to start a business.
Downtown Decatur is centrally located to north Alabama, so it’s easy to get to cities such as Huntsville and Birmingham. It is quickly developing into a destination that offers a great quality of life experience.
Decatur is a Main Street Alabama Designated Community
Decatur became a Main Street Alabama designated community in June, 2014. Main Street Alabama works with Decatur to examine the downtown area’s needs and opportunities and develop a long-term, incremental strategy based on the Main Street Four-Point Approach™. Main Street Alabama provides consulting services, support, training, materials, and information to assist a revitalization organization throughout its growth.
Downtown Decatur Merchant & Business Association
The Downtown Decatur Merchant and Business Association works to maintain downtown as the center of commerce, government, culture and leisure. DDMBA members support the overall vitality of downtown through public advocacy and community events that enhance the Decatur experience for residents and visitors.