The Morgan County, Alabama, economy has a strong and diversified industrial base built on the area's proximity to raw materials and easy access to markets. Transportation and Decatur's riverside location have played important roles in the county's history, especially in the development of business and industry.

2008 Alabama Manufacturers of the Year

Governor Bob Riley and Mike Heath, President of Micor Industries, Inc.
Emerging Manufacturer of the Year
Micor Industries, Inc.
Decatur, Alabama

Governor Bob Riley and Dr. Rebecca Morlando, 3M Decatur Film Plant Manager
Large Manufacturer of the Year
3M Decatur
Decatur, Alabama