After announcing her retirement, Enterprise Center CEO Deb Socia reflects on career, community and advancement of digital equity
When I was a child, there was no internet. We all had access to the same information which came from
Remembering a Beloved, Gifted and Invaluable Friend to Chattanooga
For more than a decade, Sybil McLain-Topel contributed in immeasurable ways to the creative and economic landscape of Chattanooga. As
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for 2024 Small Business Awards
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2024 Small Business Awards in four categories. 1-20 Employees: CPRWrap
Xtelligent: Shaping the Future of Traffic Control
In the bustling landscape of many cities throughout the United States, innovative solutions are vital to keep traffic flowing safely, yet efficiently. At the forefront of this innovation is Xtelligent, an L.A.-based startup reshaping the way we approach traffic control. Founded by the visionary entrepreneur
A Very Hot Hot Sauce Story:
a decade of startup success Hoff & Pepper is exploding across the nation. The award-winning Chattanooga-based hot sauce producer has committed to fresh, locally sourced peppers – not overprocessed, predictable sauces – and America noticed. With $3 million in total revenue last year and a
Exploring the Impact of Foreign Trade Zones on Local Prosperity
Among Chattanooga’s economic landscape is a crucial element that has shaped its prosperity for nearly nine decades: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). The FTZ program was started 90 years ago but has only been available in Chattanooga since 1986. Created in 1934 under the Foreign Trade
Building a Thriving Chattanooga: Early Childhood Development, Education & Career Pathways
In this episode of Policy Chatt, we sit down with Keri Randolph, executive director of Chattanooga 2.0, to discuss crucial topics that hold the key to shaping a prosperous and thriving community. From early childhood development to literacy standards and career pathways, this episode of
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for 2024 Small Business Awards
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2024 Small Business Awards in four categories. 1-20 Employees: CPRWrap CPRWrap distinguishes itself through its commitment to simplicity, usability and efficacy. By championing CPR awareness and accessibility, CPRWrap contributes not only to life-saving efforts but
2023 Top Investors Event
A special thank you to Grandview for their significant contribution in making our Top Investors event this past November a success! Here is a recap to highlight key moments of the event.
Remembering a Beloved, Gifted and Invaluable Friend to Chattanooga
For more than a decade, Sybil McLain-Topel contributed in immeasurable ways to the creative and economic landscape of Chattanooga. As a gifted writer, she was hugely supportive of our artistic community. As a devoted Chamber of Commerce executive, she spent her days and nights consistently
Bridging Gaps for Working Families
Our Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce joins in support of United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s efforts to create more family-friendly workplaces. During its campaign kickoff event at Westin Chattanooga on Tuesday, United Way unveiled a new initiative known as United for Working Families United Way
After announcing her retirement, Enterprise Center CEO Deb Socia reflects on career, community and advancement of digital equity
When I was a child, there was no internet. We all had access to the same information which came from the same place: our libraries. These precious community resources were available, accessible and inclusive for all. Today, accessibility to knowledge is limited. We have so
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon. And Thanks for All the Acts of Kindness.
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon Bank. You’ve got lots to celebrate. “March 25, 1864,” said Richard Shaffer, regional president. “Our documents go back to 1864.” It was Memphis, 1864. The US government approved bank charters for First National Bank of Memphis. As the bank’s footprint
Unum’s 175th Anniversary Support for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
In honor of Unum’s 175th anniversary, the Chattanooga-based insurance company donated a generous $175,000 grant to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric as part of their Unum 175 Caring Spirit Initiative last week. Unum’s journey began 175 years ago in Maine. Since then, the company