Chattanooga’s Entrepreneurial Renaissance
A New Era of Business Funding Once reliant on traditional bank loans, Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs now navigate a dynamic landscape of
A New Era of Business Funding Once reliant on traditional bank loans, Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs now navigate a dynamic landscape of funding opportunities, reflecting the city’s evolving commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONS: EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS Tennessee…
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.…
Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming. For entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, the smartest first step is not to draft a logo or lease a storefront. It is sitting down with someone who knows…
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable
Starting a Small Business in Chattanooga? Why The TSBDC Should Be Your First Stop.
Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming. For entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, the smartest
BuildINC Business: EV Bots Reimagines Electric Vehicle Charging With Mobile Technology
Watch This Episode Here! In this BuildINC Business Episode, Marcherie Savage sits down with the founder of EV Bots, Virind Gujral. He shares how a simple, personal moment sparked a larger business idea. What began with his son building a small robot to help fuel their Lexus turned into a realization:
BuildINC Business Podcast: Dr. K’s Tenn Cans Scales to 150 Retail Locations
Watch This Episode Here! What does it take to move a product from concept to retail shelves across the region? In this episode of BuildINC Business, host Marcherie Savage talks to Cody Mays, fulfillment and warehouse manager for Dr. K’s Tenn Cans, and discusses the company’s journey to reach more than 150 retail
Careers in Construction Month: How Chattanooga organizations work together to build opportunity for area students
How can Chattanoogans connect to careers in industries projected to grow faster than the national average — and that pay a thriving wage? For the Construction Career Center and Chattanooga 2.0, the answer comes down to strengthening and smoothing pathways for students and young adults
Chattanooga Supplier Expo to Help Local Businesses Become City Suppliers
The City of Chattanooga is encouraging local entrepreneurs to work with the city through its new “Help Our City Buy Local” campaign. As part of the effort, the city will host the Chattanooga Supplier Expo on March 26 to connect small businesses with city purchasing opportunities. The free event
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The program also highlighted Chattanooga’s
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The program also highlighted Chattanooga’s
The Imperative for Formal AI Use Policies: Safeguarding Business Operations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Steve Barham, President and Managing Shareholder, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. In today’s business landscape, artificial intelligence tools are widely used, transformingeverything from content creation and data analysis to customer service and operationalefficiency. These technologies offer new opportunities to innovate and boost productivity, withsurveys
Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Chattanooga for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight several women-owned member businesses that are making an impact across our community. Women entrepreneurs continue to shape Chattanooga’s economy through innovation, resilience and leadership across industries. By highlighting these businesses, we celebrate
Benefits of donations and giving for businesses to non-profit organizations such as Goodwill.
The Power of Giving: How Donations to Goodwill Benefit Chattanooga andBeyond In Chattanooga, local business leaders have a long history of investing in ourcommunity. A meaningful way that many businesses do this is by donating to GoodwillIndustries of the Greater Chattanooga Area, a nonprofit that’s
Give Locally and Intentionally: The 2025 Chamber Gift Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, folks! It’s the season of giving, laughing, and too much Mariah Carey– a magical time to celebrate. Part of how we spread this magic is through the gifts we give to loved ones, how we let them know
