Leading With Care: My Leadership Chattanooga Experience
Participating in Leadership Chattanooga has been one of the most personally meaningful professional development experiences of my career. As an
Participating in Leadership Chattanooga has been one of the most personally meaningful professional development experiences of my career. As an educator committed to cultivating cultures of care that help foster compassion and belonging, I entered the program hoping to deepen…
For many of Chattanooga’s small and mid-sized business owners, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another tech trend, it is becoming an essential part of daily operations. From the walkable blocks of the North Shore to the…
After more than three decades of building relationships, solving problems and driving investment across Hamilton County, Steve Hiatt, director of existing business development for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, will retire at the end of 2025, leaving behind a…
How Small Business Owners in Chattanooga Can Use AI to Grow, Save Time, and Compete
For many of Chattanooga’s small and mid-sized business owners, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another tech
Chamber of Commerce’s Steve Hiatt to Retire After 35+ Years of Championing Chattanooga’s Business Community
After more than three decades of building relationships, solving problems and driving investment across Hamilton County, Steve Hiatt, director of
DIY Wrap Club: Strong Growth, New Brand
I started DIY Wrap Club stuck in Atlanta traffic. Back in 2018, I was teaching a winter session at Morehouse College, and one day, while headed to class, I was stuck in some particularly bad traffic, even by Atlanta standards. I’d just gotten my Tesla
RueData announces Chattanooga as location for U.S. headquarters
Company focuses on data-driven cost savings for large vehicle fleets Sebastián Baquero has a clear idea of how to solve a major cost for the trucking industry: He’s harnessed the power of AI for better tire management. Now, his company, RueData, serves more than 40,000
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
2025 CRMA Golf Classic: A Day of Connection at McLemore
Chattanooga’s manufacturing community came together on November 4th for a memorable gathering at the 2025 CRMA Golf Classic. Hosted at the breathtaking McLemore Golf Club, this annual event once again showcased what makes our region’s manufacturing network strong: connection, collaboration and a shared commitment to
Celebrating Success and Shaping What’s Next: Highlights from the 2025 Annual Meeting
Held on September 4 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Annual Meeting is one the business community’s most anticipated events of the year. The annual event highlighted major accomplishments from the past year, honored individuals and organizations for their contributions to the region, and shared
Leading With Care: My Leadership Chattanooga Experience
Participating in Leadership Chattanooga has been one of the most personally meaningful professional development experiences of my career. As an educator committed to cultivating cultures of care that help foster compassion and belonging, I entered the program hoping to deepen my understanding of our community
Talking About Money as a Family: A Critical (and Often Overlooked) Part of a Well-Rounded Financial Plan
For most families, finances are something discussed only in passing — a bill here, a college fund there — but rarely as part of a bigger conversation. Yet money decisions shape so much of daily life and the future we hope to create for our
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
Flappy Nappies, a New Way of Potty-Training and INCubator’s Huge Help
Diapers stink. “That’s our motto,” said Chelsea McAmis. Chelsea’s the creator and owner of Flappy Nappies®. In the face of deeply engrained cultural and national narratives, Flappy Nappies is going against the stream – quite literally – by offering parents a new way to approach
