Jay Dale and the Future of the Chamber Board
When Jay Dale, Chattanooga Market President of First Horizon Bank, assumes leadership over the Chattanooga Chamber board of directors this
Diversify 2024 Recap
On June 12, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce hosted Diversify 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, bringing together business leaders,
Zest: App-to-Table Cooking Lessons
The American dining landscape is a case study in polar extremes, as it often feels like we simultaneously exist in
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
Visibility, Diversity, Community: Behind the Scenes at EPB’s Inaugural Supplier Diversity Day
On Thursday, May 23, EPB hosts its first annual Supplier Diversity Day, an event that connects the publicly owned utility with small and diverse businesses throughout the region. It’s networking, relationship-building and celebration, all in one event. Multiple big-name industries – TVA, Unum, VW, Pathway
Protégé Chattanooga: A Very Special Nine Months of Mentorship and Leadership
Protege Chattanooga is a nine-month program that matches early-to-mid-career professionals with a red-carpet list of regional leaders. The end goal? Unforgettable connection among young professionals paired with a viable, noteworthy mentorship with real-world leaders. It’s all by design, as the Protege program allows young professionals
Jay Dale and the Future of the Chamber Board
When Jay Dale, Chattanooga Market President of First Horizon Bank, assumes leadership over the Chattanooga Chamber board of directors this summer, he’ll do so with a very clear understanding of the past, present and future. Looking behind him, he sees giants of the Chamber and
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
Zest: App-to-Table Cooking Lessons
The American dining landscape is a case study in polar extremes, as it often feels like we simultaneously exist in a golden age of high-quality restaurant options while we’re also surrounded by junk food crammed with loads of unhealthy ingredients and additives. And let’s be
The Remarkable Career of Fleurette Fitch: A Story of Women Leading in Manufacturing
On April 18, Fleurette Fitch – a 21-year employee of Shaw Industries – was honored at a Washington DC gala for her outstanding manufacturing career. That evening, the Manufacturing Institute recognized Fitch as a Women MAKE Award honoree for her outstanding contributions within manufacturing. Fitch
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