Stepping Up
The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its
Today’s Leaders, Tomorrow’s Success
At Tiny Tigers Learning Center, LaShon Carter makes sure everyone gets an education. LaShon Carter has always been an educator
Shappi’s Startup Solution to a Global Shopping Problem
Over the last 12 months, Shappi – a three-year-old startup – has delivered more than $5 million in products to
Shappi’s Startup Solution to a Global Shopping Problem
Over the last 12 months, Shappi – a three-year-old startup – has delivered more than $5 million in products to more than 300 locations and thousands of customers in South America. Described as the logistics-travel equivalent of Uber or Airbnb, the company has raised $5
Silicon Valley Came to Me
A Brickyard engineer’s journey from Sudan to the Scenic City Brickyard, Chattanooga’s booming venture capital firm on the Southside, is a beehive of activity. But if you were to visit it on any given day, one of the things you may be struck by immediately
Chattanooga Takes the Lead in Quantum Technology: What EPB’s Quantum Computer Means for Business Innovation
In today’s race for technological leadership, few regions can claim a true first. Chattanooga just did. With EPB’s $22 million partnership with IonQ to bring a state-of-the-art quantum computer to its existing quantum network, Chattanooga has officially become America’s first quantum computing and networking hub.
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’s Economic Outlook: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted it’s annual Economic Outlook Breakfast, featuring insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive VP at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, alongside Mayor Tim Kelly and Dr. Howard Wall, Chief Economist at UTC. The discussion focused on Chattanooga’s
Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit Coming in March
The future of entrepreneurship lies in the heart of rural Tennessee. That’s the message and mission of a first-of-its-kind Rural Entrepreneurship Summit. On March 11, CO.LAB is hosting an inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit at Bryan College. The event is designed specifically for business leaders, startup
Stepping Up
The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its growth. Attracting and retaining top talent requires more than offering competitive salaries, benefits, and fun perks. It means creating opportunities for professionals to grow, connect,
Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Blueprint for Success in Hamilton County
In today’s challenging economy, more than one in three working households in Hamilton County struggle to make ends meet. More than 9,500 households with children are living in financial hardship. These families fall into the category known as ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. For these ALICE
Today’s Leaders, Tomorrow’s Success
At Tiny Tigers Learning Center, LaShon Carter makes sure everyone gets an education. LaShon Carter has always been an educator at heart. But she never imagined it would take the shape of childcare. Carter grew up around daycare, watching her mother and aunts care for
Shappi’s Startup Solution to a Global Shopping Problem
Over the last 12 months, Shappi – a three-year-old startup – has delivered more than $5 million in products to more than 300 locations and thousands of customers in South America. Described as the logistics-travel equivalent of Uber or Airbnb, the company has raised $5
Welcome to Goliath: Matchmaking for Sellers and Realtors Across the South
In 2023, Austin Beveridge bought a house in Tahoe. Less than a year later, he needed to sell it when life changed unexpectedly. He called the realtor who helped him buy the place. “They weren’t nearly as good at selling,” Austin remembered, “as they were