Chattanooga Chamber Releases 2023 Public Policy Agenda
With input from members and community stakeholders, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce released its annual Public Policy Agenda. Justin Groenert,
So, You Want To Be a Podcaster
Imagine you’re an entrepreneur whose startup is beginning to establish roots. You’re growing your marketing efforts organically, building a name
Celebrating Chattanooga’s Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month annually serves as a season to honor the historical triumphs and struggles of notable Black Americans. This
Investing in Talent: Coca-Cola Bottling United
Recently, Coca-Cola Bottling United signed a five-year partnership with Hamilton County Schools to sponsor Hixson High School’s Future Ready Institute. In this latest video created by the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership, Avery Smith, Divisional Key Account Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling United, explains how Coca-Cola continues investing
Chattanooga Works: Future Freight Brokers Start Here
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Professional Education (CPE) is launching a new workforce education program to develop the next generation of freight brokers in Tennessee. Starting in January, the CPE’s Freight Broker Professional Program will take students through a 13-week training course
Nokian Tyres Announce $174 Million Expansion
Finland-based tire manufacturer, Nokian Tyres, recently announced plans to invest $174.1 million toward expanding operations in Dayton, Tennessee. The new expansion comes in the form of a 350,000-square-foot tire warehouse which will create 75 new jobs, increasing the total number of Nokian employees to 475.
Chamber Chatts with Justin Robertson, HCDE
Chamber Chatt is a video series offering community members the chance to hear from elected officials and those in public service. This month’s Chamber Chatt was recorded live inside the Chattanooga Chamber’s Connection Conference Center, Powered by EPB. Sharon Law, Business Development Manager, Thompson Engineering
Event Recap: Unity Breakfast Supports, Uplifts Women in the Workplace
As part of our mission to foster a business community that promotes diversity and inclusion, last week the Chattanooga Chamber hosted the Women’s Unity Breakfast presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Held at Six18 Restaurant, the breakfast program provided attendees with valuable information on ways
DEI Forum: Workers with Disabilities
On Wednesday, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly DEI forum, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The virtual forum featured a fireside chat with April Lomax, Director of Workforce Diversity, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Lorne Steedley, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusive
Where Are We Now? A Look Back at Chattanooga Climbs
In 2023 the Chattanooga Chamber will update the Chattanooga Climbs strategic plan and through the end of January, anyone who lives or works in Hamilton County can take a brief survey about economic and talent development priorities for 2024-2028. Community feedback from Chattanooga Climbs helped to
Top Tips for Retaining Employees
Since the onset of the global pandemic, employers have scurried to keep pace with the ever-changing dynamic of employee relationships. Between “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffling,” “Quiet Quitting,” and a shrinking labor pool, the power pendulum swung more toward favoring employees’ needs and preferences.
Getting the Scoop: An Interview with Megan Roberts of Local 3 News
Megan Roberts of Local 3 News was recently promoted to News Director for Chattanooga’s NBC affiliate, WRCB-TV. She previously served as their assistant news director for nearly two years, after having first joined WRCB back in 2013 as a producer, later leading their morning newscasts
Welcome to the New ChattanoogaChamber.com
Your Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a totally redesigned website, ChattanoogaChamber.com. Created with members and users in mind, the newly improved website offers a more valuable experience with contemporary design, streamlined navigation and functionality, as well as useful information on member businesses, Chamber
Executive Circle Spotlight: Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
This week TREND is spotlighting the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, one of the Chattanooga Chamber’s members from our local philanthropic/nonprofit sector. The Foundation seeks to provide childhood cancer patients and their families –at no cost– with the solutions and support they need throughout