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How Desserts on the Roll Turned a Sweet Idea Into a Chattanooga Favorite
Desserts on the Roll began with a simple idea: turn dessert into an experience. Founder Leah Davis didn’t just want to serve something sweet—she wanted to create moments people would remember. What started as a curiosity about rolled ice cream
Off Canvas Designs: How Brittany Crutcher Turned Creativity Into a Community‑Centered Design Studio
Some businesses begin with a business plan, a market analysis, or a long‑term strategy. Off Canvas Designs began with something much simpler: a love and a desire to make the moments in people’s lives feel more personal. For founder Brittany
Cassie Sparks: Turning Setback Into a Funding Lifeline for Chattanooga’s Small Businesses
For many entrepreneurs, the journey begins with a spark of inspiration. For Cassie Sparks, it began with a setback—one that reshaped her understanding of financial systems and ultimately inspired her to build something that would change the trajectory for more
NIL Is Changing Everything: How Chattanooga Businesses Can Win Big With UTC Athletes
What is NIL and Why Should Your Business Care? If you have heard the term NIL thrown around over the past few years but werenot quite sure what it meant or whether it applied to your business, you are notalone.
Meet the Business Literacy Series Graduates Shaping Chattanooga’s Future
Chattanooga’s business community continues to grow stronger, more diverse, and more resilient thanks to the dedicated entrepreneurs who invest in their own development—and in the future of our city. This year, several outstanding small business owners completed the Chattanooga Chamber’s
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 funding opportunities, reflecting the city’s evolving commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONS: EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS Tennessee
Building a Healthier Workplace in 2026: 3 Tips from Cempa Community Care
By Robert Morris, Chief of Staff In fast-paced, high-stakes environments like healthcare, workplace well-being is more than catchy slogans or one-off initiatives. It’s built through everyday decisions like how work is structured, how leaders show up, and what an organization consistently prioritizes. Over
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 first step is not to draft a logo or lease a storefront. It is sitting down with someone who knows
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 trend, it is becoming an essential part of daily operations. From the walkable blocks of the North Shore to the
