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What the Data Says About Small Business in Chattanooga
New research from UTC’s Center for Regional Economic Research shows that Chattanooga’s small businesses remain a critical part of the local economy, but their role is changing. Here are three key findings business owners should understand and how they can help shape future research.
How to Help Your Nonprofit Be Audit Ready
Whether you manage the day-to-day operations of a not-for-profit (NFP) or hold a board position, you know that strong financial transparency is critical for the organization’s success. One of the most important responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors is
Five Things Every Nonprofit Should Consider Before Starting an Endowment
Every nonprofit wants to create lasting impact. Whether your mission is feeding families, preserving the arts, or improving healthcare, the goal isn’t just to make a difference today; it’s to ensure your organization can continue serving the community for years
The Sandwich Generation Is No Longer Coming… They’re Here. Employers, Are You Ready?
For years, we’ve talked about the aging of America as if it were a future problem. It isn’t. It’s happening now. Over the next decade, millions of Baby Boomers will continue to age into their 70s and 80s, creating one of the greatest caregiving shifts
Beyond Tax Day: Smart Financial Moves for the Year Ahead
Now that Tax Season has finally come to an end, thanks to an extension granted by the federal government, you may find yourself ready to put financial planning on the back burner. While this is an extremely common inclination, the
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
