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The Exchange: Economic Growth is the Cure
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. Tune into your favorite news source, and
Chattanooga 2.0 Chosen for National Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Local Youth
Hamilton County–Chattanooga to receive up to $10 million to enhance youth career exploration and enrichment opportunities. Chattanooga is one of only seven communities in the nation selected to join Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents — a new initiative from The Wallace
Literacy First Expands: Tutoring Program Accelerates Reading Success in Hamilton County
What started as a pilot program in 2023 has quickly evolved into a strong partnership, changing literacy outcomes in Hamilton County. Following a significantly successful academic year, the Literacy First tutoring program is set to expand again for the 2025-26
The Exchange: The Politics of Tariffs
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. Growing up in West Virginia, I witnessed
CRMA Annual Meeting Recap
The Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association’s Annual Meeting brought together members for networking, a keynote from Randy Boyd, and the C.D. Mitchell Award honoring Debbie McKee-Fowler. Browse the photo gallery to see highlights from the morning.
The Exchange: The Economics of Tariffs
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. As a Professor of Economics at the
Chattanooga Chamber Hosts Legislative Wrap Up with State Delegation
On Wednesday, June 4, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full house of approximately 150 community members to the Finley Stadium Ultra Club for its annual Legislative Wrap Up. The event featured a panel discussion with three members
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
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,”
How Tax Planning Can Set Your Small Business Up for Success
Tax time. Yes, it’s “busy season” for us accountants, but it’s also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of
