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Around the Region: Nokian Tyres
In 2019, Finland-based tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres opened its first North American Plant in Rhea County, thanks in part to the influence of the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP). Wes Boling, Senior Manager of Communications, Nokian Tyres, explains that the
Chamber Chatt: J.Ed. Martson on EPB’s Impact on Chattanooga and the Future of Quantum
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. Matt Phillips,
Chattanooga Chamber Names Yolonda Hayslett Finance and Operations Vice President
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of Yolonda Hayslett, MBA, SHRM-CP, to Vice President, Finance and Operations. She will continue to be responsible for leading and managing a team that handles member-investor services initiatives, accounting, finance, human
Protégé Recap: Celebrating Young Leaders
As the sun sets on another Protégé Chattanooga session, a bright future emerges for Chattanooga’s young leaders. Over a nine-month period, Protégé Chattanooga participants connected with their peers and area business and community leaders to develop their business and civic-engagement
$54 Million Embassy Suite Breaks Ground: Interview with Mitch Patel
On Monday, executives from Vision Hospitality Group, along with key members of the Chattanooga community — including our Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce — gathered at the intersection of Broad Street and West 4th Street in downtown Chattanooga to celebrate the
Future Leaders, Start Here
Business leaders play a critical role in strengthening our region. The Chattanooga Chamber Foundation helps develop and retain talent through two prestigious, best-in-class programs for early, mid and late-career professionals – Leadership Chattanooga and Protégé Chattanooga. These programs offer comprehensive
How Personality Profiles Help Create Inclusive Companies
Business leaders are tapping into popular personality-profile assessments to help drive performance, assemble strong teams, and improve organizational culture. TREND sat down with Wade Hinton, CEO and Founder of Hinton and Co., whose local firm has developed niche expertise in
On Making History: Lessons from Women Leaders
Since becoming an official holiday in 1987, Women’s History Month has recognized the accomplishments and sacrifices of trailblazers making their mark. In fact, many economic advancements and worker’s rights that now benefit our labor force actually emerged from the suffrage
How Gig City Keeps Remote Teams Connected
A recent Slack survey with 9,000 respondents revealed that 72% of global workers preferred a hybrid-remote work environment. For many industries, remote work is now standard and entrepreneurs are considering ways to effectively lead their teams. Ashley Kent, a
Meet the Financial Crime Fighters at Mission Omega
In part due to the digital transformation of commerce, financial crime is a growing and fast-changing concern for consumers, banks, economies, and governments worldwide. Ben Wallach and Ian Mitchell, armed with their experience in combatting fraud for more than 25 years, began
