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Exploring the Impact of Foreign Trade Zones on Local Prosperity
Among Chattanooga’s economic landscape is a crucial element that has shaped its prosperity for nearly nine decades: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). The FTZ program was started 90 years ago but has only been available in Chattanooga since 1986. Created in
Buzzi Unicem USA’s Signal Mountain Cement Plant Celebrates 100 Years
In the early 1920s, as Chattanooga began to develop into the 20th century, local businessmen set out to solve a pressing problem: they needed a local source of cement. Their new idea soon became a new factory. On the Suck
Build Within: Modern Apprenticeships That Work
During November’s Apprenticeship Week – which formally launched a remarkable new program called Apprenticeship Works – one local woman from Unum who participated and graduated from its company’s apprenticeship program declared to a crowd of Chattanooga’s business leaders, elected officials, and
A Very Hot Hot Sauce Story:
a decade of startup success Hoff & Pepper is exploding across the nation. The award-winning Chattanooga-based hot sauce producer has committed to fresh, locally sourced peppers – not overprocessed, predictable sauces – and America noticed. With $3 million in total
Chattanooga Unwrapped: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
With holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to dive into the spirit of celebration and find the perfect gift for your loved ones. As we deck the halls and spread the cheer, explore our handpicked selection of six local businesses, each offering the
Success Stories at the Chattanooga Construction Career Center
One day in high school, a man walked into Lovette Clay’s class with an offer that would ultimately change his life. His name was Gerald Harris, principal of the Construction Career Center. He offered Lovette an opportunity unlike any other.
Project Purpose Empowers Dalton High School Graduates
In June 2023, seven graduates from Whitfield County and Dalton Public Schools celebrated their first full-time job opportunities after completing Project Purpose, a two-week workforce training program for high school graduates interested in careers with Whitfield County’s leading manufacturers, organized
2023 Annual Meeting Recap
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by Chattanooga Gas, celebrated the community’s achievements from the past fiscal year. Charles Wood, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber, kicked off the event by acknowledging the dedication of volunteers,
Diversifying Dalton: The Carpet Capital’s Bold Transformation
In today’s rapidly changing world, it is crucial to a community’s prosperity to have a diverse industry base. As a result, some communities are reevaluating their traditional economic development models and shifting away from the industry that has defined them
Cultivating Connections: INCubator’s Revamped Co-Working Space
Exciting developments have arrived at the INCubator, a dynamic program operated by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. Located in the heart of Chattanooga’s NorthShore, the INCubator spans 127,000 square feet within the Hamilton County Business Development Center (BDC) and
