
NATALIA PEREZ, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION INTERN We made it through one of our craziest, most unpredictable years, and we're glad to look back and celebrate Chattanooga's resilient small businesses, economic growth and our community's people and accomplishments. From navigating COVID-19 to honoring local leaders,
Chattanooga Chamber Job seekers will want to check out ChattanoogaCalling.com, a new website the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce launched to help local residents find jobs fast. The ChattanoogaCalling.com website also gives job seekers information about local training programs that could
ANNA PATE, TSBDC Each year, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) recognizes one company as their Rising Star client. This is a small business that has had great success from using TSBDC resources. This year, Gate 11 Distillery received the
NATALIA PEREZ, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Despite the widespread economic disruption the pandemic launched, forcing thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, American entrepreneurship has skyrocketed. Americans are starting new businesses at the fastest rate in more than a
Natalia Perez and Amanda Ellis The magic of the holidays looks and feels different this year. It's more difficult to hold our loved ones as closely or be present in the way we'd like. Despite the gloom and doom of this
VICTORIA BALTZCZ3BJJYTb1Y Let's face it, Thanksgiving 2020 is going to be peculiar. As we face the challenge of staying socially distant during the holiday but not missing out on our aunt's famous sweet potato casserole, we must get creative in order to stay safe.
At 12 years old, Ryan Johnson began a lifelong passion for blacksmithing to feed his passion for all things sharp, from knives to ninja weapons to axes. When he was 15, his dad – wary, yet supportive – gave him a
BETH MILLER, INDEPENDENT CONTENT CREATOR In the background of the Zoom interview, the decorations and personal items that mark David Wattenbarger’s home office are nothing out of the ordinary. A picture here. A bookshelf there. But what is not ordinary
Chattanooga Chamber Innovation is the lifeblood of entrepreneurship and best business practices. It's also part of why Chattanooga is an amazing place to live, work and play. The Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize local companies who are changing the game. The
Sarah Medina If you're working from home and considering a change of scenery, Chattanooga, Tennessee should be on your radar. According to Zillow, Chattanooga is the best city for remote workers right now. So what makes this seemingly random Southern city