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Hamilton County INCubator Builds Business, Launches Leaders
Lizzie Hickman Passion for better, more sustainable or more transparent products and processes inspire hard-working Chattanoogans to embrace entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are scrappy, using every resource and spare minute to propel their business forward. These visionaries, found everywhere from coffee shops
TSBDC Recognizes BWY Transport as 2019 Rising Star
Madison McCann, TSBDC Each year, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) recognizes one company as their Rising Star client. This is a company that not only exemplifies business success, but also an outstanding working relationship with the TSBDC. This
Mike Collins and Associates: Local Legacy
Becoming an entrepreneur is difficult, no secret there. Mike Collins and Associates (MCA) opened in 1987, before startup culture was a thing, and has grown into a local business with national reach. Owner Mike Collins sat down with Chattanooga Trend,
Making Waves and Whiskey: FreightWaves and Chattanooga Whiskey Tie for Spirit of Innovation Award
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer-led committee recently honored both Chattanooga Whiskey and FreightWaves as 2019 Spirit of Innovation Award recipients, the second tie in the award’s nearly 20-year history. The Chattanooga Chamber champions member businesses and promotes regional
What Are Your Competitors Doing Online?
Jason Hill, Papercut Interactive You have a website. And you’ve done all the right things. Your site is intentionally designed. You're developing content, thoughtfully answering the questions your prospective customers are searching for on the internet. You’re doing everything right. And
150 Years of Tradition & Innovation: An Interview with August Jones of U.S. Stove Company
David Martin, co-founder, Heed Public Relations When you’re at the helm of a company with 150 years of business under its belt, you sometimes don’t have the time to sit down and reflect. But that’s exactly what we asked August
Hamilton County Schools Offer 28 Future Ready Institutes
Lizzie Hickman How did you decide on your future career path? Did you shadow a professional in the field, research what a day in the life looks like or pursue one of your parents' professions? As a community, we’re ensuring
Chamber Names Two Spirit Of Innovation Recipients in Second Tie of Award’s Nearly 20-Year History
Amanda Ellis The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce names both Chattanooga Whiskey and FreightWaves as recipients of the 2019 Spirit of Innovation Award, the second tie in the award’s nearly 20-year history. “These two companies are very different and represent two very different industries. They
City of Chattanooga Offers Small Business Grants
Lizzie Hickman Being a small business owner is difficult and rewarding. You are the CEO, the marketing department, the accountant and more. In the midst of your never ending to-do list, you need to hire employees. Did you know that
Spirit of Innovation: Meet Our 2019 Finalists
Lizzie Hickman 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. We’re highlighting companies who find creative solutions for challenges in their industries. The
