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The Exchange: What the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving Really Teaches Us
Every November, schoolchildren don construction-paper pilgrim hats and recite a tidy story: The Mayflower arrived in 1620, the settlers nearly starved, friendly Wampanoag taught them to plant corn, and the next fall everyone sat down to a harmonious feast. The
Give Locally and Intentionally: The 2025 Chamber Gift Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, folks! It’s the season of giving, laughing, and too much Mariah Carey– a magical time to celebrate. Part of how we spread this magic is through the gifts we give to loved ones,
Leading with Integrity: What Young Professionals Seek in Leadership
Oftentimes, supervisors and leaders are asked what they look for when hiring new staff – what qualities make the best candidate for employment. However, this question is hardly ever reversed. So, for a wider perspective on what the city’s business
The Exchange: Economic Growth is the Cure
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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
Careers in Construction Month: How Chattanooga organizations work together to build opportunity for area students
How can Chattanoogans connect to careers in industries projected to grow faster than the national average — and that pay a thriving wage? For the Construction Career Center and Chattanooga 2.0, the answer comes down to strengthening and smoothing pathways
Celebrating Leadership, Culture, and Community: Highlights from the 2025 Latino Leadership Awards
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Chattanooga’s Latino community and its supporters filled the ballroom of The Westin Chattanooga with joy, energy, and pride as they celebrated the 2025 Latino Leadership Awards (LLAs), hosted by La Paz Chattanooga, the longest-serving nonprofit
Figuring Out the “Big 3”: Private Education, College, and Retirement Savings
When we sit down with Chattanooga families to talk through financial priorities, three big themes surface again and again: private education, college, and retirement. Each of these savings objectives on its own requires focus and discipline — tackling all three
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
Celebrating Success and Shaping What’s Next: Highlights from the 2025 Annual Meeting
Held on September 4 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Annual Meeting is one the business community’s most anticipated events of the year. The annual event highlighted major accomplishments from the past year, honored individuals and organizations for their contributions
