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Cempa at 40: Building the Next Forty Years of Healthier Communities
For four decades, Cempa Community Care has evolved to meet the changing healthcare needs of our region. As the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary, it’s also investing in the future with a major facility expansion designed to deliver more coordinated, patient-centered care for generations to come.
Built to Outlast Us
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. On the morning of September 15, 1886,
What would you bid for these companies?
Ask a room of CEOs what their companies are worth. Some will have a good idea. Some will not. Most will name a multiple they heard somewhere. Six times earnings. Maybe 10. Ask where the number came from, and the room goes
The Freeze That Burns
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. On June 25, New York City’s Rent
The Sandwich Generation Is No Longer Coming… They’re Here. Employers, Are You Ready?
For years, we’ve talked about the aging of America as if it were a future problem. It isn’t. It’s happening now. Over the next decade, millions of Baby Boomers will continue to age into their 70s and 80s, creating one of the greatest caregiving shifts
The Talent You’re Probably Overlooking and Why It Matters More Than Ever
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. What if the most valuable person on
The Exchange: Country Roads and the Wealth of Nations
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. For a few weeks this summer, the
Celebrating Local Innovation: Honoring Winners of the Ninth Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition
For nine years, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant program has connected local entrepreneurs with funding to help turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses. As TVFCU celebrates 90 years of serving the Tennessee Valley, the credit union
From Participant to Program Leader: Jamison Shimmel Takes the Helm of the Chamber’s Leadership Programs
For nearly a decade, Jamison Shimmel has experienced the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership programs from the participant’s perspective. Today, he’s helping shape their future. Shimmel is joining the Chamber as director of leadership programs, where he will oversee
Diversify: Women Mean Business Highlights Leadership and Growth in Chattanooga
Nearly 200 business and community leaders gathered at Erlanger Park on June 16 for Diversify: Women Mean Business, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The annual event celebrated the impact, innovation and leadership of women across Chattanooga’s business community while
