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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
Leveraging Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Procurement
Inclusive procurement practices can drive prosperity as cultural competencies are essential in today’s marketplace. A 2018 Harvard Business Review study found that companies with higher-than-average diversity yielded 19% higher innovation revenues. Yet systemic barriers often prevent historically marginalized businesses
Black in Tech: Cultivating Opportunity & Mentorship
Across the US, only 8 percent of employees in tech — and only 3 percent in executive positions — are Black, a 2023 State of Tech Workforce study shows. Locally, a committee of nine Black tech professionals is working alongside
Leveling Up: Chattanooga State’s Google Certificates Propel Professionals
In Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College marries education and workforce development to facilitate career advancement among beginning and intermediate professionals, fostering a ripple effect on the region’s economic growth. With its offering of the Google Career Certificate program, the
Adam Myers joins Chattanooga Chamber team as VP, Economic Development
Adam Myers will serve as Vice President, Economic Development, Charles Wood, President and CEO, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced. “Adam’s decade-plus of experience in both the public and private sectors and a strong track record in economic development
Strength in Service: Navigating Chattanooga’s Veteran Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In Chattanooga – this bustling city where entrepreneurs are a driving force – veterans own fewer than 10% of businesses. However, through local university programs and Chattanooga-area company support, veteran entrepreneurs are equipping themselves with more essential tools and better
Highlights from GovCon23
This week in Chattanooga, government officials, industry leaders, and experts convened at the Tennessee Economic Development Conference, GovCon23, to discuss various aspects of economic development in the state. One of the highlights of the event was the Commissioner’s Luncheon, where
