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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
The Exchange: The Politics of Tariffs
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. Growing up in West Virginia, I witnessed
Flappy Nappies, a New Way of Potty-Training and INCubator’s Huge Help
Diapers stink. “That’s our motto,” said Chelsea McAmis. Chelsea’s the creator and owner of Flappy Nappies®. In the face of deeply engrained cultural and national narratives, Flappy Nappies is going against the stream – quite literally – by offering parents
CRMA Annual Meeting Recap
The Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association’s Annual Meeting brought together members for networking, a keynote from Randy Boyd, and the C.D. Mitchell Award honoring Debbie McKee-Fowler. Browse the photo gallery to see highlights from the morning.
Incoming Chamber Board Chair Brad Cobb is focused on dialogue and decisions
How do you prioritize the needs of multiple communities as well as those of Chattanooga’s many industries and workforce? This is the type of question Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce’s incoming board chair Brad Cobb is focused on answering. A lifelong
Resisting NIMBYism for the Future of Chattanooga
By Gabe Thomas, CEO/Managing Partner, RP Communities, and past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga is a special place. Our city has charm, character, and momentum — the kind of energy that draws families, businesses, and
The Exchange: The Economics of Tariffs
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. As a Professor of Economics at the
The Exchange: Why Free Markets Matter Now
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. As the Scott L. Probasco, Jr., Distinguished
Diversify 2025 Wrap-up
Diversify 2025 explored strategies for advancing diversity in business, with Juanita McDowell’s S.T.I.C.K.Y.™ program inspiring smarter goal setting and sustainable success.
