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Protégé Chattanooga: A Very Special Nine Months of Mentorship and Leadership
Protege Chattanooga is a nine-month program that matches early-to-mid-career professionals with a red-carpet list of regional leaders. The end goal? Unforgettable connection among young professionals paired with a viable, noteworthy mentorship with real-world leaders. It’s all by design, as the
Keeping the Scenic City Scenic: A Day of Service and Leadership
To coincide with Earth Day weekend, Leadership Chattanooga’s 40th annual class made history, spending the day doing what had never been done in program history. One giant day of service. Some 40 members of the 2023/2024 graduating class split into
The Future of Women and Girls: Talking with Melody Shekari of Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga
When people hear the news – Melody Shekari was named the new head of the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga – they often say the same thing: She’s a perfect fit. “A lot of people say it fits who I
The Remarkable Career of Fleurette Fitch: A Story of Women Leading in Manufacturing
On April 18, Fleurette Fitch – a 21-year employee of Shaw Industries – was honored at a Washington DC gala for her outstanding manufacturing career. That evening, the Manufacturing Institute recognized Fitch as a Women MAKE Award honoree for her
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Announces The Winners for the 2024 Small Business Awards
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Small Business Awards sheds a light on local companies that serve as examples of excellence within our community and help us build a thriving Chattanooga. This week, we announced our winners at the
After announcing her retirement, Enterprise Center CEO Deb Socia reflects on career, community and advancement of digital equity
When I was a child, there was no internet. We all had access to the same information which came from the same place: our libraries. These precious community resources were available, accessible and inclusive for all. Today, accessibility to knowledge
Remembering a Beloved, Gifted and Invaluable Friend to Chattanooga
For more than a decade, Sybil McLain-Topel contributed in immeasurable ways to the creative and economic landscape of Chattanooga. As a gifted writer, she was hugely supportive of our artistic community. As a devoted Chamber of Commerce executive, she spent
The Strategic Blueprint: Unveiling the Significance of a Well-Crafted Business Plan
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, navigating the path to success requires more than just a visionary idea and entrepreneurial spirit. The one key element often overlooked? A well-crafted business plan. Integral to sustained growth and prosperity, a strategic business
Xtelligent: Shaping the Future of Traffic Control
In the bustling landscape of many cities throughout the United States, innovative solutions are vital to keep traffic flowing safely, yet efficiently. At the forefront of this innovation is Xtelligent, an L.A.-based startup reshaping the way we approach traffic control.
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon. And Thanks for All the Acts of Kindness.
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon Bank. You’ve got lots to celebrate. “March 25, 1864,” said Richard Shaffer, regional president. “Our documents go back to 1864.” It was Memphis, 1864. The US government approved bank charters for First National Bank of
