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Chattanooga’s Entrepreneurial Renaissance
A New Era of Business Funding Once reliant on traditional bank loans, Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs now navigate a dynamic landscape of funding opportunities, reflecting the city’s evolving commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONS: EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS Tennessee
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Where Culture Meets Commerce: Chattanooga’s Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the legacy, resilience and achievements of Black Americans throughout history and today. In recognition of this important month, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight several minority-owned member businesses
Welcome to the INCubator: Peptide Test
Welcome to the INCubator: Peptide Test The INCubator is excited to welcome Peptide Test as one of our newest clients. Founded by Chad Stiles, Peptide Test is addressing a growing challenge in today’s health and wellness marketplace: helping consumers verify product quality in
How Small Business Owners in Chattanooga Can Use AI to Grow, Save Time, and Compete
For many of Chattanooga’s small and mid-sized business owners, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another tech trend, it is becoming an essential part of daily operations. From the walkable blocks of the North Shore to the
Building resiliency: How a new INCubator program is supporting local businesses looking to scale
When Konstantin Chinkov first began designing watercolor coloring books for his young nephew, the lifelong artist had no idea it would turn into the burgeoning business he has today. Owned and operated out of North Shore’s Business Development Center, Chinkov
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,
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
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
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
