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A Very Hot Hot Sauce Story:
a decade of startup success Hoff & Pepper is exploding across the nation. The award-winning Chattanooga-based hot sauce producer has committed to fresh, locally sourced peppers – not overprocessed, predictable sauces – and America noticed. With $3 million in total
Chattanooga Unwrapped: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
With holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to dive into the spirit of celebration and find the perfect gift for your loved ones. As we deck the halls and spread the cheer, explore our handpicked selection of six local businesses, each offering the
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
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
War Stories, Leadership and Camels
When it comes to real war stories, Paul Leath’s got them. A U.S. Army dependent when he was young, as he entered adulthood he fully grasped the sacrifices of choosing a military career. His father served in three wars, World
