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Nokian Tyres Announce $174 Million Expansion
Finland-based tire manufacturer, Nokian Tyres, recently announced plans to invest $174.1 million toward expanding operations in Dayton, Tennessee. The new expansion comes in the form of a 350,000-square-foot tire warehouse which will create 75 new jobs, increasing the total number
iFixit Warehouse Plan Wins Approval
Recently, iFixit received approval for the modification plan of its new location. The company is now on track to begin renovations for a warehouse located in Onion Bottom Station. Once complete, the facility will house iFixit’s distribution and back-office operations,
Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools Present Get (Future) Ready
This week, the Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools held Get (Future) Ready — an annual event that offers eighth-grade students in Hamilton County middle schools the opportunity to connect with business professionals and expand their understanding of potential careers.
How Supplier Diversity Drives Economies Forward
Looking ahead at what’s new for your Chamber of Commerce and our broader Chattanooga business community in 2023, our in-house DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) experts have been working with key community partners to launch a pilot project aimed at
With NOVONIX, Chattanooga Leaps Ahead in EV Readiness
This year, specialized manufacturer of essential EV-battery technology, NOVONIX, posted two major announcements. Along with Volkswagen’s recent innovations in the electric vehicle space, NOVONIX’s forward-thinking leadership and commitment have resulted in a new partnership on local workforce development, as well
With Qubitekk, EPB Goes Quantum
Building on its award-winning collaboration with Oak Ridge and Los Alamos national laboratories, EPB of Chattanooga and Qubitekk – designers and manufacturers of quantum network systems – have joined forces to launch America’s first industry-led, commercially available quantum network. By
Coca-Cola Bottling United Signs 5-Year Partnership with Hixson High
Recently, Coca-Cola Bottling United signed a five-year partnership with Hamilton County Schools to sponsor Hixson High School’s Future Ready Institute. Established in 2018, the Future Ready Institute at Hixson High offers students the opportunity to develop management and administration skills
Iron Sharpens Iron: A New Workforce Starts Fresh
It’s 9 a.m. at Southern Spear Ironworks and Phillip Richard is hard at work fabricating rods, beams and other support systems out of structural steel. He’s been working for a couple of hours now, welding by hand or using heavy
West Star Aviation Breaks Ground On Chattanooga Facility Expansion
West Star Aviation has officially launched its expansion program in Chattanooga, marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 13 with construction starting the same day. The new hangar complex will consist of 40,000 square feet of active hangar
Tax Increment Financing Benefits Chattanooga’s Community and Economic Development
Building for the future often means either borrowing money or raising revenue. One of the unique financial tools cities and counties can use to pay for needed infrastructure is called a “TIF,’ which stands for Tax Increment Financing. A TIF
