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Let’s #MaskUpCHA
Hamilton County announced last week that it will follow a mask mandate until Sept. 8. Mayor Jim Coppinger issued the mandate after the county set a new single-day record for COVID-19 cases for the fourth time in two weeks. “Everyone
(be) caffeinated: Chattahooligans and Caffeine Collide
Holly Bonner Local business owners Christopher Wood and Doug Lee made the most of their undergraduate years at the University of Southern Mississippi, thanks to one genius business idea – a trailer serving spiked snow cones. Getting a taste of
Flowing Forward: American Water’s Valoria Armstrong Leads Chamber Board
Amanda Ellis; Photos by Flint Chaney Photography Valoria Armstrong, VP, National Government and Regulatory Affairs at American Water, steps in July 1 as the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce 2020-21 Board Chair. She brings HR, advocacy and community development expertise to
Part Two: Hamilton County Economic Impact Survey Results & Findings
Your survey responses helped us understand how COVID-19 has impacted the Hamilton County economy so far. In part one of the survey, we asked local businesses to tell us about their ever-changing situations so we can continue our work to establish
Treasury Audits, Needs Certifications – How to Survive the PPP Updated Guidance
Stuart McCallum, ASA, and George Wilmoth, CPA/PFS, CGMA, MST More than a month after companies across the U.S. applied for the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act, the Treasury issued guidance that detailed a few new requirements. On April
Technology Means Home Sellers Could Save Thousands
Technology has changed nearly every major industry in the United States. New technology dramatically cuts the cost of consumer goods like TVs and laptop computers. Right here in Chattanooga, new technology is impacting the trucking industry nationally, and it’s changing
Young Professionals of Chattanooga Continues to Support Young Leaders
Despite a pandemic we've all felt the impacts of, the Young Professionals of Chattanooga (YPC) moves full force ahead, creating opportunities for local young business leaders to continue growing. During the month of June, YPC powers two major initiatives. The first is
Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership Named Top 20 Economic Development Group
Amanda Ellis Amidst news of big changes for businesses – from layoffs to increased remote work, you might think economic development work has slowed. But companies still look to the future of where they want to be located – and
LaShon Carter Schools Us In the Importance of Early Education
Holly Bonner Teachers are humble heroes who invest in our community by building tomorrow’s leaders. Looking back, you probably remember the teacher who changed everything for you. For LaShon Carter, it was her first-grade teacher at Orchard Knob Elementary who
How To Navigate Virtual Internships
Holly Bonner In the world of higher education, spring is an exciting time to dream about summer plans. For many students, summer is an opportunity to put classroom knowledge to the test in the real world. This year, students and
