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NIL Is Changing Everything: How Chattanooga Businesses Can Win Big With UTC Athletes
What is NIL and Why Should Your Business Care? If you have heard the term NIL thrown around over the past few years but werenot quite sure what it meant or whether it applied to your business, you are notalone.
A Healthy Workforce Is a Stronger Business: How Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga Supports Small Employers
In today’s competitive marketplace, Chattanooga’s small businesses are focused on growth, talent retention, and delivering value to customers. Yet for many entrepreneurs, providing employer-sponsored health insurance remains financially out of reach. Rising premiums can strain already tight margins, leaving some
The Imperative for Formal AI Use Policies: Safeguarding Business Operations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Steve Barham, President and Managing Shareholder, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. In today’s business landscape, artificial intelligence tools are widely used, transformingeverything from content creation and data analysis to customer service and operationalefficiency. These technologies offer new opportunities to
Talking About Money as a Family: A Critical (and Often Overlooked) Part of a Well-Rounded Financial Plan
For most families, finances are something discussed only in passing — a bill here, a college fund there — but rarely as part of a bigger conversation. Yet money decisions shape so much of daily life and the future we
Leading with Integrity: What Young Professionals Seek in Leadership
Oftentimes, supervisors and leaders are asked what they look for when hiring new staff – what qualities make the best candidate for employment. However, this question is hardly ever reversed. So, for a wider perspective on what the city’s business
The Future of the Manufacturing Workforce: A High-Tech Revolution
To envision the future of manufacturing, we must first understand its past and examine the rapidly evolving present. The word “manufacturing” still conjures outdated images of greasy factory floors and backbreaking labor for many people. However, the reality of modern
Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Blueprint for Success in Hamilton County
In today’s challenging economy, more than one in three working households in Hamilton County struggle to make ends meet. More than 9,500 households with children are living in financial hardship. These families fall into the category known as ALICE: Asset-Limited,
Micro Centers: Answering the Need for Affordable, High-Quality Childcare in Chattanooga
Twenty years ago, the Chambliss Center for Children and Hamilton County Schools pioneered a new vision for local child care: small, or micro, child care centers within public schools as a thoughtful and proactive way to support and retain teachers
Bridging Gaps for Working Families
Our Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce joins in support of United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s efforts to create more family-friendly workplaces. During its campaign kickoff event at Westin Chattanooga on Tuesday, United Way unveiled a new initiative known as United
Should Your Talent Attraction Campaigns Target Skilled Workers?
As cities attract new businesses and investment, the question of whether to fill jobs by upskilling existing residents or recruiting new talent becomes increasingly significant. While both approaches are valuable, finding the right balance can be challenging. Many economic development
