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What’s an Employer’s Responsibility for Making Workers Comfortable at Home?
Chris Wilson, Smart Furniture CEO Open concept. Agile office design. Cubicles. Co-working space. Quiet rooms. Sit/stand desks… If you’re a business owner or human resources manager, you’ve likely spent serious time and energy poring over the best solution for an
We Are Doing It: Bruce Baird & Company
Amy Clarke, Freelance Marketing Storyteller As Chattanooga area businesses shift, pivot and change, trying to adapt to a new normal, many are tapping into the passion that led them to open their business in the first place. Over the course of
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
Mark C. Pope: Clean More, Worry Less
Holly Bonner As COVID-19 cases rise across the country, businesses everywhere are taking extra precautions to protect the well-being of their clients and the community. Many remain open to provide essential services and boost the local economy. Along with following the
Cheers to 21 Years: Diane Parks Leaves Leadership Chattanooga Legacy
Amanda Ellis If you’re part of Chattanooga’s business community, there’s a good chance you know Diane Parks, the Chattanooga Chamber’s Director of Leadership & Community Development. Parks has directed the Leadership Chattanooga program for 21 years, helping countless local professionals
Okunade Law Sets Precedents in Law, Life and Beyond
Holly Bonner Walking into Okunade Law, LLC, fatigued families are struck by a sense of home. Decorated with plush seating, children's toys and bright lighting, the space defies the traditional stale office-look most would associate with a law firm. A
Office Furniture Warehouse Explores How We Can Return to Work Safely
Marley Lentz, Office Furniture Warehouse The necessity and sensibility behind businesses closing makes it no less burdensome. As lockdowns around the country are simultaneously protested and adhered to, extended and expiring, we’re looking toward the future at a question that’s
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
COVID-19 Support from Local Experts
Chattanooga Chamber To help you stay informed during the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery, the Chattanooga Chamber has hosted more than 30 live video calls with local experts. From COVID-19 updates to business resources, we sat down with Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, the
Building an Effective Marketing Strategy with StoryBrand Agency 8Bend
By David Martin, co-founder at Heed Public Relations What problem does your company’s product or service solve? How does a company better connect with the ideal customer? These are the questions at the heart of many marketers’ efforts. Or at
