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7 Top HR Tips from Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls is the tallest and deepest underground cave waterfall in the United States that’s open to the public. And, while the breathtaking waterfall is undoubtedly the main attraction, the business operations are equally impressive behind the scenes. As
i3 Merchant’s Top Digital Payment Trends for Retailers
Payments have become a focal point for merchants and consumers alike over the past three years. Digital payment adoption and usage ticked up during the pandemic and retailers were faced with swiftly adapting to these new payment practices to stay
How Personality Profiles Help Create Inclusive Companies
Business leaders are tapping into popular personality-profile assessments to help drive performance, assemble strong teams, and improve organizational culture. TREND sat down with Wade Hinton, CEO and Founder of Hinton and Co., whose local firm has developed niche expertise in
Top Tips for Retaining Employees
Since the onset of the global pandemic, employers have scurried to keep pace with the ever-changing dynamic of employee relationships. Between “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffling,” “Quiet Quitting,” and a shrinking labor pool, the power pendulum swung more toward
Inclusion for All: Attracting and Retaining Employees with Disabilities
Earlier this year, the Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusive Growth team held a DEI Forum on the impact of hiring from within communities of people with disabilities. This fireside chat featured April Lomax, Director, Corporate Workforce Diversity at BlueCross BlueShield of
Top Trends in Charitable Gift Giving
With Giving Tuesday this week, we’re reminded how perennially busy the holiday season is for the philanthropic/nonprofit sector, as individuals and businesses focus intently on getting donations in—as a gesture of community goodwill and socially-conscientious alternative to material holiday gift
5 Takeaways From DCI’s Talent Wars 2022 Report
As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, communities and companies are now asking: why and where is talent relocating? To answer this question, DCI surveyed 1,000 working-age people across the U.S. who recently relocated at least 100 miles from
NOVONIX Launches Future Ready Institute
Battery and technology company, NOVONIX, is working to make better, more affordable and environmentally sustainable batteries for electric industries. Their team of leaders and creators strive to reach new technological limits. But perhaps what sets them apart from apart from
3 Top Resources For Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
Recently, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Diversify Virtual Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Community members came together to celebrate diversity in Chattanooga and learn more about incorporating DE&I practices into their organizations. Featured speaker, Amy
Top Marketing Tips for Tennessee Startups
Chattanooga is home to many inspiring entrepreneurs who continuously show that nothing is impossible. Still, starting a business is no easy task. Oftentimes, the responsibilities of being a business owner can be overwhelming. Luckily, your marketing does not have to
