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Top 3 Ways to Retain Talent Amidst Great Resignation
A recent survey shows that 55% of Americans plan to search for a new job within the next year. This spring, a new phenomenon dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ arose where employees quit their jobs in tidal wives to pursue new chapters
5 Takeaways From DCI’s 2021 National Talent Research, Talent Wars
If talent is the currency of economic development, every community is in need of a loan. As of August 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were upwards of 10 million open jobs in the United States.
The City of Chattanooga and CO.LAB Seek New Ways to Combat Waste
Chloé Morrison The Scenic City is known for its outstanding outdoor scene, and now residents have a chance to contribute to Chattanooga’s reputation for environmental sustainability. “Chattanooga is a city with a strong identity rooted in our great outdoors and
Chattanooga Express Card Brings Business Back to Downtown
Josué Vega, Marketing & Communications Intern If you’ve been around Chattanooga a lot, you might have become desensitized to what an amazing tourist spot it is. After all, we have one of the nation’s best riverwalks, a gorgeous art scene
Chattanooga Chamber’s Lorne Steedley on Tackling Issues of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Recently, the Chattanooga Chamber’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusive Growth sat down with HR Daily Advisor to talk about his approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work and his own personal DEI journey. Steedley brings with him a
River City Company’s New Dashboard is a Game Changer
Josué Vega, Marketing & Communications Intern Necessity is the mother of invention. Chattanooga realtors, developers, and policymakers had a need. They wanted a one-stop location to find data on downtown Chattanooga–statistics like demographics, housing, and transportation. River City Company responded
Travel Tips for a Pandemic Planet with Cindy Travel Girl
Josué Vega, Marketing & Communications Intern It was at a Chattanooga Chamber networking event that Cindy Steele discovered she could turn her passions into a career. There, Steele ran into a colleague who was looking for a travel agent, and
Smart Cities—What’s that?
Josué Vega, Marketing & Communications Intern We have smartphones. Smart watches. Smart cars. And now…smart cities? While the name “smart city” conjures thoughts of futuristic towns a la The Jetsons, smart cities are actually present realities. In fact, if you’re
Rent My Equipment: The Airbnb of Equipment Rentals
Natalia Pérez, Marketing and Communications Intern If you're itching to finally invest some time into that home improvement project you've had on your list for years, a DIY project or anything that requires equipment from ladders and hammers to leaf blowers,
How Thrifting Supports Our Nonprofit Community
Amanda Ellis We all know someone who seems to have a special touch with thrifting, whether it’s scooping up chic vintage clothing items or unique home décor. There’s something exciting about the treasure hunt of a thrift store – the
