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Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Leading With Care: My Leadership Chattanooga Experience
Participating in Leadership Chattanooga has been one of the most personally meaningful professional development experiences of my career. As an educator committed to cultivating cultures of care that help foster compassion and belonging, I entered the program hoping to deepen
Chamber of Commerce’s Steve Hiatt to Retire After 35+ Years of Championing Chattanooga’s Business Community
After more than three decades of building relationships, solving problems and driving investment across Hamilton County, Steve Hiatt, director of existing business development for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, will retire at the end of 2025, leaving behind a
Give Locally and Intentionally: The 2025 Chamber Gift Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, folks! It’s the season of giving, laughing, and too much Mariah Carey– a magical time to celebrate. Part of how we spread this magic is through the gifts we give to loved ones,
Chattanooga 2.0 Chosen for National Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Local Youth
Hamilton County–Chattanooga to receive up to $10 million to enhance youth career exploration and enrichment opportunities. Chattanooga is one of only seven communities in the nation selected to join Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents — a new initiative from The Wallace
Literacy First Expands: Tutoring Program Accelerates Reading Success in Hamilton County
What started as a pilot program in 2023 has quickly evolved into a strong partnership, changing literacy outcomes in Hamilton County. Following a significantly successful academic year, the Literacy First tutoring program is set to expand again for the 2025-26
Incoming Chamber Board Chair Brad Cobb is focused on dialogue and decisions
How do you prioritize the needs of multiple communities as well as those of Chattanooga’s many industries and workforce? This is the type of question Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce’s incoming board chair Brad Cobb is focused on answering. A lifelong
Stepping Up
The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its growth. Attracting and retaining top talent requires more than offering competitive salaries, benefits, and fun perks. It means creating opportunities
Anatomy of a Deal- Why Novonix Chose Chattanooga for $1 Billion Expansion
Behind every major economic advancement is a story of strategy, collaboration, and vision. For Chattanooga, Novonix’s decision to invest $1 billion in expanding its battery manufacturing operations was far more than a business deal. It was the result of years
The Past, Present and Future Apprentices: a nod to the pioneer Emily Daily
In March, Unum welcomed its two newest apprentices, part of a groundbreaking regional program called Apprenticeship Works. Yet, for these new apprentices and all future ones to follow, there’s a story they need to remember. Two years ago, Emily Daily,
