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Chattanooga Climbs: Let’s Keep Climbing
J.V. Vaughn and Valoria Armstrong J.V. Vaughn, SunTrust now Truist Market President, and immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, looks back at fiscal year 2019-20 and welcomes Val Armstrong, Vice President,
Ambassador Program Recognizes Community Leaders, Celebrates Accolades
Holly Bonner The Chamber's Ambassador program consists of an elite group of professionals who are highly visible volunteers in the Chattanooga business community. One example of someone who goes above and beyond for our community is Carl Hames, our Ambassador of the
Young Professionals of Chattanooga Announces 2020-21 Protégé Mentees
Chattanooga Chamber The Young Professionals of Chattanooga (YPC) and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce congratulate members of the 2020-21 class of Protégé Chattanooga. This diverse group of early and mid-career professionals represent a variety of industry sectors across the Chattanooga region including hospitality, financial services, nonprofit, public
Southern Champion Tray Expands Chattanooga Operations
Chattanooga Chamber Southern Champion Tray (SCT) will expand its Chattanooga operations by investing $84.9 million in a new manufacturing facility located in the Centre South Riverport Industrial Park. SCT’s purchase of the property is subject to the completion of due diligence
Chattanooga Chamber Announces Leadership Chattanooga Class of 2020-21
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce announces the Leadership Chattanooga class of 2020-21. Leadership Chattanooga class members connect with our community while learning about what it means to lead. Through monthly sessions, education-related projects, police ride-alongs and more – participants graduate with
Chattanooga Climbs: Rebuilding Our Momentum
Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce At our Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on August 19 we will pause a few moments to honor our dedicated, hard-working volunteers and leaders and to reflect upon the
Today is Election Day: Meet Your 2020 Hamilton County School Board Candidates
Holly Bonner Cardboard street signs, vibrant “I voted” stickers and smiling strangers on street corners are all sure signs that election season is here. Today is Election Day, and three Hamilton County School Board districts are on the ballot. District 1, District
FreightWaves’ Growth Accelerated by $37 Million Investment
Chattanooga Chamber FreightWaves, the leading media and data provider for the $9.6T global freight market, raises $37 million in two rounds of funding. Kayne Partners, a $29B private equity fund, has led one of the rounds, providing $30 million in
Intern Insight: My (Remote) Experience with the Chattanooga Chamber
Holly Bonner Like most recent graduates, I left my alma mater, Lee University, wide-eyed and eager for another opportunity. The possibilities were endless. I could move abroad, learn a new language and start fresh. I could take the safe route,
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
