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A Look Back: the 2024 Business Literacy Series
The Chattanooga Chamber’s Business Literacy Series has rapidly become an essential resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Chattanooga area. With a focus on practical, hands-on education, the series is designed to equip businesses with the skills and
Ambassador of the Year 2024’s Vaughn Berger
Each year, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce relies on a valuable group of volunteers who devote hours, time and energy to bridging the gap between business and community. We call them Ambassadors. For over 30 years, our Ambassadors have
A Season of Growth: My Time with the Chattanooga Chamber
At the beginning of August 2023, I was entering the final stages of my time as a marketing major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As I began to prepare for life after graduation, I was eager to secure
Jay Dale and the Future of the Chamber Board
When Jay Dale, Chattanooga Market President of First Horizon Bank, assumes leadership over the Chattanooga Chamber board of directors this summer, he’ll do so with a very clear understanding of the past, present and future. Looking behind him, he sees
Diversify 2024 Recap
On June 12, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce hosted Diversify 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and community members. The day was filled with invaluable networking opportunities and captivating presentations, all geared
Welding Viable Pathways for Hamilton County High School Graduates
On Wednesday, May 29, Chattanooga 2.0 hosted its inaugural “Viable Pathway to Prosperity in Welding” signing day, a groundbreaking partnership with Chattanooga State Community College, Hamilton County Department of Education, American Welding Society, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, ASTEC and
Introducing The New Protege Chattanooga Class of 2024 – 2025
The newest class of young professional leaders has been established, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce announced. Welcome to the Protege Chattanooga class of 24-25. “This Protege class will change the world,” said Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director. “We were
Chamber Proudly Announces Its New Leadership Chattanooga Class of 24-25
Just weeks after graduating its cohort of outstanding 2024 Chattanooga leaders, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its new incoming Leadership Chattanooga class of 24-25 “The incoming class members are phenomenal, all representing the best and brightest of
Remembering a Beloved, Gifted and Invaluable Friend to Chattanooga
For more than a decade, Sybil McLain-Topel contributed in immeasurable ways to the creative and economic landscape of Chattanooga. As a gifted writer, she was hugely supportive of our artistic community. As a devoted Chamber of Commerce executive, she spent
The Strategic Blueprint: Unveiling the Significance of a Well-Crafted Business Plan
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, navigating the path to success requires more than just a visionary idea and entrepreneurial spirit. The one key element often overlooked? A well-crafted business plan. Integral to sustained growth and prosperity, a strategic business
