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Celebrando: Latinx Leaders Impact Chattanooga
Candy Giron, Lily Sanchez & Lizzie Hickman La Paz Chattanooga advocates for our city’s Latinx population. Since opening more than 15 years ago, La Paz has seen the community flourish and expand with entrepreneurs and professionals who help create a
Meet Chattanooga Chamber Ambassadors
Ambassadors are the frontline and face of the Chattanooga Chamber. These volunteers attend ribbon cuttings and maintain contact with other Chamber members through phone calls and visits. Meet three of our outstanding Ambassadors here – Cortney Hewitt, Nikki Rozzel and Jeff Lynn.
Volunteers Make the School Year Go ‘Round: Kimberly Strong
Lauren Espy and Lizzie Hickman The 2019-20 school year is up and running in Hamilton County. Teachers are at the forefront of of learning, but they need support. This is where volunteers step in, enriching students' educational experiences by sharing career expertise. Kimberly Strong,
Final Chance to Join Your Business Peers at the Chattanooga Chamber Annual Meeting
The Chattanooga Chamber's 2019 Annual Meeting honors Chattanooga companies over 100 years old and presents awards to local organizations that lead in their industries and positively impact our community. The Annual Meeting Awards recognize companies leading the way in areas like
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Names Justin Groenert Vice President, Public Policy
Effective July 31, Justin Groenert joins the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Public Policy. “Justin brings a wide breadth and depth of public policy experience that will advance the Chattanooga Chamber’s advocacy initiatives. He has led transformative
Here’s How Your Business Can Help Hamilton County Students Be #FirstDayReady
Kate Skonberg The first day of school is fast approaching and while students are soaking up the last few weeks of summer, teachers are busy preparing classrooms and parents are checking off school supply lists. Unfortunately, these additional expenses at
Meet the Industry Council Chairs Supporting Hamilton County Future Ready Institutes
What does it mean to be future ready? In Hamilton County, it means giving students every resource possible to begin a career after graduation. The Future Ready Institutes offer integrated instruction around different career themes in Hamilton County high schools, with guidance
Chattanooga 2.0 Announces Molly Blankenship as Executive Director
The Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Search Committee has named Molly Blankenship permanent Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director. Since March 2019, Blankenship has served as Chattanooga 2.0 Interim Executive Director, while simultaneously working as Chattanooga Chamber Vice President, Talent Initiatives. She brings a
Lighting the Way to Financial Wellbeing and a Stronger Community: An Interview with Jim Vaughn
Amanda Ellis “You don’t like sports, huh?” I comment upon meeting Jim Vaughn, East Tennessee Region President for SunTrust, in his office. Sports memorabilia crowd the cabinets behind his desk. A side table displaying a trove of family photos exhibits
Economic Develop-What: A Conversation with Steve Hiatt
Lizzie Hickman Steve Hiatt has spent most of his career as a superhero. Zooming across Chattanooga from business to business providing solutions to problems, expertly crafting incentive packages and stopping potential supply chain snags in their tracks. Instead of a
