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Downtown Chamber Council Works to Improve the Business Community
Julie Alcantara “I wish we had more street lighting.” “Did you see the new art mural? I’d like one near my business.” “What can be done about panhandlers?” These are some of the thoughts local business members share at our monthly
Velocity2040 Community Visioning Survey Results Shape Goals for Our Next 20 Years
Amanda Ellis, Rebecca Ryan & Sybil Topel Velocity2040 community-wide visioning survey results show five top priorities for the next 20 years in Hamilton County and Chattanooga as our community works together on a bold, new vision for our future. The
It’s 2019. Should your business be texting with customers?
Kenneth Burke, Text Request The short answer is: yes. It’s 2019, and your business should absolutely be texting with customers. This post is going to focus on why. I’m going to break down several communication trends, and show you how
Business Trend Top Stories of 2018
Lizzie Williams Holiday hustle and bustle is over and 2019 is officially rolling. While the season of reflecting on 2018 may be coming to a close, it's never too late to celebrate our community's people and achievements. From Erlanger’s children’s hospital
Legislative Updates from Your Chamber
Chris Gobble, Chamber Senior Director, Public Policy Each week, the Chamber keeps you up to date on Capitol Hill happenings. Tuesday Jan. 8, pursuant to Article 2, Section 3 and 8 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee, outgoing
Unlocking Workforce Potential through Apprenticeships
Bo Drake, Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development, Chattanooga State Community College Our region has experienced incredible growth over the last 20 years. We've become a destination for many travelers wanting to enjoy the playground we've built. Companies like Volkswagen,
TerraTal Brings Artificial Intelligence to Job Recruiting
Rich Bailey The headlines are full of news about artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality and other bold, disruptive technologies moving ever closer to everyday relevance. The visions can be so compelling — and the promotion so relentless — that it’s
Become an Email Expert in 2019: Eight Tips
Ellie Hildebrand This holiday season, give your colleagues and business acquaintances a gift they’re sure to love: a well-written, perfectly punctuated email. According to a recent Forbes article, the average office worker receives at least 200 emails a day and
Join Us for Our Jan. 9 Economic Outlook Breakfast with Atlanta Fed’s Raphael Bostic
Grab some coffee and bacon and start your 2019 off right with economic insight from Raphael Bostic, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Bostic is responsible for all the Bank's activities, including monetary policy, bank supervision
Fillauer: Second Century of Innovation
Rich Bailey The story of Fillauer Companies, recipient of the 2018 Spirit of Innovation Award, is really two stories: one of building a better arm and one of building a culture of innovation. Fillauer’s Nexo product, which earned the company
