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HCS and Chattanooga 2.0 Launch Future Ready Institutes to Prepare Students and Meet Workforce Needs
j7m5uHo9qVM In response to local industry demand for skilled workers across multiple sectors and through support from JPMorgan Chase & Co, the Hamilton County Department of Education, in partnership with Chattanooga 2.0 and other community organizations, recently announced the launch
Mark Your Calendar for Free Small Business Workshops
Amanda Ellis From strategic planning help to crafting a great company culture, come learn with us. These spring workshops are free and open to all small business owners. Instructors are experienced business consultants from Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C. How to Reduce
Meet Our Chamber Ambassadors
Amanda Ellis 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 two of our Ambassadors here – Mia Credle and Christy
Introducing Christy Gillenwater
Amanda Ellis Chattanooga Chamber President & CEO Christy Gillenwater sat down with Trend to chat about her love for Chattanooga, what she’s excited about in her new role and her past accomplishments. Trend: You’ve talked about how welcoming Chattanooga is.
Welcome to Reality: Chamber Career Readiness Programs Prep Students for the Future
Amanda Ellis Xg9AAKFbr9M The first time I volunteered for Reality Check, I was surprised by how seriously 9th graders took life in Realville USA. “Well, I haven’t visited the bank yet.” “I’ll need to go back to school or I’ll
Chattanooga 2.0: Driving Us Forward
Jennifer Andrews You’ve probably heard about a collective impact coalition called Chattanooga 2.0. It’s bringing together community leaders, nonprofits, businesses, the school district, and individuals who live, work and raise a family in our area. The mission is simple: to
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Holtzhower, Southeast Diesel, Inc.
Amanda Ellis Mike Holtzhower, General Manager at Southeast Diesel, Inc., hopes to encourage other small businesses, especially those in trades, to become involved with the Chamber’s career readiness programs for local students. “I’m proud of my career and industry and
Annual Hixson Business Expo Achieves Record Attendance
Erica Lee Growing Involvement Parallels Local Economic Development A record number of local organizations participated in the Hixson Business Expo hosted recently by the Hixson Council of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. This business networking event is held annually in Hixson
Is 2018 your year to start a business?
Jessica York and Amanda Ellis Innovation flows through our region. With so many local resources to help you turn creative energy into a business, have you ever wondered if you could be an entrepreneur? You can. Especially with a little
Graphic Design Flourishes in the INCubator
Jessica York Gabby Blades, owner of branding and print design company Blades Creative, loves Chattanooga and the city’s INCubator as a creative space for her business. “I pride myself on starting with pen and paper to create well-made designs,” Blades says.
