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Tales of Transformation: Emerging Leaders Embrace Opportunity
Leadership Chattanooga is a thriving community of emerging local leaders exploring community issues and developing skills for successful leadership. Directed by Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director, Chattanooga Chamber, and run by the Chattanooga Chamber Foundation, the 10-month program offers comprehensive
Leadership Chattanooga Graduates 2023 ‘Best Class Ever’
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Chattanooga Chamber Foundation congratulate the 39th graduating class of Leadership Chattanooga. Leadership Chattanooga is the premier leadership development and civic engagement program for established professionals in the greater-Chattanooga region. Since 1984 the program
Chattanooga Chamber Names Yolonda Hayslett Finance and Operations Vice President
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of Yolonda Hayslett, MBA, SHRM-CP, to Vice President, Finance and Operations. She will continue to be responsible for leading and managing a team that handles member-investor services initiatives, accounting, finance, human
Protégé Recap: Celebrating Young Leaders
As the sun sets on another Protégé Chattanooga session, a bright future emerges for Chattanooga’s young leaders. Over a nine-month period, Protégé Chattanooga participants connected with their peers and area business and community leaders to develop their business and civic-engagement
Chattanooga Chamber Names Charles Wood President and CEO
Charles Wood has been named President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Janelle Reilly, Board Chair, announced today. “Charles was the right choice, having proven his leadership abilities and economic development acumen both during his interim role
Leading the Charge: Inside Leadership Chattanooga’s 2023 Class
For nearly four decades, Leadership Chattanooga has cultivated the next generation of leaders in Greater Chattanooga. The program provides established professionals with the skills, knowledge and connections needed to drive the community’s ongoing growth and success. This year’s cohort, comprised
Meet the 2023 Chamber Award Finalists
Small businesses form the backbone of our local economy. Each year our Chattanooga Chamber takes time to recognize the small businesses in our community that serve as examples of excellence. Join us in celebrating these local finalists during Chamber Awards
Future Leaders, Start Here
Business leaders play a critical role in strengthening our region. The Chattanooga Chamber Foundation helps develop and retain talent through two prestigious, best-in-class programs for early, mid and late-career professionals – Leadership Chattanooga and Protégé Chattanooga. These programs offer comprehensive
Protégé Chattanooga Class of 2023-24 Nominations Open
Nominations for Protégé Chattanooga 2023-24 are now open, Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director, Chattanooga Chamber Foundation announces. “Protégé Chattanooga supports the development of our city’s future leaders and aims to empower those working to better our communities,” Moore said. “The
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Spotlight: Shawanna Kendrick
Leadership Chattanooga is a 10-month leadership development program that provides local, midcareer professionals with the opportunity to learn more about and engage with the community where they live and work. Leadership Chattanooga has been a launching pad for the careers
