Chattanooga Chamber Announces Spirit of Innovation Finalists


(Oct. 5, 2016) – The Chattanooga Chamber names Branch Technology,  MediTract and Skuid as finalists for the 2016 Spirit of Innovation Award.

Established in 2001, the Chamber’s Annual Spirit of Innovation Awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and technology in the Chattanooga regional economy. 

CHATECH’s Early Innovator Award finalists include Aegle Gear, Collider and i-Card. All finalist companies, as well as Young Innovator Award finalists, will be honored during the 2016 Spirit of Innovation Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

An Innovation Fair highlighting forward-thinking local businesses, sponsors and previous award recipients will be open before (10 – 11:30 a.m.) and after (1 – 2 p.m.) the luncheon. Contact events coordinator Kaia Moore at 423-763-4357 or email [email protected] for more information on how to participate in the Innovation Fair.

Early bird pricing available before Oct. 26; registration deadline is Nov. 2.

Find more information and register online here.

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