Search
Banner ad

Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Chamber Award Winners

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 16, 2022)  — Cempa Community Care, Double Cola Company, Market Street Partners and Trident Transport were awarded Small Business Awards today, along with six Community Engagement Award recipients, the Chattanooga Chamber announced.

Also recognized today was the Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year, Jim “JV” Vaughn, market president, Truist Bank.

Banner AD

Community Engagement recipients are:

Healthy Business — Chattanooga Football Club Foundation

Sustainability Partner — Tennessee River Gorge Trust

Business Education Investor — American Water

Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement — BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee

Family Friendly Workplace — SVN½Second Story Real Estate

Velocity 2040 Community Collaborator  — The Regions Foundation

Small Business recipients are:

Non-Profit — Cempa Community Care

1-20 Employees —The Double Cola Company

21-50 Employees — Market Street Partners

51-300 Employees — Trident Transport

Chattanooga Chamber recognizes and thanks all Small Business Award finalists for their hard work and long-lasting commitment to advancing the Chattanooga area.

Congratulations to all award recipients.


About Chamber Awards:

The Small Business Awards recognize area companies with up to 300 employees, plus one nonprofit (three finalists in each category). Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year recognizes one Chattanooga resident for exemplary leadership. The Community Engagement Award categories are as follows:

Healthy Business recognizes a member organization for investing in employee and community health. Sustainability Partner recognizes a member organization for sound environmental conservation actions and business practices. Business Education Investor recognizes a member organization for partnering in local school systems and creating stronger talent pipelines. Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement recognizes a member organization for commitment to attracting a diverse workforce and building inclusive environments. Family Friendly Workplace recognizes a member organization for creating flexible, friendly and enjoyable workplaces. Velocity 2040 Community Collaborator recognizes an organization for going above and beyond to address community challenges and encourage opportunities.

Other Topics

Founded from a deeply personal experience, The Momentum Network helps student mothers overcome barriers through education, housing, childcare, and career development. By investing in moms and their children, the organization is helping build stronger families and a stronger Chattanooga.

New research from UTC's Center for Regional Economic Research shows that Chattanooga's small businesses remain a critical part of the local economy, but their role is changing. Here are three key findings business owners should understand and how they can help shape future research.

What started as a leap of faith from teaching to entrepreneurship has grown into one of the region's leading concrete coating companies. Chattanooga Floor Care combines craftsmanship, customer service, and continuous learning to deliver lasting value throughout the Chattanooga area.

This Chattanooga nonprofit is helping veterans, first responders, and the environment heal together through a unique mission.

For four decades, Cempa Community Care has evolved to meet the changing healthcare needs of our region. As the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary, it's also investing in the future with a major facility expansion designed to deliver more coordinated, patient-centered care for generations to come.

The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. On the morning of September 15, 1886,…

Sign up for weekly updates.

Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Chamber Award Winners