Recently, the Chattanooga Chamber’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusive Growth sat down with HR Daily Advisor to talk about his approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work and his own personal DEI journey. Steedley brings with him a wealth of experience and says that successful DEI work is mostly about relationship building. There is no quick fix. Instead, there are many things that all must be addressed together.
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For years, we’ve talked about the aging of America as if it were a future problem. It isn’t. It’s happening now. Over the next decade, millions of Baby Boomers will continue to age into their 70s and 80s, creating one of the greatest caregiving shifts…
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. What if the most valuable person on…
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. For a few weeks this summer, the…
For nine years, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant program has connected local entrepreneurs with funding to help turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses. As TVFCU celebrates 90 years of serving the Tennessee Valley, the credit union…
For nearly a decade, Jamison Shimmel has experienced the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership programs from the participant's perspective. Today, he's helping shape their future. Shimmel is joining the Chamber as director of leadership programs, where he will oversee…
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