The views expressed 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.
Darde Long always knew she wanted to work with animals, it just didn’t end up the way she originally imagined.
In this episode, Darde shares how a childhood pony sparked a lifelong career caring for animals, why a trusted mentor pushed her to take a job she almost turned down, and how the Chattanooga Zoo has evolved from just 2 employees and 25 animals in 1985 to 80+ employees and 100+ species today.
Darde Long is the President and CEO of the Chattanooga Zoo. You can connect wit
My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions.
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…
Nearly 200 business and community leaders gathered at Erlanger Park on June 16 for Diversify: Women Mean Business, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The annual event celebrated the impact, innovation and leadership of women across Chattanooga's business community while…
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. Over the past several weeks, I stood…
Now that Tax Season has finally come to an end, thanks to an extension granted by the federal government, you may find yourself ready to put financial planning on the back burner. While this is an extremely common inclination, the…
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