The Company Lab opens new startup accelerator program, partners with nationally-ranked venture firm and accelerator gener8tor
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — The Company Lab, a 501c3 nonprofit designed to accelerate startups, is proud to announce its partnership with gener8tor, a nationally-recognized venture firm and accelerator generator, through a new accelerator program that will target the growth and development of startups and entrepreneurs in Chattanooga focused on sustainable mobility innovations. CO.LAB’s newest accelerator program, […]
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 as President and CEO and his overall tenure with the Chattanooga Chamber,” said Janelle Reilly, […]
Behind the Scenes of Leadership Chattanooga 2023
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 of 43 leaders from diverse backgrounds, began their 10-month journey in August. Throughout the program,
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Kordsa, Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 18, 2023) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Kordsa, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $50 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, facility. Through this project, Kordsa, Inc. will create 200 new jobs and expand its capacity to […]
INCubator Generates More Than $70 Million in Economic Impact, Provides More Than $30 Million in Total Wages and Surpasses $12 Million in Total New Capital Investment
A recent Younger Associates survey reports that clients and graduates of the INCubator (INC) inside the Hamilton County Business Development Center (BDC) generated approximately $73.4 million in economic impact for Hamilton County during calendar year 2022. The full survey is available through the Chattanooga Chamber’s website, here. “Hamilton County is known around the world, […]
Branch Technology Announces CEO Transition
Branch Technology’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team are excited to announce that Ryan Lusk will be joining the company as its new CEO effective April 3, 2023. In 2022, Branch’s founder and current CEO, Platt Boyd, approached the Board about transitioning to another role whenever the Company was ready to move from startup stage to growth stage. That […]
EPB and the Homeless Coalition Ask for Help to End Homelessness
EPB has partnered with the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, to launch Connect For Good an effort to raise awareness about ways to help people get back into permanent housing. “People experiencing homelessness look like you and me, our children and our family members,” said Mike Smith, Executive Director, Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. “It’s troubling to think of our […]
EPB Launches Smart Net Plus to Maximize Residential Internet Wi-Fi Speed and Coverage
Following the recent launch of America’s first community-wide 25 Gig service in Chattanooga, today EPB launched Smart Net Plus, a world-class managed Wi-Fi solution designed to ensure EPB customers get their full internet value across all their smart devices in every corner of their home. Smart Net Plus is a secure, fast, intelligent Wi-Fi 6 […]
Final Week to Take Part In City’s Parks and Outdoors Plan Survey
Over the last 4 months, the City of Chattanooga Department of Parks and Outdoors has encouraged its citizens to participate in the “pop” survey to help shape the future of the city’s greenspaces. This survey is part of a plan that will offer a road map and path forward to reinvent Chattanooga as a city […]
EPB and TVA Distribute LED Light Bulbs to 1,000 Families in Need
Effort will save customers $1.2+ million over the life of bulbs Led by EPB Energy Pros, approximately 200 EPB and TVA volunteers distributed LED bulb kits to 1,000 local families in need as part of United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Impact Days the morning of September 16. EPB and TVA joined organizations across the area […]
