Think INC: Cocoa Asante Sales Skyrocket After Viral TikTok Review
Founder and entrepreneur Ella Livingston, of Cocoa Asante, is experiencing a sales spike after recently being discovered by TikTok influencer, Keith Lee. Livingston’s creations debuted on the popular TikTok page on March 18, when Lee first reviewed a selection of Cocoa Asante’s signature offerings. Lee tasted Cocoa Asante’s chai pecan caramel, blood orange, and dark
Meet the 2023 Chamber Award Finalists
Small businesses form the backbone of our local economy. Each year our Chattanooga Chamber takes time to recognize the small businesses in our community that serve as examples of excellence. Join us in celebrating these local finalists during Chamber Awards 2023, presented by Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. 1-20 Employees HandUp HandUp Gloves launched out
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Spotlight: Shawanna Kendrick
Leadership Chattanooga is a 10-month leadership development program that provides local, midcareer professionals with the opportunity to learn more about and engage with the community where they live and work. Leadership Chattanooga has been a launching pad for the careers and civic impacts of many prominent Chattanooga-area professionals. We’re here to share their stories and
Chattanooga Businesses Featured in EPB Super Bowl Ad
On Super Bowl Sunday, while the nation tuned in to watch the NFL’s final annual playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, EPB of Chattanooga aired a commercial to promote its high-speed internet capabilities and quality service to the region. In addition to EPB products that make Chattanooga the “Gig City,” the
Renew Exterior Services Named TSBDC’s “Rising Star” for 2022
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) annually recognizes one local small business as its Rising Star client. The TSBDC defines a “Rising Star” as a business that: Their Rising Star for 2022 is Renew Exterior Services, a veteran-owned business that specializes in exterior cleaning and lighting services for residential homes and commercial businesses throughout
Rise Partners Makes $2.18M Land Investment in Downtown Chattanooga
Local real-estate development firm Rise Partners recently purchased one of downtown Chattanooga’s last undeveloped blocks for $2.18 million, a surface parking lot formerly operated by Republic Systems. Over the last two decades, multiple discussions have been held about the development possibilities for the former site of the Civic Forum building, located directly across from the
So, You Want To Be a Podcaster
Imagine you’re an entrepreneur whose startup is beginning to establish roots. You’re growing your marketing efforts organically, building a name for yourself through social media, networking events, trade shows, and support for community organizations like your local chamber of commerce. Your fledgling company has built its brand in the most cost-effective ways possible and now
Celebrating Chattanooga’s Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month annually serves as a season to honor the historical triumphs and struggles of notable Black Americans. This year TREND and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce are highlighting just a handful of the diverse variety of African-American entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses, both established and startup, operating throughout our community. Chanda Chambers, Chambers Welding
Nokian Tyres Announce $174 Million Expansion
Finland-based tire manufacturer, Nokian Tyres, recently announced plans to invest $174.1 million toward expanding operations in Dayton, Tennessee. The new expansion comes in the form of a 350,000-square-foot tire warehouse which will create 75 new jobs, increasing the total number of Nokian employees to 475. “The lifeblood of this place is its people,” David Korda,
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Spotlight: Cory Howard
Leadership Chattanooga is a 10-month leadership development program that allows local professionals opportunities to learn more about and engage with the community where they live and work. Leadership Chattanooga has been a launching pad for the careers and civic impact of some of Chattanooga’s most prominent professionals. We’re here to share their stories and catch
