Chamber Chatts with Justin Robertson, HCDE
Chamber Chatt is a video series offering community members the chance to hear from elected officials and those in public service. This month’s Chamber Chatt was recorded live inside the Chattanooga Chamber’s Connection Conference Center, Powered by EPB. Sharon Law, Business Development Manager, Thompson Engineering and Public Policy Board Chair hosted a discussion with Justin
Getting the Scoop: An Interview with Megan Roberts of Local 3 News
Megan Roberts of Local 3 News was recently promoted to News Director for Chattanooga’s NBC affiliate, WRCB-TV. She previously served as their assistant news director for nearly two years, after having first joined WRCB-TV back in 2013 as a producer, later leading their morning newscasts as senior producer. She also served as a News Producer
iFixit Warehouse Plan Wins Approval
Recently, iFixit received approval for the modification plan of its new location. The company is now on track to begin renovations for a warehouse located in Onion Bottom Station. Once complete, the facility will house iFixit’s distribution and back-office operations, creating 200 jobs in Hamilton County. iFixit is an innovative tech company from California focused
Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools Present Get (Future) Ready
This week, the Chattanooga Chamber and Hamilton County Schools held Get (Future) Ready — an annual event that offers eighth-grade students in Hamilton County middle schools the opportunity to connect with business professionals and expand their understanding of potential careers. The fair was held at the Chattanooga Convention Center from January 10 to 11. Local
Intern Insight: New Members Join the Team
Recently, two new staff members joined the Chattanooga Chamber’s Marketing and Community Engagement team. Daniel Taylor joined as an Events Intern in December. In this role, Taylor is responsible for assisting with planning and logistics for networking events, top investor events and signature events including Open House 2022. On Tuesday, Ariana Medina joined the Chamber’s
Championing Chattanooga: Christy Gillenwater Reflects on Leading the Chamber
In 2023, Christy Gillenwater will start in her new role as President & CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. She recently shared her perspectives with TREND and thanked the Chattanooga Chamber’s many collaborators. When I reflect on the amazing years my family and I have spent in Chattanooga, my thoughts turn immediately
Year In Review: 2022 Milestones for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To conclude our yearend roundup series on your Chattanooga Chamber’s 2022 accomplishments, this week TREND looks at progress made by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team. Under the leadership of VP Lorne Steedley, the DE&I group demonstrated continued momentum on cultivating a prosperous business sector where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. At the annual Diversify
Investing in Talent: Coca-Cola Bottling United
Recently, Coca-Cola Bottling United signed a five-year partnership with Hamilton County Schools to sponsor Hixson High School’s Future Ready Institute. In this latest video created by the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership, Avery Smith, Divisional Key Account Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling United, explains how Coca-Cola continues investing in employee and talent development.
Chattanooga Works: Future Freight Brokers Start Here
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Professional Education (CPE) is launching a new workforce education program to develop the next generation of freight brokers in Tennessee. Starting in January, the CPE’s Freight Broker Professional Program will take students through a 13-week training course designed to equip them with the sales tactics, industry knowledge
Chattanooga’s Top 5 Business Stories for 2022
As your Chattanooga Chamber closes out another meaningful year, we’re looking back at some of the bigger news stories that impacted our local economy and business community. Here are TREND’s top five newsmakers for 2022: 1. Rise Partners Plans New $100 Million Industrial Park at Former DuPont Plant Real estate firm Rise Partners took major steps
