Brick by Brick: Building Chattanooga’s Startup Scene
Just behind Chattanooga’s Central Avenue, a community of startup founders is building and developing tomorrow’s multi-million-dollar tech companies. Backed by the venture-capital fund Brickyard, these entrepreneurs have devoted countless hours to laying the foundation for their emerging enterprises. This incubator is part temple to the spirit of ingenuity and part monastery where near 24/7, monk-like
How UTC Prepares Students and Combats Worker Shortage
The effects of the global pandemic have placed a tight hold on an already strained workforce. In 2021, approximately 47.4 million workers left their positions in search of better opportunities. The same year closed with 4.6 million more job openings than unemployed workers, CNBC reports. As employers find it increasingly difficult to maintain a full
Project Return Helps Former Inmates Find Jobs
Nearly 15,000 people are released from Tennessee penitentiaries each year. Project Return is dedicated to helping the formerly incarcerated successfully transition back into communities and work. Founded in Nashville in 1979, Project Return expanded to Chattanooga in 2021. The nonprofit program provides the resources and services, including employment training and networking, social enterprises, education and coaching programs, transportation support, affordable housing,
Member Spotlight: Handup Gloves
Chattanooga-based cycling apparel company, Handup Gloves, built its brand on offering the best gloves for “grabbing bars and beers.” Launched in 2014 by a husband and wife duo, Handup is best known for its signature Party Palms gloves that incorporate phrases like “send it,” “beer me” and “good vibes” inside each palm. Handup patterns are
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Spotlight: Lily Sanchez
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
Member Spotlight: The Hendrickson Agency – Farmers Insurance
The Hendrickson Agency – Farmers Insurance owner, Heather Hendrickson, has passion for service and community that shines through her work. Her story exemplifies the determination and resilience found in all Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs. She sat down for an interview to share her story and talk through lessons on starting a business in Chattanooga. Trend: Where are
Chattanooga Chamber Interns: Where are They Now?
Inside the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, interns gain real-world experience that prepares them for exciting careers. Internship opportunities within the Chamber range from publishing articles and managing social media calendars to working with member businesses to promote events, ribbon cuttings and ceremonies. Chamber interns have gone on to pursue fulfilling careers. TREND sat
Digital Stone Age: Local Companies Launch New Online Platform
If you had told Chattanooga’s Natalie and David Martin a year and a half ago that they would be breaking into a multi-billion-dollar natural stone industry, the couple wouldn’t have believed it. But that’s exactly what’s happening — the Heed Public Relations owners have joined Patrick Wells and John Bryant in launching StoneLoads, a national
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