Chattanooga 2.0 Chosen for National Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Local Youth
Hamilton County–Chattanooga to receive up to $10 million to enhance youth career exploration and enrichment opportunities. Chattanooga is one of only seven communities in the nation selected to join Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents — a new initiative from The Wallace Foundation aimed at improving how schools, nonprofits and local organizations work together to support youth
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Literacy First Expands: Tutoring Program Accelerates Reading Success in Hamilton County
What started as a pilot program in 2023 has quickly evolved into a strong partnership, changing literacy outcomes in Hamilton County. Following a significantly successful academic year, the Literacy First tutoring program is set to expand again for the 2025-26 school year. Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with Chattanooga 2.0 and others, aims to reach
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The Exchange: The Politics of Tariffs
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. Growing up in West Virginia, I witnessed firsthand how economic barriers like high taxes and regulations can stifle communities, igniting my interest
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CRMA Annual Meeting Recap
The Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association’s Annual Meeting brought together members for networking, a keynote from Randy Boyd, and the C.D. Mitchell Award honoring Debbie McKee-Fowler. Browse the photo gallery to see highlights from the morning.
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The Exchange: The Economics of Tariffs
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. As a Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I teach my students that economics is a value-free discipline.
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Chattanooga Chamber Hosts Legislative Wrap Up with State Delegation
On Wednesday, June 4, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full house of approximately 150 community members to the Finley Stadium Ultra Club for its annual Legislative Wrap Up. The event featured a panel discussion with three members of Chattanooga’s state delegation—Senator Bo Watson, Representative Greg Martin, and Representative Yusuf Hakeem—who fielded questions
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Stepping Up
The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its growth. Attracting and retaining top talent requires more than offering competitive salaries, benefits, and fun perks. It means creating opportunities for professionals to grow, connect, and find purpose in the place they call home. Programs
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Welcome to Goliath: Matchmaking for Sellers and Realtors Across the South
In 2023, Austin Beveridge bought a house in Tahoe. Less than a year later, he needed to sell it when life changed unexpectedly. He called the realtor who helped him buy the place. “They weren’t nearly as good at selling,” Austin remembered, “as they were buying. The selling process, which typically takes just 60 days
How Tax Planning Can Set Your Small Business Up for Success
Tax time. Yes, it’s “busy season” for us accountants, but it’s also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of mind for your small business, read on to find out a few simple ways to
It’s Official! Chattanooga Becomes the First National Park City in North America
Today, Chattanooga proudly received confirmation from the National Park City Foundation that our application has been approved—officially making us the first National Park City in North America. To celebrate this milestone, Mayor Tim Kelly released a special video message congratulating Chattanoogans on this historic achievement. “Here in Chattanooga, we’ve used the National Park City movement to encourage folks to […]
