Remembering a Beloved, Gifted and Invaluable Friend to Chattanooga
For more than a decade, Sybil McLain-Topel contributed in immeasurable ways to the creative and economic landscape of Chattanooga. As a gifted writer, she was hugely supportive of our artistic community. As a devoted Chamber of Commerce executive, she spent her days and nights consistently uplifting our regional business community. For those of us who
After announcing her retirement, Enterprise Center CEO Deb Socia reflects on career, community and advancement of digital equity
When I was a child, there was no internet. We all had access to the same information which came from the same place: our libraries. These precious community resources were available, accessible and inclusive for all. Today, accessibility to knowledge is limited. We have so many brilliant children who don’t get recognized because they don’t
The Strategic Blueprint: Unveiling the Significance of a Well-Crafted Business Plan
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, navigating the path to success requires more than just a visionary idea and entrepreneurial spirit. The one key element often overlooked? A well-crafted business plan. Integral to sustained growth and prosperity, a strategic business plan serves as a blueprint and roadmap, providing direction, focus and foundational clarity for decision-making,
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon. And Thanks for All the Acts of Kindness.
Happy 160th Birthday, First Horizon Bank. You’ve got lots to celebrate. “March 25, 1864,” said Richard Shaffer, regional president. “Our documents go back to 1864.” It was Memphis, 1864. The US government approved bank charters for First National Bank of Memphis. As the bank’s footprint grew, it became First Tennessee. In 1976, the former Hamilton
Xtelligent: Shaping the Future of Traffic Control
In the bustling landscape of many cities throughout the United States, innovative solutions are vital to keep traffic flowing safely, yet efficiently. At the forefront of this innovation is Xtelligent, an L.A.-based startup reshaping the way we approach traffic control. Founded by the visionary entrepreneur Michael Lim, Xtelligent has pioneered the Adaptive Traffic Control System
MarsCharge: An EV story of resiliency in the heart of the Battery Belt
As a New York University student enrolled in a course on entrepreneurism, Michael Marczi was studying the energy industry when he realized, quite acutely, the very big problem we are all facing. To provide clean power to electric vehicles, the American energy grid needs to double in size. “Holy crap,” he remembers thinking. “Then, it
Reaching Great Heights: Chattanooga Airport’s $28 Million Expansion
On March 2, 2024, the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport marked a significant milestone to celebrate the completion of its $28 million expansion. For those acquainted with the Chattanooga airport, many remember its compact and intimate layout. Waving off your loved ones also came with watching them from the top of the escalator as they went through
Terminus: Driving Small Cities Forward Through Innovation
Through a strategic collaboration of talents and expertise, two dynamic companies recently joined forces to create the first-ever Sustainable Mobility Accelerator – a transformative program for startups curated from a competitive pool of 145 startups from 25 different countries. The driving force behind this program is Chattanooga’s startup accelerator, The Company Lab, (CO.LAB). As a
Terminus: Driving Small Cities Forward Through Innovation
Through a strategic collaboration of talents and expertise, two dynamic companies recently joined forces to create the first-ever Sustainable Mobility Accelerator – a transformative program for startups curated from a competitive pool of 145 startups from 25 different countries. The driving force behind this program is Chattanooga’s startup accelerator, The Company Lab, (CO.LAB). As a
Terminus: Driving Small Cities Forward Through Innovation
Through a strategic collaboration of talents and expertise, two dynamic companies recently joined forces to create the first-ever Sustainable Mobility Accelerator – a transformative program for startups curated from a competitive pool of 145 startups from 25 different countries. The driving force behind this program is Chattanooga’s startup accelerator, The Company Lab, (CO.LAB). As a
