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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Chamber Email Security

Here at the Chamber, we offer many options for dues payment. But we understand that in today’s digital security environment, some of our members may be hesitant to click on emails involving financial transactions. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to ensure an email’s authenticity when you receive your dues invoice. First, […]

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

Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit Coming in March

The future of entrepreneurship lies in the heart of rural Tennessee. That’s the message and mission of a first-of-its-kind Rural Entrepreneurship Summit. On March 11, CO.LAB is hosting an inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit at Bryan College. The event is designed specifically for business leaders, startup owners, elected officials and lawmakers, community and ecosystem leaders from