2024 Holiday Open House
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Thanks to the support of our presenting partner EPB, First Horizon, Food City, and all our great sponsors, the event brought together those from the Chattanooga community for a night of networking and festivity.
Holiday Gift Guide: Keeping It Local in 2024
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s becoming the most wonderful time of the year. Thankfully, it’s possible to make this season even more wonderful. When we shop from locally owned, small businesses, we give two gifts rolled into one: A gift to our loved ones. And a gift to our local economy. The
Legislative Kick Off Wrap-Up
On Wednesday morning, the Chattanooga Chamber gathered a group of Tennessee state legislators for the Legislative Kickoff event, where they shared their thoughts on the upcoming legislative session and their priorities for the new year. Senator Bo Watson emphasized that his primary focus is on the budget. He noted that many state initiatives have been
Opening the Doors to Opella: Inside a Day with The Howard School Students
Over fall break, Tamyus Malone woke up early on a day he could have otherwise slept late. The Howard School senior joined 15 other classmates for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of a Chattanooga company known around the world. Opella. “This is their day,” said Marseata Lockhart, Planet Care Lead for Opella. “We are here to
A Look Back: the 2024 Business Literacy Series
The Chattanooga Chamber’s Business Literacy Series has rapidly become an essential resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Chattanooga area. With a focus on practical, hands-on education, the series is designed to equip businesses with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Covering critical aspects of running a business
Celebrating Local Innovation: TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant Chattanooga Pitch Competition Winners
In a city brimming with entrepreneurial spirit, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s (TVFCU) annual Idea Leap Grant program connects local business owners with funding to propel their businesses forward. This year, the competition reached new heights, recognizing outstanding businesses that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit with creativity, resilience, and community involvement. TVFCU’s journey with the Idea
Meet Co.Lab’s Sustainable Mobility Cohort
Nine tech start-ups, selected from a field of global competitors, are innovating and transforming the energy and logistics landscape in Chattanooga, the US and beyond. One Montreal company is creating a home battery storage system to reduce peak energy consumption and carbon emissions. Another startup is redefining the metal and plastic manufacturing industry with a
Pathway Lending Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Chattanooga Entrepreneurs
Chattanooga is full of entrepreneurship opportunities. Since 2001, Pathway Lending has been helping local small businesses grow and thrive in Hamilton County and beyond. Founded in 1999, Pathway is a community development financial institution (CDFI) that offers financing and coaching services to businesses that might not be able to secure a traditional bank loan. Pathway
Microsoft’s TechSpark and Chattanooga’s Growing Tech Scene
In 2023, Microsoft changed the tech landscape of Chattanooga with a $50,000 grant called TechSpark. As a TechSpark partner, the Chattanooga Chamber received resources and support as it expanded and strengthened our tech start-up scene. Here at the Chamber, we knew the grant would be impactful. Now, as Microsoft offers a second round of funding,
The Very Sweet Entrepreneurial Success of Cocoa Asante
As she looked out at the room of dignitaries, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, family and friends, all of whom came to celebrate her ongoing success as an entrepreneur, businesswoman and luxury chocolatier, Ella Livingston smiled and thought back to the very beginning, years before Cocoa Asante became a superstar brand. “I started out of my
