Diversify 2024 Recap
On June 12, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce hosted Diversify 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and community members. The day was filled with invaluable networking opportunities and captivating presentations, all geared towards enriching diversity and inclusion within Chattanooga’s vibrant business community. The day began with breakout
Welding Viable Pathways for Hamilton County High School Graduates
On Wednesday, May 29, Chattanooga 2.0 hosted its inaugural “Viable Pathway to Prosperity in Welding” signing day, a groundbreaking partnership with Chattanooga State Community College, Hamilton County Department of Education, American Welding Society, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, ASTEC and Miller Industries, LLC. 18 high school graduates from Brainerd, East Ridge, Tyner and Howard High
Franchise Tax Cut – Here’s What You Need to Know
In an act praised by many across the state, Gov. Bill Lee enacted a recent bill that supports the Tennessee business community in two significant ways: Under prior law, businesses paid either 0.25% of net worth or 0.25% real and tangible property in Tennessee — whichever amount was higher. The property tax was considered an
Introducing The New Protege Chattanooga Class of 2024 – 2025
The newest class of young professional leaders has been established, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce announced. Welcome to the Protege Chattanooga class of 24-25. “This Protege class will change the world,” said Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director. “We were thrilled at the experience, devotion and commitment to service embodied in all our applicants, especially
Chamber Proudly Announces Its New Leadership Chattanooga Class of 24-25
Just weeks after graduating its cohort of outstanding 2024 Chattanooga leaders, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its new incoming Leadership Chattanooga class of 24-25 “The incoming class members are phenomenal, all representing the best and brightest of future Chattanooga leadership,” said Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director. “They come from a wide range
Visibility, Diversity, Community: Behind the Scenes at EPB’s Inaugural Supplier Diversity Day
On Thursday, May 23, EPB hosts its first annual Supplier Diversity Day, an event that connects the publicly owned utility with small and diverse businesses throughout the region. It’s networking, relationship-building and celebration, all in one event. Multiple big-name industries – TVA, Unum, VW, Pathway Lending and others – will participate in the event, offering
On Signing Day, the Future is Bright with Regional Apprenticeships
On May 15, Jonah Gibson, 16, walked into his official Signing Day event. There was a hype video, a catered table with specially-made cookies, extra swag and out-of-town officials who gave speeches. As parents and crowd watched, the high school student inked his name, formally onto the paper. The East Ridge High junior is a
Keeping the Scenic City Scenic: A Day of Service and Leadership
To coincide with Earth Day weekend, Leadership Chattanooga’s 40th annual class made history, spending the day doing what had never been done in program history. One giant day of service. Some 40 members of the 2023/2024 graduating class split into five groups, each working through the morning at different sites across the region. “Service is
Protégé Chattanooga: A Very Special Nine Months of Mentorship and Leadership
Protege Chattanooga is a nine-month program that matches early-to-mid-career professionals with a red-carpet list of regional leaders. The end goal? Unforgettable connection among young professionals paired with a viable, noteworthy mentorship with real-world leaders. It’s all by design, as the Protege program allows young professionals to learn from some of the most respected leaders from
Chattanooga’s Gumption a Commercial Real Estate “Matchmaker”
If you were to take a quick survey of national headlines, you’d encounter gloom and doom-type discussions around commercial real estate. Much of this is thanks to the popularity of remote work, a trend accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. As legions of workers abandoned cubicles for den couches, once bustling office buildings across the country
