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Diversity & Inclusive Growth

Diverse business equals
competitive business

A 2018 Harvard Business Review study concluded that companies that prioritized diversity and inclusion had nearly 20% higher innovation revenues. Businesses with diverse team members are better equipped to relate to more diverse customers, while fostering a culture that attracts in-demand talent that can afford to be choosy. The Chattanooga Chamber is the business community’s partner—equipping employers to foster more diverse and inclusive workplaces through education, strategic relationships, and initiatives.

Our Chamber supports Diversity & Inclusive Growth efforts in various ways:

Events

  • From panel discussions and business education classes to our annual DIVERSIFY summit and more, the Chamber’s DEI program offers employers and entrepreneurs unique opportunities to network among and empower the business community in the Chattanooga region. Register for upcoming events here.

 

Initiatives

  • A strategic partnership between select corporate mentors, diverse suppliers, and the Chamber, the Procurement Pilot initiative is making the business case for diversity and inclusion with the goal of advancing regional mobility, prosperity, and economic inclusion in the region. Learn how you can can support the initiative here.
  • The Chamber’s CEO Pledge for Racial Equity is a commitment by CEOs to intentionally enhance their efforts to achieve equity of opportunity within organizations and the broader Chattanooga community. Read the signatories, make the pledge, and learn more here.
 

 Insights

advisory board

Aletheia Silcott, Astec

Angela Sims, Tennessee Valley Authority

Dalya Qualls White, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee  

 Davvin Gilkey, Unum

 Dionne Jenkins, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union

Karen Collins, City of Chattanooga

Ken Jordon, Hamilton County

Ketha Richardson, EPB

Maeghan Jones, Community Foundation

 Paul Leach, Chattanooga Gas

Quincy Jenkins, Chattanooga State

Sarah Morgan, Benwood Foundation

Stacy Lightfoot, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Travis Lytle, Smart Bank

Val Armstrong, UNUM 

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Bronze Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand there is significant interest in this program, and dates cannot be guaranteed until our Coordinator has contacted you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred date.

  • Please visit the Chamber during business hours (Monday-Friday), no more than three business days prior to your event, to pick up your supplies.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • A $150 security deposit check is required when collecting supplies.
  • Ribbon cuttings may be held after 3:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
  • Set-up, event coordination, and staffing are not included with this package.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Silver Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Gold Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • After-hours events are subject to additional fees and staff availability.
  • The latest start time for an after-hours event is 5:30 p.m.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Ribbon Cutting

Contact Information

Organization Information

About The Organization

Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the dates of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • After-hours events are subject to additional fees and staff availability.
  • The latest start time for an after-hours event is 5:30 p.m.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting: