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Venture Forward

Venture Forward, a division of United Way of Greater Chattanooga, serves as our region’s nonprofit professional development association. Venture Forward’s purpose is to empower & strengthen impact in the social sector through community building, professional development, advocacy, and innovation.

TriState Minority Supplier Development Council

TriState MSDC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization chartered to advance business and procurement opportunities for certified minority business of all sizes, namely Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connecting them to member corporations. 

Sankofa Fund for civic engagement

The Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement is a giving circle committed to funding and supporting organizations, projects, and efforts which improve Chattanooga’s Black community. The fund is housed at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. Members commit to donating an annual gift to the fund and collectively make funding decisions.

CO.LAB

The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a nonprofit startup accelerator that supports entrepreneurial growth in southeast Tennessee. We work with companies ranging from Main Street businesses to tech startups scaling into major markets.

Chattanooga Technology Council ChaTech

ChaTech connects technology-related and tech-enabled businesses around topics of mutual interest and training. Members include startups to enterprise companies across industries. Programs target CIOs, CISOs, data geeks, women in tech, and other IT areas.

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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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Organization Information

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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Organization Information

About The Organization

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: