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Edge networking: Community welcomes Cempa dental clinic, BBB awards celebrate ethical businesses and more business events

Photography by Mark Gilliland / Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly cuts the ribbon at Cempa Community Cares new dental clinic.
Photography by Mark Gilliland / Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly cuts the ribbon at Cempa Community Cares new dental clinic. Photography by Mark Gilliland / Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly cuts the ribbon at Cempa Community Cares new dental clinic.

Community welcomes Cempa dental clinic

Cempa Community Care celebrated the opening of its new dental clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony in June — expanding its list of health services provided to the community. The newly opened clinic is equipped to accept pediatric and adult patients, and provides an assortment of services including routine teeth cleanings, X-rays, fillings, minor oral surgery, treatment for gingivitis and gum health needs, and more.

  photo  Photography by Mark Gilliland / Sara Wilson, Brenda Boudry and Jennifer Barnes attend the Better Business Bureau of Chattanooga 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics.
 
 

BBB awards celebrate ethical businesses

The Better Business Bureau of Chattanooga awarded its 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics this June, honoring local businesses and non-profits that not only work toward ensuring that the marketplace remains fair and honorable for all consumers. Winners were: Medical Personnel Services (1-10 employees); ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing (11-49 employees); Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., Inc. (50-99 employees); and PlayCore (100+ employees). Submit nominations for the 2024 awards here.

  photo  Photography by Mark Gilliland / Jena Hood, Hannah Hoffman, Melissa Uden and Hannah Howell attend a Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event sponsored by the DeFoor Hospitality Group.
 
 

Business After Hours at the Westin

Chattanooga professionals mixed and mingled on the Westin Hotel patio this June at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event sponsored by the DeFoor Hospitality Group. The after-hours cocktail event takes place every other month, each time hosted by a new business. To join the fun and/or find out about future Chamber activities, visit the Chamber’s website.