Edge
The latest Edge coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
Kim White

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Give locally and intentionally: The 2025 Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, folks! It's the season of giving, laughing, and too much Mariah Carey-- a magical time to celebrate. Part of how we spread this magic is through the gifts we give to loved ones, how we let them know they are known and thought of. This year, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce brings you a list of gift ideas from start-up businesses that can make gifting feel personal again in an age of rapid over-consumption. Shop local and spread the holiday spirit by supporting local businesses, helping the Chattanooga economy thrive, and giving those closest to you gifts with quality and intentionality.

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Seed starters: Cultra simplifies soil testing, so farmers and agronomists can make better fertilizer decisions
* Founders: Ethan Poliner, Jack Washburn, Jesus Miranda and Cooper Martin

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EDGE Networking: Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Young Professionals meet at Moxy
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Young Professionals hosted a meet-and-greet at the Moxy Hotel this summer, where attendees met the organization's executive leadership team, networked with peers, and learned about upcoming initiatives supporting leadership and professional growth within the local business community. Find out what's coming up next. Write: ulgcyp@ulchatt.net.

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EDGE Networking: Business After Hours at DoubleTree
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce held Business After Hours this summer at the DoubleTree Hotel. Guests connected with local business leaders, strengthened professional relationships and learned about opportunities to engage with the Chamber. To find out about upcoming events and programs, visit ChattanoogaChamber.com.

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How communication and lifelong learning unlock career advancement
You -- yes, you -- are already a leader.

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AI and leadership decisions: The hidden risks and surprising benefits
Business leaders are used to making tough decisions. Who should be hired? What's the best way to innovate? Which investments make the most sense?

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Leadership secrets from Chattanooga’s most successful executives
Who better to give leadership advice than leaders themselves? We asked several of Chattanooga's top executives to share what they've learned about leadership -- the mistakes that shaped them, the traits they look for in their own employees, and how they cultivate company culture. Experience offers wisdom that can't be found in a textbook -- but it can be found in the pages ahead.

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Girls Inc. of Chattanooga helps young women reach their full potential
The mission of Girls Inc. is to "support girls in becoming strong, smart and bold leaders in their community," says Chief Development Officer Jocelyn Loza.

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Bruce’s journey to become first female chancellor of UTC
On a sunny fall afternoon at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, two second-year students are instantly excited when they realize it's the school's new chancellor, Lori Mann Bruce, who just walked up to their table.
