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The latest Edge coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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How tax planning can set your small business up for success
Tax time. Yes, it's "busy season" for us accountants, but it's also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of mind for your small business, read on to find out a few simple ways to take a more proactive approach to Tax Season.

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EDGE Networking: Business After Hours at Chattanooga Area Food Bank
The Chattanooga Chamber's February Business After Hours was held at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, bringing together local professionals for an evening of education and connection. Guests learned about the Food Bank's mission to fight hunger and build stronger communities throughout the region. Find out more about upcoming networking events at chattanoogachamber.com.

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EDGE Networking: Miller & Martin hosts Business After Hours at the Westin
Miller & Martin hosted Business After Hours this March at The Westin Chattanooga, where guests connected and learned more about the law firm. With more than 150 years in practice, Miller & Martin has a long history of serving businesses across the region. Mark your calendar for the next Business After Hours networking event. Details are available at chattanoogachamber.com.

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EDGE Networking: Electric Mobility Innovations Conference
Transportation leaders met at the Electric Mobility Innovations Conference, held at Peak Performance in Cleveland, Tennessee, this spring to explore the future of the industry. Guests learned about new EV technology, infrastructure growth and policy changes. From panel discussions on sustainable battery solutions to workshops on scaling production, the event offered strategies on how to address challenges and seize opportunities.

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These engineering marvels are the 7 wonders of Chattanooga
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World may be wondrous indeed, but seeing them requires international travel. So what about the marvels a little closer to home? Our list of homegrown wonders may not be as awe-inspiring as the Great Wall of China or the Taj Mahal, but they're impressive nonetheless. Here are seven examples of structural, architectural and mechanical engineering marvels around Chattanooga.

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Chattanooga Realtors group selects new leadership team
The Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors (GCAR) held its annual meeting at the Walden Club in January, welcoming 2025 President Ellis Gardner and this year's leadership team. The event included the installation of new officers and directors, along with recognition of members who made a significant impact on the community. Recipients were chosen for the Good Neighbor Award, the George Kangles Community Citizenship Award and Realtor of the Year.

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YPC workshop gives professionals strategies to reach their full potential
Local TEDx speaker Sheaba Chacko led a special event for the Young Professionals of Chattanooga in January, titled "New Year, True Year: Say Goodbye to Imposter Syndrome." The workshop tackled imposter's syndrome, which affects many who doubt their qualifications or sense of belonging. Chacko provided practical tools and strategies to help attendees build confidence and step into their true potential.

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Economic opportunity a focus of annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference
The 7th Annual Statewide Women's Policy Conference, hosted by the Chattanooga Mayor's Council for Women, featured keynote speakers Erin Brockovich, the renowned environmental activist; Judge Glenda Hatchett, a trailblazing judge and TV personality; and Miss Kansas Alexis Smith, a nurse and mental wellness advocate. The event brought women together from across Tennessee to discuss issues like economic opportunity, leadership and public policy.

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The Tennessee auto sector could see tariff impact
Tennessee's key automotive industry, soon touting four automakers building vehicles, would stand as the biggest sector in the state affected by tariffs on Mexico and Canada, a political scientist who follows international issues says.

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Chattanooga native Nash Bowen seeks to build portfolio of businesses
After graduating from McCallie School, Nash Bowen spent nearly a decade away from his hometown. He studied business at the University of Alabama, earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University, and practiced law in Charleston, West Virginia, and Houston, Texas, where he also started his own firm focused on real estate, art and venture capital.
