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The latest Edge coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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Parts of former Eureka Foundry redevelopment for sale in red-hot Southside
Developers of the former Eureka Foundry site are selling parcels within the nearly nine-acre, mixed-use redevelopment located across from Finley Stadium on Chattanooga's Southside.
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The ‘crisis haircut’ and what it could mean for your business
I was in my mid-twenties -- working at a magazine whose staff consisted of 42 women and three men -- when a coworker introduced me to a phenomenon she called "the crisis haircut."
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Why managers are struggling to spot real talent in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the hiring landscape faster than most business leaders expected. Recent research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows that more than half of executives believe AI will create jobs and fuel growth over the next two years. But while AI is helping companies work smarter, it's also introducing new and unexpected challenges in the hiring process.
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Story as business strategy: The one asset no competitor can steal
Zig Ziglar once shared from the stage, "If people like you, they'll listen to you. But if they trust you, they'll do business with you." To run more successful businesses, we need to restore trust among our employees and customers after decades of erosion.
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Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
Dr. Eugene Ryan
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Learning curve: Danna Bailey, strategic planning and communications director of Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative
Everyone's career starts somewhere, and for Danna Bailey, it was in the gift shop at the Incline Railway.
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Meet three entrepreneurs who are helping shape Chattanooga’s future
Chattanooga's business community continues to grow stronger, more diverse, and more resilient thanks to the dedicated entrepreneurs who invest in their own development--and in the future of our city. This year, several outstanding small business owners completed the Chattanooga Chamber's Business Literacy Series, a rigorous ninepart program designed to equip companies with the tools, confidence, and strategic insight needed to thrive.
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EDGE Networking: Children’s Advocacy Center: ‘Stories of Strength’
The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County hosted "Stories of Strength" at Chattanooga Country Club, drawing a strong turnout of supporters. Executive Director Kristen McCallie said the center served nearly 1,200 children in 2025 and noted increased prosecutions. Board members Amanda Mayo Lemming and Melissa Hartung shared personal stories highlighting support for survivors.
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EDGE Networking: Chattanooga Area Food Bank: ‘A Night of Gratitude’
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank hosted "A Night of Gratitude" this spring at its Amnicola Highway warehouse, where President and CEO Melissa Blevins welcomed supporters to celebrate volunteers, learn about operations and tour the facility. More than half the attendees were visiting the warehouse for the first time. The Food Bank serves 20 counties across Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee through 200+ partner agencies.
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Coverage area: Technology driving Chattanooga’s insurance industry but human element still key
Buck Orrison said that after nearly four decades in the insurance business, there's not much that keeps him up at night. But there is at least one point that does give him pause.
