Edge
The latest Edge coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Business section.
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Time capsule: U.S. Pipe & Foundry shuttered less than one year after merger with Mueller foundry
Walter Industries Inc., the parent company of Chattanooga's U.S. Pipe & Foundry, agreed in June 2005 to pay $860 million in cash to buy another Chattanooga foundry, Mueller Water Products. Walter Industries also agreed to assume just over $1 billion of Mueller debt.
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The absurdity of inflated work titles
Friends with benefits behind the benefits
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Learning to lead: Six secrets to successful executive coaching
The tremendous demand for constant innovation guides leaders to hire executive coaches. While an executive's experience and skills helped him or her climb to their position, each needs to keep growing to inspire further company success. Coaches provide confidential, objective feedback and direction to facilitate personal and professional growth.
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Priority on self-care: School system boosts employee engagement, health by offering comprehensive mental health services
Employers today face significant challenges due to employee burnout as well as mental and emotional fatigue. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress can greatly impact an employee's overall well-being and performance.
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Celebrating local innovation: TVFCU’s Idea Leap Grant pitch competition winners
In a city brimming with entrepreneurial spirit, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's (TVFCU) annual Idea Leap Grant program connects local business owners with funding to propel their businesses forward. This year, the competition reached new heights, recognizing outstanding businesses that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit with creativity, resilience, and community involvement.
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Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association celebrates 40 years
The Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association held its annual meeting in June at United Way of GreatervChattanooga, where members from the past 40 classes gathered in record numbers to reconnect, celebrate achievements and vote on the 2024-25 officers. Since 1984, Leadership Chattanooga has become known as the city's premiere program for nurturing diverse, community-minded leaders.
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Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
The Enterprise Center has named Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman as President & CEO after a nationwide search that attracted 240 applicants. Quarterman is filling the role of retiring President & CEO, Deb Socia will remain in an advisory role through fall.
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Wind River boosts production of craftsmen-built modular houses
It took Wind River Custom Homes a decade to build 100 small, modular homes at their first location -- a 11,000-square-foot facility in Apison, Tennessee.
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Chattanooga Habitat advocates for affordable housing
"Our vision is that everyone has a decent place to live," says Jens Christensen, CEO at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga.
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Choo-Choo Express Car Wash property on the market
Investors have a unique opportunity to purchase the property of the Choo-Choo Express Car Wash in East Brainerd.
