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EDGE: Networking

Diane Parks gives out some last minute details to the 2019 class before the start of the program.
Diane Parks gives out some last minute details to the 2019 class before the start of the program. Diane Parks gives out some last minute details to the 2019 class before the start of the program.

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Leadership Chattanooga graduates honored

The 41 graduates of of the 2018-2019 class were recognized during a graduation ceremony in May at the Chattanooga Convention Center which featured Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson as the keynote speaker. The class was the 34th to complete the 10-month leadership development program since the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce established the program in 1984.

photo Amari X, James McKissic and Val Palmer

Urban League salutes local businesses

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga recognized those advancing minority-owned businesses during its 6th annual Entrepreneur Power luncheon in May at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Root’s Hair & Beauty was picked as the Minority Business of the Year; Memo’s Grill won the Legacy award; Volkswagen KeeKee Mathis won the Impact Achievement award, and Volkswagen of America also won the Corporate Procurement Policy award;