Tangela Johnson, president & CEO of North Georgia Corporate Consulting, will serve as the 2021 chair of the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute board of directors.
by Staff ReportAs you take a closer look at your financial footing amid the headwinds of a pandemic, it's an excellent time to examine the possible impact of a Joe Biden presidency on money matters.
by HAL M. BUNDRICK / NerdWallet via The Associated PressIt is hard to imagine any company matching Tesla's rocket-like rise. But if any electric car startup could aspire to be the "next Tesla," it would be Rivian.
by Neal E. Boudette / The New York TimesIf you're unfortunate enough to have lost company-sponsored health insurance as well as your job amid the economic havoc caused by COVID, you've probably been shocked by the cost of private coverage.
by Mark A. Stein / Rate.com via Tribune Content AgencyStart each month of the new year off right with a subscription that ensures you have the things you want and need, while keeping your distance from others during the ongoing pandemic. Not to mention, you'll be providing small local businesses with reliable income in these crazy times.
by Emily CrismanEmployees of the health care research and market strategy firm LIFT have always had the flexibility to do some of their work from home.
by Dave FlessnerOne winning ticket was sold in Michigan for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, making it the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
by Associated PressCharlie's BBQ & Bakery owner Elizabeth St. Clair was watching an episode of "The Prophet" on CNBC when host Marcus Lemonis discussed a food-for-people-in-need program back in November. She decided to see if it was something her restaurant could get involved with.
by Barry CourterDespite a nationwide gain for labor unions in 2020, the number of unionized workers in Tennessee fell another 13.3% last year to 117,000 members, according to government figures released Friday.
by Dave FlessnerAn old building is down, the site is nearly cleared, and a Chattanooga construction permit application identifies a Trader Joe's grocery store as the occupant of a planned new structure on Gunbarrel Road.
by Mike PareThe high-speed broadband network built by Chattanooga's electric utility has generated nearly $2.7 billion in economic benefits since it was built a decade ago, according to a new economic analysis released Friday.
by Dave FlessnerMost of Tennessee's biggest banks reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter Friday as stimulus measures continued to boost both deposits and loan demand despite the ongoing pandemic and its economic slowdown.
by Staff and wire reportsSales of existing homes rose 0.7% in December, pushing the entirety of 2020 to a pace not seen in 14 years and providing one of the few bright spots for a U.S. economy mired in a global pandemic.
by Staff and wire reportsPresident Joe Biden plans to take executive action Friday to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans while Congress begins to consider his much larger $1.9 trillion package to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
by JOSH BOAK / Associated PressJapanese carmaker Nissan confirmed Friday that it will maintain its operations in Britain in the wake of the post-Brexit trade deal between the country and the European Union.
by Pan Pylas / Associated PressThis week's business calendar.
by Brandi Dixon, compilerIran's capital and major cities plunged into darkness in recent weeks as rolling outages left millions without electricity for hours. Traffic lights died. Offices went dark. Online classes stopped.
by NASSER KARIMI and ISABEL DEBRE / The Associated PressThe Tennessee Valley Authority will lower its electricity prices again next month as heavy rains and a weak economy combined to lower fuel costs for America's biggest government utility.
by Dave FlessnerQ. One of my New Year Resolutions is to be debt free. What advice may BBB offer for this resolution?
by Jim WinsettAn affordable housing developer is seeking approval for up to $35 million in financing next week from a Chattanooga panel to raise one of the largest new apartment complexes in Alton Park in years.
by Mike PareThe Vatican's criminal tribunal on Thursday convicted the former head of the Vatican bank and his lawyer of embezzling millions of euros in proceeds from the sales of Holy See-owned real estate, and sentenced them to nearly nine years in prison each.
by Nicole Winfield / Associated PressAfter an unexpectedly large drop in unemployment in November, Tennessee's jobless rate rose again at the end of 2020 and could remain elevated in the new year, according to jobs figures released Thursday.
by Dave FlessnerAmazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
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