Between its killer views, rich art scene and growing entrepreneurship, our Scenic City is a triple threat: ideal location, landscape and job opportunities. For longtime locals and those who've recently settled in the city, it doesn't take long to feel right at home in the Chattanooga community.
by Natalia PerezFair Flies is changing the world, one fishing fly at a time. By making their products eco-friendly and sourcing from ethical companies that pay their workers a living wage, the company is working to combat human trafficking and pollution all while keeping customers at the top of their fishing game. We talked to them to learn more about their mission and how their products are made.
by Josue VegaWe all know someone who seems to have a special touch with thrifting, whether it's scooping up chic vintage clothing items or unique home décor.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommercePhil Acord, President & CEO of Chambliss Center for Children, celebrates a rare work milestone this year: 50 years with one organization. After a brief stint elsewhere early in his career, he landed at Chambliss and found his passion in leading an organization dedicated to strengthening families and helping children be successful. In 2022, the agency celebrates 150 years of service. Acord has been a leader at Chambliss for a third of that time. Here he shares about his career of giving back.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, named the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce one of three Communications Excellence Best in Show winners. ACCE's Awards for Communications Excellence program showcases top marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceMiller & Martin Attorney Jim Haley steps in July 1 as the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce 2021-22 Board Chair.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceI often think of art as the partnership between the essential and the nonessential.
by Natalia PerezWe're highlighting diversity, inclusion and the 21st century workplace at the Diversify Summit June 18, brought to you virtually by your Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceWhether it's the rustic, comfortable vibe at Local Coffee at East Ridge, the fun and inviting aesthetic at (be) caffeinated, or the deep, rich colors and patterned walls, chairs, upholstery and floors at Mad Priest Coffee Roasters - Chattanooga's diverse, welcoming coffee culture cultivates community, work and social spaces, and of course, great coffee.
by Natalia PerezWhen my business partners and I set out to open Proof Incubator last year, we never expected a pandemic.
by Michael RobinsonWith the death of George Floyd, followed by the escalation of social protests across America in 2020, corporate leaders began to reflect on their role in addressing racial inequality and diversity and inclusion. The need to evaluate the role of corporate America in addressing these issues became even more apparent as the pandemic laid bare longstanding structural inequalities and disparate treatment.
by Lorne SteedleyA math degree, a knack for analytics and a passion for people and small businesses — that's what set Kate Izell on her path toward digital marketing, eventually materializing into Izell Marketing Group, LLC.
by Natalia PerezJob seekers will want to check out ChattanoogaCalling.com, a new website the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce recently launched to help local residents find jobs fast.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceChattanooga and Hamilton County have experienced consistent growth in recent decades, with thousands of new jobs and low unemployment rates.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceKenneth Bautista, sophomore business administration major at Southern Adventist University, spent the summer of 2020 selling everything in his garage and basement online.
by Natalia PerezEric Fuller, U.S. Xpress CEO, sat down with Trend to talk about the trucking industry, innovation and keeping it moving — literally — during the pandemic.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceDespite the widespread economic disruption the pandemic launched, forcing thousands of small businesses to shut their doors, American entrepreneurship has skyrocketed. Americans are starting new businesses at the fastest rate in more than a decade, per the Wall Street Journal, and we're seeing that play out locally too, especially in our Hamilton County INCubator.
by Natalia PerezThe magic of the holidays looks and feels different this year. It's more difficult to hold our loved ones as closely or be present in the way we'd like. Despite the glooms and dooms of this year, the upcoming holidays make for an especially important time to celebrate family, the close people in our lives, and the love and support that have gotten us through this year.
by Amanda Ellis and Natalia PerezIt's November — the month of heading into the holiday season, indulging in festive Thanksgiving food and being intentional when it comes to gratitude and giving back. The giving part of the season is even more important in a year like 2020, with a pandemic that has challenged us in many ways, including economically. Pew Research Center says the unemployment rate may have gone as high as 16% during the COVID-19 pandemic, by the U.S. government's estimate. With that comes additional food insecurity for people across the country.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceChris Ramsey and LaQuentin Jenkins, founders of Simple Choice PPE Solutions, represent underserved communities in the Chattanooga area who were hit hardest by the pandemic.
by Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceThese days everyone is talking about the next moonshot, that big transformational idea that will put human colonies on Mars, create lithium-ion batteries to power cars for more than a million miles and solve global warming through dispersion of specially engineered sun-blocking particles into the air.
by Keith Hickerson of Papercut InteractiveWhat front-line heroes have four legs and a tail? Gracie the Goat, Porky the Pig and Dopey the Cat are a few. From farm animals to family pets, local organizations like Hospice of Chattanooga, Alleo Health System, McKamey Animal Center and Erlanger Health System work with volunteers to provide pet therapy in our community.
by Holly BonnerOpen concept. Agile office design. Cubicles. Co-working space. Quiet rooms. Sit/stand desks
by Chris Wilson