Josh R. Singh has degrees in physics, psychology and divinity, and while those might seem like disparate areas of study, they all point to what drives him.

Candy Johnson became the President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga in January 2021, taking the helm of an organization dedicated to equity, empowerment and inclusion for African Americans and disadvantaged people.

Shay McCowan's desire to create a networking organization for Black business owners was inspired by her mother, an entrepreneur who launched a successful catering company after a corporate layoff.

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center began as the Chattanooga African American Museum, founded in 1983 by 10 Chattanooga leaders.

W. Brad Lehman is named president of the Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, East Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia divisions of Realty Title.

A while back, I posted a little callout on LinkedIn and asked folks to share stories about their first cars.

As the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute turns 25 years old in 2021, the nonprofit group is preparing to launch a new headquarters and coworking space on the third floor of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce space on Broad Street.

Every week for the decade of the 2010s, I drove at least one new vehicle, often two. That's about 700 new cars, trucks and SUVs.

Karen Sherrill joins Adult & Teen Challenge MidSouth to lead the marketing and development initiatives of the ministry.

Santosh Sankar is a founding partner of Dynamo Ventures where he invests in enterprise, seed-stage startups in supply chain and mobility.

Along with the Century and Holmes brands, Miller Industries manufactures Vulcan and Chevron towing and recovery equipment at all three domestic facilities.

Holly Bischoff knew from her first week in finance at EMJ Construction in 2004 that she had found the formula for a career she would enjoy.

The Chattanooga Design Studio is an urban design resource for the community.

Whitney Evans Snardon joins Parkridge Health System as market associate administrator and co-ethics and compliance officer.

Lorne Steedley says he hopes to advance work already happening at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce to emphasize inclusion, diversity and developing pathways for economic participation.

Cory Barnes founded Chattanooga Small Business Networking in May 2018 hoping to build his own digital marketing business and help others make useful connections.

Yuletide on the Southside at Chattanooga Brewing Company on Chestnut Street featured more than 30 local artists, vendors, live music all day, and a live Christmas tree farm courtesy of Jones Family Farm in Valley Head, Alabama. Highlights of the outdoor event included the release of a 2018 Barrel Aged Valhalla Imperial Stout, as well as a limited edition, locally inspired brunch menu featuring beer and hot chocolate.

Business career moves in the Chattanooga area.

Dynamic Displays & Graphics, founded in 1993 and purchased by Brian and Libby Santin in 2009, is a "go-to" source for area businesses for tradeshow displays.

When he was a small business owner, Brett Johnson recalls, he banked with a large financial institution and had problems, so switched to a community bank.

Tracy Wood serves as president and CEO for Alleo Health System, a regional nonprofit hospice and senior care service provider based in Chattanooga.

Lady Bug Exterminating is owned and operated by Ola Phipps, who opened the business in 1982.

Business leaders on the move in Chattanooga.