Chattanooga’s Entrepreneurial Renaissance
A New Era of Business Funding Once reliant on traditional bank loans, Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs now navigate a dynamic landscape of
A New Era of Business Funding Once reliant on traditional bank loans, Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs now navigate a dynamic landscape of funding opportunities, reflecting the city’s evolving commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONS: EMPOWERING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS Tennessee…
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.…
Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming. For entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, the smartest first step is not to draft a logo or lease a storefront. It is sitting down with someone who knows…
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable
Starting a Small Business in Chattanooga? Why The TSBDC Should Be Your First Stop.
Starting a small business is an exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming. For entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, the smartest
BuildINC Business: STRACT Corporation Bridges the Gap in Product Development
Watch This Episode Here! The first BuildINC Business podcast episode features Chantz Yanagida, founder of STRACT Corporation, who shares how his company began, the challenges of early-stage innovation, and why he chose the Chattanooga INCubator to support his growth. Yanagida launched STRACT Corporation after graduating from the
BuildINC Business: Ksenia Duarte drives EX-9’s Expansion into the U.S.
Watch This Episode Here! Ksenia Duarte, CEO and co-founder of EX-9, is directing a major shift in how industrial sites handle heavy-duty logistics. The company develops autonomous yard tractors—large machines built to move trailers with high-precision and efficiency. Founded in France, EX-9 is working to
Careers in Construction Month: How Chattanooga organizations work together to build opportunity for area students
How can Chattanoogans connect to careers in industries projected to grow faster than the national average — and that pay a thriving wage? For the Construction Career Center and Chattanooga 2.0, the answer comes down to strengthening and smoothing pathways for students and young adults
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The program also highlighted Chattanooga’s
2025 CRMA Golf Classic: A Day of Connection at McLemore
Chattanooga’s manufacturing community came together on November 4th for a memorable gathering at the 2025 CRMA Golf Classic. Hosted at the breathtaking McLemore Golf Club, this annual event once again showcased what makes our region’s manufacturing network strong: connection, collaboration and a shared commitment to
Economic Outlook 2026
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event at the Westin Chattanooga drew an outstanding turnout. Attendees heard valuable economic insights from Dr. David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The program also highlighted Chattanooga’s
Talking About Money as a Family: A Critical (and Often Overlooked) Part of a Well-Rounded Financial Plan
For most families, finances are something discussed only in passing — a bill here, a college fund there — but rarely as part of a bigger conversation. Yet money decisions shape so much of daily life and the future we hope to create for our
Benefits of donations and giving for businesses to non-profit organizations such as Goodwill.
The Power of Giving: How Donations to Goodwill Benefit Chattanooga andBeyond In Chattanooga, local business leaders have a long history of investing in ourcommunity. A meaningful way that many businesses do this is by donating to GoodwillIndustries of the Greater Chattanooga Area, a nonprofit that’s
Give Locally and Intentionally: The 2025 Chamber Gift Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, folks! It’s the season of giving, laughing, and too much Mariah Carey– a magical time to celebrate. Part of how we spread this magic is through the gifts we give to loved ones, how we let them know
Flappy Nappies, a New Way of Potty-Training and INCubator’s Huge Help
Diapers stink. “That’s our motto,” said Chelsea McAmis. Chelsea’s the creator and owner of Flappy Nappies®. In the face of deeply engrained cultural and national narratives, Flappy Nappies is going against the stream – quite literally – by offering parents a new way to approach
