CRMA Annual Meeting Recap - Business Trend
The CRMA Annual Meeting featured networking, Randy Boyd’s keynote, and honored Debbie McKee-Fowler with the C.D. Mitchell Award. View event photos now!| Business Trend
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 potty-training. Diapers do stink, Chelsea says, and you don’t need […] The post Flappy Nappies, a New Way of Potty-Training and INCubator’s Huge Help appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
The CRMA Annual Meeting featured networking, Randy Boyd’s keynote, and honored Debbie McKee-Fowler with the C.D. Mitchell Award. View event photos now!| Business Trend
How do you prioritize the needs of multiple communities as well as those of Chattanooga’s many industries and workforce? This is the type of question Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce’s incoming board chair Brad Cobb is focused on answering. A lifelong Chattanoogan, Cobb once had his sights set on becoming a lawyer — and leaving his […] The post Incoming Chamber Board Chair Brad Cobb is focused on dialogue and decisions appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
By Gabe Thomas, CEO/Managing Partner, RP Communities, and past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga is a special place. Our city has charm, character, and momentum — the kind of energy that draws families, businesses, and opportunity. It’s a place where people want to live, work, and play. But with the […] The post Resisting NIMBYism for the Future of Chattanooga appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
Discover how tariffs raise prices, cut jobs, and slow growth. Learn the economic case for free trade and its impact on Chattanooga’s industries.| Business Trend
The Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association (CRMA) hosted its member networking event on July 10th at The Tremont Spot, bringing together local manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals for an evening of relaxed connection and collaboration. Sponsored by Komatsu and Tremont Tavern , the event featured refreshments, informal conversation, and the opportunity to strengthen relationships within Chattanooga’s […] The post CRMA Kicks Off First Member Mixer at The Tremont Spot...| Business Trend
April was National Second Chance Month, and Chattanooga businesses that support second-chance hiring are gaining well-deserved recognition for their quiet leadership in building a more inclusive workforce. Inspired by both the national initiative and Governor Bill Lee’s annual proclamation named April as “Second Chance Month” in Tennessee, Chattanooga Endeavors created the Second Chance Employer Declaration. Using Second […] The post Saying Yes to Second Chances: Chattanooga Busines...| Business Trend
To envision the future of manufacturing, we must first understand its past and examine the rapidly evolving present. The word “manufacturing” still conjures outdated images of greasy factory floors and backbreaking labor for many people. However, the reality of modern manufacturing couldn’t be more different. Today’s factories are cleaner, smarter, and more innovative than ever—transformed […]| Business Trend
Featured With Qubitekk, EPB Goes Quantum Building on its award-winning collaboration with Oak Ridge and Los Alamos national laboratories, EPB of Chattanooga and Qubitekk – designers and manufacturers of quantum network systems – have joined forces to launch America’s first industry-led, commercially available quantum network. By… Continue Inclusion for All: Attracting and Retaining Employees with […]| Business Trend
The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. As the Scott L. Probasco, Jr., Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, […] The post The Exchange: Why Free Markets Matter Now appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
When people think of a business incubator, they often picture rows of offices, printers humming in the background, and entrepreneurs typing away at their desks. While the INCubator does provide professional office space, Wi-Fi and practical amenities, the real heartbeat of our program lies beyond the walls: it’s in the people, the programs and the […] The post Fostering Growth and Community: Why the INCubator Is More Than Just Office Space appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
Discover insights from Diversify 2025, including Juanita McDowell’s S.T.I.C.K.Y.™ goal-setting method for smarter success. Read the Chattanooga summit recap now.| Business Trend
Discover how RueData’s predictive fleet tire software helps companies like Coca-Cola cut costs, boost safety, and reduce waste. Learn more—see how it works.| Business Trend
Chattanooga’s state lawmakers reflect on key issues from the 2025 legislative session—from school choice and infrastructure to AI regulation and energy growth. Gain insider insights and see what’s ahead for Tennessee. Read the full recap.| Business Trend
Explore how the Chattanooga Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs empower professionals to grow their careers, connect with peers, and shape the city’s future through civic engagement and mentorship.| Business Trend
Discover how LaShon Carter turned Tiny Tigers Learning Center into a thriving early education hub in Chattanooga—nurturing future leaders, empowering teachers, and redefining childcare through purpose-driven learning.| Business Trend
Over the last 12 months, Shappi – a three-year-old startup – has delivered more than $5 million in products to more than 300 locations and thousands of customers in South America. Described as the logistics-travel equivalent of Uber or Airbnb, the company has raised $5 million of investment funding, including the decision to jettison Silicon […]| Business Trend
In November 2024, HK Architects hosted its 25th anniversary celebration. Quite fittingly, the party was held at Wheelhouse, HK’s headquarters, a perfect example of the way HK design incorporates community building and adaptive re-use planning. HK’s story is remarkable, a microcosm running parallel with the last 25 years in Chattanooga. Spin a compass in any […]| Business Trend
Tax time. Yes, it’s “busy season” for us accountants, but it’s also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of mind for your small business, read on to find out a few simple ways to […]| Business Trend
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is inviting the community to choose one People’s Choice Finalist in each regional Idea Leap Grant – the credit union’s annual program that awards funds to entrepreneurs within TVFCU’s 17 county service area. The People’s Choice Finalist in each area will participate in one of the upcoming pitch competitions […]| Business Trend
Beginning this year, every kindergartener and middle school child in Hamilton County will receive a historic, groundbreaking investment. Just how big?| Business Trend
Leadership Tennessee, a group committed to fostering nonpartisan conversations on key state matters, has named Marcherie Savage, director of entrepreneurial development for The INCubator at the Hamilton County Business Development Center (BDC), to the Leadership Tennessee NEXT program for its 10th year.| Business Trend
