Featured The Exchange: The Politics of Tariffs 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. Growing up in West Virginia, I witnessed… Continue Flappy Nappies, a New Way of Potty-Training […]| 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. Tune into your favorite news source, and it won’t take long to find an article championing degrowth as the solution to your […] The post The Exchange: Economic Growth is the Cure appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
Hamilton County–Chattanooga to receive up to $10 million to enhance youth career exploration and enrichment opportunities. Chattanooga is one of only seven communities in the nation selected to join Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents — a new initiative from The Wallace Foundation aimed at improving how schools, nonprofits and local organizations work together to support youth […] The post Chattanooga 2.0 Chosen for National Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Local Youth ...| Business Trend
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 to connect to early exposure, education and mentorship opportunities. “When […] The post Careers in Construction Month: How Chattanooga organizations work together to build opportunity for area students ap...| Business Trend
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Chattanooga’s Latino community and its supporters filled the ballroom of The Westin Chattanooga with joy, energy, and pride as they celebrated the 2025 Latino Leadership Awards (LLAs), hosted by La Paz Chattanooga, the longest-serving nonprofit organization dedicated specifically to empowering and engaging the area’s Latino population. The LLAs are more […]| Business Trend
When we sit down with Chattanooga families to talk through financial priorities, three big themes surface again and again: private education, college, and retirement. Each of these savings objectives on its own requires focus and discipline — tackling all three at once can feel downright overwhelming. Add in family trips, activities, and wanting to enjoy […] The post Figuring Out the “Big 3”: Private Education, College, and Retirement Savings appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
What started as a pilot program in 2023 has quickly evolved into a strong partnership, changing literacy outcomes in Hamilton County. Following a significantly successful academic year, the Literacy First tutoring program is set to expand again for the 2025-26 school year. Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with Chattanooga 2.0 and others, aims to reach […] The post Literacy First Expands: Tutoring Program Accelerates Reading Success in Hamilton County appeared first on Business Trend.| Business Trend
Relive the 2025 Chattanooga Chamber Annual Meeting. See award winners, community highlights, and the video recap celebrating business growth and future goals.| 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. Growing up in West Virginia, I witnessed firsthand how economic barriers like high taxes and regulations can stifle communities, igniting my interest […]| 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
Incoming Chattanooga Chamber Board Chair Brad Cobb shares his vision for balanced growth, community dialogue, and industry collaboration. Read more today.| Business Trend
Learn why resisting NIMBYism is key to Chattanooga’s future. Discover strategies for responsible growth, attainable housing, and stronger communities.| 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
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
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, […]| 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
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
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
