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Sales & Marketing “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth   Investors Share Actionable Advice Sourcing funding is crucial for any startup, and to do that, founders need to impress and hook an investor in a relatively short amount of time. A pitch should be memorable, engaging, and concise, and it also […]

Sales & Marketing “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth   Iconic Brands Master Their Marketing By Catherine Smith Photography By Rich Smith Chattanooga is home to a number of iconic brands, many of which have been around for several generations. When it comes to maintaining an iconic brand image, companies must […]

Industries & Trends “The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.” – Shigeo Shingo   Area Businesses Conquer Supply Chain Challenges It’s no secret that the last few years have seen plenty of supply chain challenges. The issues have spanned a variety of industries, and in many cases, the unpredictability […]

Industries & Trends “The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.” – Shigeo Shingo   A Closer Look at Hamilton County’s Future Ready Institutes By Catherine Smith In the current job market, many of Chattanooga’s top employers are grappling with a greater need for employees who have specific skills and […]

Organizations & People “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau   Leaders Reflect on Successfully Steering Through Change Implementing companywide change can be nerve-wracking, even for seasoned leaders, because there is a lot that can go wrong. From maintaining company culture to supporting teams […]

Financial Perspectives “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell   Friend or Foe? By Ray Ryan, CFA Academic recognition of artificial intelligence (AI) dates back to a 1956 conference at Dartmouth College where researchers demonstrated computer programs that could play checkers, […]

Organizations & People “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau   Professionals Discuss Workplace Collaboration When it comes to effective problem solving in the workplace, collaboration among dedicated professionals is paramount. Each team member brings valuable perspectives, experience, and feedback to the table as […]

Organizations & People “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau   Young Business Owners Embrace the Unknown By Christina Davenport Photography by Kris Hacker/Hacker Medias Starting a business is no walk in the park. From scaling operations and hiring talented employees to marketing and […]

Management “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford   30 Influential Business Leaders Selected for both their exceptional industry skills and dedication to their workplace and community, the following business leaders make up CityScope® magazine’s prestigious Gold Club this year. Congratulations to these impactful men and […]

Companies “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos   Brothers & Sisters Navigate Entrepreneurship By Rachel Studebaker Photography by Jess Harris/Creative Revolver They say that two is better than one, and that rings true for these five […]