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Straight From the Fields Over the past decade, local farmers have seen a growing desire from consumers to understand where their food comes from and how it is produced. In response, many farms are prioritizing nutritional quality, food safety, and responsible land stewardship, shaping their practices around shared values of health, ethics, and taste. Through […]

From professional development opportunities to purpose-driven culture, these local organizations continue to find ways to put team members first. Read on to learn about how they keep employees engaged and connected to their mission.

Tips for Building a Strong Multigenerational Team With four generations comprising today’s workforce, it’s important to take team building approaches that resonate with and recognize the different skillsets, perspectives, and values that each group brings to the table. Read on to learn more about the different generations and gain insight from local leaders on building […]

Closing With Confidence Local Professionals Share Tips and Tricks to Successfully Close Sales Working in sales – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional – can be intimidating, and what works for one client may not work for another. While every situation is unique, there are proven tactics that can help drive success no […]

The Rise of the Medical Aesthetics Industry In recent years, medical aesthetics has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly growing market. Here, we examine key components of the industry, factors driving its growth, and trends to keep an eye on this year. By Rachel Studebaker

These major players in the local tourism industry share the trends they are seeing in the Scenic City, how technology is shaping the industry, and what we could see in the future. 

How Baby Boomers Can Prepare for the Largest Financial Shift in History By Evan Russell, Financial Advisor, Round Table Advisors, RJFS Evan Russell is a financial advisor with Round Table Advisors, where he works closely with individuals and families to develop long-term financial strategies tailored to their goals. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in […]

Since 2018, the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant has given small businesses across the Greater Chattanooga area the chance to turn bold ideas into tangible growth, awarding grant funding to entrepreneurs ready to take the next step. Here, we meet some of the 2025 Idea Leap winners to learn more about […]

Celebrating Companies’ Decade Anniversaries From 50 to 150 Each year, a new lineup of businesses in the Chattanooga area achieves landmark anniversaries that are a testament to the success of their leadership, goods, and services. Here, we highlight seven local companies whose anniversaries are ushering them into a new decade, from 50 years to 150. […]

Empathetic leadership has proven to be highly effective at building a successful team dynamic and business. In fact, research shows that leading with empathy improves overall employee performance and decision making, reduces turnover and burnout, as well as enhances trust and communication. Read on to learn how leaders in and around Chattanooga are embracing an […]