South Chattanooga Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking: 11:30am to 12pm
Program: 12pm to 1pm

Our featured speaker will be Brandon Hubbard-Heitz.

He serves as the Director of Literacy and Student Strategy at Chattanooga 2.0, a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to enhancing economic opportunity and quality of life in Chattanooga and Hamilton County, TN, through education and career access.

Come learn about the state of early literacy in Hamilton County and its economic implications. .0

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Olivia Reeves takes home Olympic gold in weightlifting!

Come join us on August 8th from 11:30am to 1pm at Black Creek Club (). Hear about Hawk Hill and our river front parks from Emily Mack, CEO at River City Company ()

Condos on Chattanooga’s Southside to fill a ‘housing gap,’ developer says | Chattanooga Times Free Press A planned new condominium and commercial complex is expected to help fill a housing gap in an area that hasn't fully shared in the rejuvenation of downtown Chattanooga's Southside, officials said Tuesday.

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Lyla Lila Chef Craig Richards is Bringing a DJ-Driven Dining Experience to Chattanooga Monospace, a DJ restaurant, bar and cafe will open in the Scenic City’s Southside in 2025 with pop-ups leading up to its debut

Come join us Outpost Bar & Restaurant for our July Happy Hour.

$5 Margarita, $5 Palomas, $3 tacos all day Tuesday

$4 draft beers from 12 to 6pm Tuesday to Friday

PS - They have inside seating as well in case it's really hot out!!!

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Great happy hour at Elsie's Daughter (.daughter)!!!

Come join us on Tuesday, June 18th at Elsie's Daughter (.daughter) from 4pm to 6pm

Come join us Thursday June 13th at Common House. Our featured speaker will be Spike Hosch from BetterFi. BetterFi is a non-profit 501(c)(3) economic justice enterprise seeking to provide equitable financial services and coaching as a pathway out of predatory loans. They currently serve the South Cumberland Plateau and area surrounding it in Tennessee.

Monica Kinsey Named Chattanooga Parks And Outdoors Deputy Administrator

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Come join us Tuesday May 21st from 4pm to 6pm $3 Dynamo drafts!!!

great panel on the customer experience at Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week Tenesha Irvin, Keller Williams

Ella Livingston from Cocoa Asante ( ) will be our fratured speaker at our May 9th luncheon at greenspaces (). Better Fi is the sponsor of May's event. 

While immersed in the cultural tapestry of Tokyo, Japan during her junior year of college, Ella had an awakening moment. This moment was twofold – discovering Ghana's reputation for cultivating exceptional cocoa beans and savoring Nama chocolate, a decadent delight crafted with fresh cream. This experience ignited Ella's entrepreneurial spirit, planting the seed for her future venture into the world of artisan chocolates.

In 2018 Ella founded Cocoa Asante, a luxury bean-to-bar chocolate company. The artistry embedded in each handcrafted piece not only transcends taste but transforms chocolate into an exquisite form of edible art. Recognition for Cocoa Asante followed swiftly, with renowned food critic and TikTok influencer Keith Lee awarding Ella's creations a staggering 9.5 rating.

Ella's commitment to her roots is evident in her aspiration to source cacao directly from her family farm in Ghana. This endeavor will position Cocoa Asante as one of the world's few vertically integrated chocolate companies, marrying craftsmanship with a profound connection to origin. Her vision extends beyond entrepreneurial success, encompassing a transformative plan to manufacture cacao on a larger scale in Ghana. This ambitious undertaking seeks to "add value" to the raw resource, potentially elevating Ghana's GDP by a significant percentage. Simultaneously, Ella aims to tackle systemic issues in the cocoa industry, fostering a more sustainable, ethical, and equitable landscape. Cocoa Asante is not merely a confectionery enterprise; it is a movement with global implications.

Songbirds to reopen Saturday in new Main Street location | Chattanooga Times Free Press Four months after shutting down its original guitar museum and concert facility at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Songbirds is reopening this weekend at its new location on Main Street.

Thanks to our panelist at Black Creek today!

Join us for this one day event celebrating Chattanooga's diverse recreational opportunities, vibrant outdoor community and conservation efforts with vendors, live music, activities, gear demos, and beverages. We will be there helping to reduce the footprint of the event by providing composting and recycling. So pitch in and look before you throw!

Thank you Outshine Adventures for not just talking about sustainability, but making also making it part of this inaugural event!

PIZZA NEWS INCOMING!

Due to popular demand (thanks y’all!) we are adding THURSDAY night to the pizza party starting March 21st and for the rest of the pizza season! That means not ONE but TWO nights of pizza at Niedlov’s. So mark your calendars, gather your crew, and join us this Thursday AND Friday as we fire up our brand new oven and sling pies from 5 to 10!

P.S. Don't forget to check out our website linked in bio for the latest news and menu updates!

Come join us at the Little Coyote on March 19th from 4pm to 6pm

Lya Kimbrough, who has been in her role for just a little of a year now as the Senior Director for Operations and Client Engagement will share the current initiatives that she oversees at their Center for Economic and Black Business Success, an empowerment center that provides a culturally responsive ecosystem of supports for African American and other minority-owned businesses to accelerate growth, expand networks, access and knowledge for business success.

The Urban League's Next Level program is a 7-month curriculum provided by Interise Streetwise MBA coupled with guest experts, coaching and other tools over the course of 13 sessions. After completing the StreetWise ‘MBA’, businesses experience double-digit growth rates, and create jobs faster than the private sector, with higher average salaries and better benefits.

This program is ideal for businesses with a revenue base average of $150,000+, at least one full-time employee, operational for 2+ years, and ready for a 7-month program starting March 2024. Lya Kimbrough will shed light on the program's significance, emphasizing the commitment and dedication required for a truly transformative journey.

Additionally, she will speak about their newly launched MinorityBiz Navigator and Online Directory! Through this digital hub entrepreneurs can unlock opportunities to connect with Technical Assistance Providers, generate B2B & Supplier Business Leads, find Funders and Workshops, manage their Business Presence in "Real-Time" in the online Minority Business Directory, and stay informed with the Navigator's App.

Green Drinks — green|spaces Join green|spaces at HK Architects for this month's Green Drinks and enjoy cocktails and conversation regarding sustainability in the Chattanooga area.

January Healthcare Panel

Reframing Healthcare Panel

Are you proactive or reactive when it comes to your healthcare utilization? As the landscape of health insurance has trended more towards high deductible plans, consumers are in the driver's seat for selection of their providers and how they navigate care. This panel of experts will shed light on increasing options for self-pay care, membership plans and preventative wellness options local to Chattanooga.

Facilitator: Dr. Kelly Mueller, Key to Change Wellness

Panelists:
Dr. John Fee, Key to Change Wellness
Dr. Bill Emendorfer, Norspring Cryotherapy and Rejuvenation Center
Dr. Aileen Litwin, Happy Healthy Pediatrics

Great to hear from at today's South Chattanooga luncheon!!!