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The Chattanooga Chamber’s 12 area Councils are the backbone of the Chamber’s volunteer presence. The Councils support businesses in more specific geographic areas within our community, as they provide opportunities for our members to get involved in solving problems, discussing issues, and supporting events and civic projects that benefit businesses, schools, and other constituencies within the Council’s footprint.

At monthly meetings, members enjoy networking opportunities and engaging speakers. Each Council serves the unique needs of its members with its own Volunteer Board of Directors, strategic plan, annual budget, programs, and initiatives. The councils meet on the same day of the month each month. However, there are times when events are canceled, rescheduled, or change location.

Check the Chamber’s events page or the Council’s social media pages before showing up to an event.

Downtown Council

President: Gina Dhanani
President-Elect: Rebecca Styles, BCBST
Meeting Info: 1st Thursday of the Month. Networking from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Program from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, 434 Chestnut St.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

East Brainerd Council

President: Amber Fortenberry, Design, Print, Promote
President-Elect:
Meeting Info: 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Aloft Chattanooga (WXYZ Lounge), 2090 Hamilton Place Blvd,
Meeting Cost: $15.00

East Ridge Council

President: Danny Lance, Local Coffee in East Ridge
President-Elect:
Meeting Info: 1 st Thursday of the Month. Networking from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Local Coffee of East Ridge, 4104 Ringgold Rd.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

Enterprise Gateway Council

President:
President-Elect: Ron Lowe, Every Valley Leadership Academy
Meeting Info: 4 th Thursday of the Month. Networking from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Chatt State (CETAS), 4353 Amnicola Hwy
Meeting Cost: $10.00

Hixson Council

President: Beth Baxter, Dominion Senior Living of Hixson
President-Elect: Nancy Hoover, Bethel Bible Village
Meeting Info: 3 rd Wednesday of the Month. Networking from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Dr.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

MidTown COUNCIL

President: Kerrie Hunter, MBI Companies Inc.
President-Elect: Keith Stocker,
Meeting Info: 2 nd Wednesday of the Month. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave,
Meeting Cost: $15.00

North Chattanooga Council

President: Tyler Massey, RSS Insurance
President-Elect: Jenny Stripling, Northside Neighborhood House
Meeting Info: 1st Tuesday of the Month. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Meeting Cost: $12.00

North Hamilton County Council

President: Julie Alcantara, Upward Realty
President-Elect: Cindi Sanden, Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful
Meeting Info: 3 rd Thursday of the Month. Networking from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: TriStar Beverage, 200 Shearer St.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

Ooltewah/Collegedale Council

President: Walter Lindsey, Unity One East, Inc.
President-Elect: Jamie Kyle, Simmons Bank
Meeting Info: 3 rd Wednesday of the Month. Networking from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Program from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Collegedale Commons Annex, Swinyar Dr.
Meeting Cost: No Cost

Red Bank/Signal Mountain Council

President: Christopher Wood, BeCaffeinated
President-Elect: Blake Pierce, White Oak Bicycle
Meeting Info: 4 th Wednesday of the Month. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Red Bank Community Center, 3620 Tom Weathers Dr.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

Southside Council

President: Monica Maples Kinsey, Caravan Tribe
President-Elect: Todd Baker, RSS Insurance
Meeting Info: 2 nd Thursday of the Month. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Green Spaces, 63 E. Main St.
Meeting Cost: $15.00

International Business Council

President: Mike Paul O’Neill, Bench Builders
President-Elect:
Meeting Info: (Check Events Calendar/Facebook)