Walt Smith, CDC, IDS - Integrated Document Solutions, Inc. "IDS is a single source provider of document management services and business communications printing with multiple warehouse facilities to accommodate the distribution and fulfillment needs of its clients nationwide. " Walt Smith, CDC, came to Chattanooga by way of the United States Coast Guard in 1971. "Chattanooga was a welcome relief from my duties in Alaska and one huge surprise for me. It didn’t take long to fall in love with the city and the people of Chattanooga and I haven’t looked back since." Walt’s major hurdle has been expanding his one person Chattanooga office when he purchased one of his competitors who had a long history and market presence in Chattanooga, Volunteer Business Systems. The acquisition was completed in July 2002 and is proving to be a great business decision for the company. Some of the reasons IDS chooses Chattanooga, Tennessee over other possible areas is the regionalized business opportunities with major corporations being headquartered in Chattanooga and North Georgia; and a revitalization program others will want to follow.