Ensuring that regardless of race, age, or location, residents can access quality education at all levels
Aligning education programs with industry needs and providing clear career pathways
Driving employer engagement and student success through work-based learning programs
Establishing education centers of excellence in automation, freight systems, and healthcare
Planning and preparing greenfield and brownfield sites for business growth
Strengthening business retention, expansion, and recruitment initiatives
Supporting employer-driven solutions to address hiring barriers
Growing target industries through brand building, coalitions, and other initiatives
Increasing access to capital and resources to support entrepreneurs and small businesses – especially traditionally disadvantaged business enterprises
Re-energizing a campaign to attract entrepreneurs and amplify the Innovation District’s potential
Celebrating local entrepreneurs and innovators
Strengthening partnerships between established businesses and entrepreneurs to drive innovation
Accelerating research and development activity at local institutions, such as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Maintain accountability through bold metrics and transparent reporting
Pursue an open dialogue about systemic issues such as race
Expand leadership and civic engagement programs to build alignment and strengthen connections throughout our community
The Can Do Job Growth and Investment Strategy Added $1.3b to the Chattanooga Regional Economy From 2014 to 2019. With Your Help, We Can Climb Higher to Achieve Bolder Goals.
Valoria Armstrong
American Water
Alexis Bogo
Hamico Foundation
Darlene Brown
Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
Alnoor Dhanani
Double Cola Company
Joe Ferguson
EPB
Eric Fuller
U.S. Xpress, Enterprises
Carol George
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Terry Hart
Chattanooga Airport Authority
Craig Holley
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Paul Leath
Chattanooga Gas Company
Rick McKenney
Unum
Glenn Morris
M&M Industries, Inc.
Mitch Patel
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
Janelle Reilly
CHI Memorial
Mike St. Charles
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
Roy Vaughn
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
James Wingard
Wingard Quality Supply, LLC
Christy Gillenwater
Chattanooga Chamber President & CEO
Tom Glenn
Elder’s Ace Hardware Immediate Past Chair
Jim Vaughn
SunTrust Bank Chair