Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week brings together business owners and support
Entrepreneur Week has descended upon Chattanooga. Through Friday, May 3, dozens of organizations will host talks and meetups at Finley Stadium, the convention center and elsewhere, for anyone (at any stage) in the local small business community. Darian Scott said he’s excited about the fully booked lineup. Scott is the director of talent and economic […]
Chattanooga entrepreneur wins international award, livestreams ceremony at the Edney
By Nicole Coleman The Vessels of Virtue award ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa drew livestream viewers from across the globe — including Chattanooga entrepreneur Rosetta Greer who was honored as the sole winner from the U.S. at the event for her business Crowning Your Essence.Greer accepted the award for Social Entrepreneurship and Engagement in […]
Resilient Business: Chatt Taste’s subscription box has kept business afloat
By Sadie Seaman *About this series: The Innovation District of Chattanooga is featuring businesses that were able to survive the challenges brought by Covid-19. Help your business, nonprofit, or faith-based organization stay ready for a crisis by visiting ResiliencyChecklist.org, a free tool from The Enterprise Center. * In June of 2019, Briana Garza launched Chatt Taste, […]
Resilient Business: Spice Trail weathers pandemic by serving Indian meals to-go
By Sadie Seaman *About this series: The Innovation District of Chattanooga is featuring businesses that were able to survive the challenges brought by Covid-19. Help your business, nonprofit, or faith-based organization stay ready for a crisis by visiting ResiliencyChecklist.org, a free tool from The Enterprise Center. * About three years ago, a stranger approached Sujata […]
Four Local Businesses to Speak at 36|86 Festival
By Natalie Roy Martin As an advocate of innovation and a champion of entrepreneurship in the Chattanooga area, we are proud to announce that some of our very own local innovators are being featured at this year’s 3686 Festival! Hear from Natalie Martin of Heed Public Relations to find out more about the event, as […]
COVID Small Business Resource Dashboard
We know that COVID-19 has created many challenges for Chattanooga area businesses and non-profits and it is now more important than ever to easily find resources and information to get you through this time. This interactive database is meant to help our local small business community sift through information – from relief funds to webinars […]
A tour of your own city: Inviting the public to experience Chattanooga’s innovation ecosystem
By Mary Helen Montgomery One morning this fall, a group of small business owners and community leaders gathered at the INCubator on the North Shore. Unsure of what to expect from the day, and not knowing many people in the room, participants of the Innovation Ecosystem Tour Day took seats at separate tables and looked […]
J Flo brings an entrepreneurial mindset to hiphop — and to the barbershop
“Uncool” is a label not many music artists would try to achieve, especially rap and hip-hop artists, who often try to cultivate a lot of bravado and a flashy persona. However, one local rap artist, Jeremey Lawrence, also known as J.Flo, says being the “uncool kid” is central to his brand and his success. Lawrence […]
Why Delegator loves the Innovation District
By CLAY MCDONALD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT DELEGATOR *Editor’s note: Delegator is a digital agency that specializes in advertising online, located at the corner of 7th and Cherry Streets in the Innovation District. They’ve found that their location in our neighborhood is not only enjoyed by employees, but it has led to business opportunities as well. * After […]
Innovation in October
When Chattanooga’s Innovation District was formed in January 2015 we anticipated companies and entrepreneurs collaborating, forming new business ideas, attracting talent to the district and encouraging growth of an even broader support ecosystem. And despite the difficulties in measuring the metrics of an Innovation District, we have seen all that, and more. This validation has […]
