Enterprise Gateway Council of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce

Want to become a more confident, clear communicator?

Join us for a high-energy session with Scott Bedgood—stand-up comedian, author, and speaking coach—as he shares practical strategies to help you connect with any audience.

With experience performing nationwide and working with top comedians like Nate Bargatze and Dusty Slay, Scott brings a fresh, engaging perspective to communication.

Chattanooga State – OMNI Building
8:00 – 9:30 AM

Come ready to learn, laugh, and level up your communication.

Come hear from local expert and previous FBI agent, Joel Freund, as he discusses business fraud.

See you all tomorrow! January 22nd, 8am-9:30am
@ Chattanooga State McCormick Building.

Register here: https://buytickets.at/enterprisegatewaycouncil/2032458

Unlocking the Power of AI in the Workplace
🗓️ Wednesday, October 23 | 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 OMNI Building, Chattanooga State College - Free to attend

Discover how AI is transforming the way we work. Join keynote speaker Michael Stone as he breaks down what AI is, how it works, and where it’s headed—plus the best ways to use it in your organization right now.

This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to stay ahead in today’s evolving workplace. Free to attend, no registration required.

**NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR SEPTEMBER!!**
The Enterprise Gateway Council invites you to a powerful conversation on Chattanooga’s growth with Councilmen Dennis Clark (District 5) and Ron Elliott (District 9). From manufacturing and logistics to education, healthcare, retail, and small business corridors, the priorities in these districts shape the business climate across our entire city.

📅 Date/Time: 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 Location: Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37406

All business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders are welcome — join us and be part of the dialogue shaping Chattanooga’s economic future.

☕️ COFFEE ALERT! 🚨
Enterprise Gateway Council is caffeinating with purpose tomorrow morning at Dunkin’ on Hwy 58 — 8 to 9AM sharp!

Networking? ✅
Small talk? ✅
Ridiculously large coffee orders? ✅✅

Pull up, pour up, and power through your Friday with us.
👋 First cup’s on you… second one might be, too.

📣 Plan Hamilton is shaping the future of growth in our county — don’t miss your chance to hear what’s coming.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/28) from 8:00–9:30 AM as Nathan Janeway, Director of Development Services for Hamilton County, shares what Plan Hamilton means for business, land use, and our region’s growth.

📍 Location:
Chattanooga State Community College – McCormick Building
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Be in the room where growth gets mapped.

Rise, shine, and network! 🌅 Join the Enterprise Gateway Council TOMORROW 8/13 for our AM Networking Coffee from 8am-9am @ Dunkin' on Hwy 58.

It’s your chance to meet fellow professionals, spark new opportunities, and kickstart your day with great conversations. Don’t miss it!

🎤 Mark your calendars! We're diving into the wild world of modern advertising with Leah Mullins—myth-busting, media trends, and real Chattanooga insights you won’t want to miss! We'll talk about traditional media, digital marketing, and break through all that jargon. This will be open forum for fellow business owners to share info, swap secrets, and share what's working and isn't in our Chattanooga market.

You don't want to miss it!
July 24th - 8am-9:30a - Chatt State McCormick Building

☕️ Coffee. Connections. Conversations that move business forward.
Join us TOMORROW at the next Enterprise Gateway Council Coffee — where decision-makers, doers, and local leaders meet over a fresh brew. No registration required, bring a friend and plenty of business cards!

📍 Dunkin' on Hwy 58 | 🕘 8a - 9a
Don't miss your seat at the table.

📣 Join Us Tomorrow Morning!
We’re thrilled to welcome Lynn Chesnutt, Executive Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Chattanooga, as our featured speaker at the Enterprise Gateway Council monthly meeting.

With 33 years in banking and a deep commitment to local economic growth, Lynn now leads TSBDC’s efforts across nine counties, helping small businesses thrive through expert consulting and education. A Cleveland, TN native and UTC alum, Lynn also brings years of civic leadership with groups like United Way and the American Cancer Society.

📍 Don’t miss the chance to hear from a leader who knows what it takes to support and scale small business success.
📅 Date: 5/22/25
⏰ Time: 8am
📍 Location: Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga
TN, 37406

What do you think of this: Our last Chamber meeting turned into something special. Amy Seymour – Workforce Analytics Manager and Shannon Clark – Remote Experience Manager from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, reminded us what modern leadership really looks like: listening, adapting, and building trust from day one. They've pulled back the curtain on how they’ve built a remote-first model that works—with 89% of employees working from home and engagement scores that rival on-site environments.
They shared what really moves the needle: team connection, role clarity, and leadership that listens. Fun fact? The two most predictive factors of employee retention have nothing to do with the job title—and everything to do with how someone feels about their team and if the job matched what they expected.
The content was so rich, the conversation kept going with a "meeting after the meeting"! Don’t miss your chance to catch the next one!

☕Join us for council coffee ☕ | May 14 8am @ Hwy 58 Dunkin' Donuts

Next Meeting: 📅 May 22 | 📌 Same room, same energy.