Podcasts about chattanooga area chamber

Charles Wood is a self-proclaimed “class clown” turned salesman. Despite an unstable childhood, he's built a solid career in Economic Development.    In this episode, we discuss how backpacking through Central America changed his perspective on life and his pit stops in Mobile, College Station, and Pensacola before arriving in Chattanooga 12 years ago. Plus, how he's steering the Chamber towards Economic Development by inviting the right people to the right rooms.   Charles is the President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. You can connect with him on LinkedIn here.   My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to our new weekly newsletter here.   If you liked this episode, we think you'll also like: Leslie Gower's Morning Cup (E02) Ron Harr's Morning Cup (E17) Jim Kennedy's Morning Cup (E37)

Most people would get tired of traveling if they lived in 7 states during their childhood, but it only grew Sybil Topil's love of seeing new places.   In this episode, we discuss her role of “putting Chattanooga on the map,” her resourcefulness that helped her find jobs in France and Nashville, how introverts can create a persona for networking, and the challenges that come along with a cancer diagnosis.   Sybil is the VP of Marketing and Engagement for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. You can connect with her on LinkedIn here, and you can read the Jimmy Buffet article we mentioned here.   My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to our new weekly newsletter here.   If you liked this episode, we think you'll also like: Dalya Qualls White's Morning Cup (E14) John Germ's Morning Cup (E35) Karen Shostak's Morning Cup (E44)

The mission of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is to "Champion our member businesses and promote regional economic growth." I sat down with CEO Charles Wood to talk about how the Chamber accomplishes this mission and what healthy economic growth might look like for Chattanooga. Find out more about the Chamber at https://chattanoogachamber.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Chattanooga Civics is a member of the PodNooga Network. To find more great podcasts from local creators, find Podnooga on facebook and instagram or on the web at podnooganetwork.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ron Harr joins the podcast this week to explain his pinball-esque career and how he “fell” into many of the jobs he held. He shares how he became known as the $2 Million Man, and why you should always eat at the company potluck (or at least pretend to).   Before retiring and becoming a boat Captain, Ron held executive-level positions at AT&T, BCBST, and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. You can connect with Ron here.   My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by Madison McCann.

In part two we discuss what she shared in Amsterdam for a huge international conference as well as her answers to the top 10 most asked questions about dating and relationships! Thanks for listening! For 23 years, Julie Baumgardner was part of the First Things First leadership team, serving 19 of those years as the president and CEO. In January 2021, Julie took on a new role as the Senior Director of WinShape Marriage for the WinShape Foundation. During her tenure at First Things First, the award-winning nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families in Chattanooga, Tennessee, generated model duplication efforts nationwide and garnered international attention for its outstanding leadership in family, marriage and parenting issues. As a passionate advocate for helping people have healthy relationships, Julie reached hundreds of thousands each week through her Chattanooga Times Free Press column and as host of JulieB TV, a YouTube-based talk show that focuses on all things relational. A frequent speaker to local and state groups, Julie currently serves on the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute board, and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Chattanooga curriculum committee. Often in the national spotlight, Julie currently chairs the board for the National Association for Relationship & Marriage Education. She has presented at the White House Conference on Helping America's Youth, testified on Capitol Hill about the benefits of marriage, and speaks nationwide on topics related to strengthening marriage, fatherhood and families. Internationally, Julie has presented at the World Congress for Families in Amsterdam and at the International Smart Marriages Conferences. Because of Julie's marriage and family expertise, she is broadly utilized as a consultant by communities and agencies, and is a sought-after speaker and retreat leader. Julie and her husband, Jay, have been married since 1989. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Ashley. In her free time, Julie enjoys gardening, horseback riding, cooking, working with children, mentoring couples and baking. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! Share this with a friend, and follow the page. Thank you for your support! If you believe in our mission, consider supporting the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/onthesideoftruth/support Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_the_side_of_truth/ Follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthesideoftruthpodcast Follow us on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onthesideoftruth Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6JItTieuF1XJN_LBBSMAg Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/onthesideoftrut website: https://onthesideoftruth.mailchimpsites.com/ Instagram: @winshapemarriage --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthesideoftruth/support

This is part 1 of a two part interview with Julie! In part two we discuss what she shared in Amsterdam for a huge international conference as well as her answers to the top 10 most asked questions about dating and relationships! You don't want to miss part 2!! For 23 years, Julie Baumgardner was part of the First Things First leadership team, serving 19 of those years as the president and CEO. In January 2021, Julie took on a new role as the Senior Director of WinShape Marriage for the WinShape Foundation. During her tenure at First Things First, the award-winning nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families in Chattanooga, Tennessee, generated model duplication efforts nationwide and garnered international attention for its outstanding leadership in family, marriage and parenting issues. As a passionate advocate for helping people have healthy relationships, Julie reached hundreds of thousands each week through her Chattanooga Times Free Press column and as host of JulieB TV, a YouTube-based talk show that focuses on all things relational. A frequent speaker to local and state groups, Julie currently serves on the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute board, and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Chattanooga curriculum committee. Often in the national spotlight, Julie currently chairs the board for the National Association for Relationship & Marriage Education. She has presented at the White House Conference on Helping America's Youth, testified on Capitol Hill about the benefits of marriage, and speaks nationwide on topics related to strengthening marriage, fatherhood and families. Internationally, Julie has presented at the World Congress for Families in Amsterdam and at the International Smart Marriages Conferences. Because of Julie's marriage and family expertise, she is broadly utilized as a consultant by communities and agencies, and is a sought-after speaker and retreat leader. Julie and her husband, Jay, have been married since 1989. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Ashley. In her free time, Julie enjoys gardening, horseback riding, cooking, working with children, mentoring couples and baking. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! Share this with a friend, and follow the page. Thank you for your support! If you believe in our mission, consider supporting the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/onthesideoftruth/support Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_the_side_of_truth/ Follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthesideoftruthpodcast Follow us on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onthesideoftruth Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6JItTieuF1XJN_LBBSMAg Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/onthesideoftrut website: https://onthesideoftruth.mailchimpsites.com/ Instagram: @winshapemarriage --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthesideoftruth/support

For 25 years, the Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute has elevated the role and influence of professional women in this area’s business and civic sectors. Soon, the nonprofit will open a new headquarters and coworking space on the third floor of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce on Broad Street.

I very seldom share my coaching clients stories as a matter of respect and confidentiality, unless they feel they want to. In this case, a coaching client and now wonderful friend Trey Nelms, wanted to share a bit of his story to help others young entrepreneurs. His is a story of again taking that calculated risk. Putting it all on the line and learning what it is to be the CEO FOR LIFE. Especially in the franchise world. https://www.treynelms.com/Meet Trey NelmsI am a UTC graduate that has been with State Farm for over four years. I have a passion for helping the greater Chattanooga area protect the people and things that mean the most. I look forward to getting to know you and your family on a personal level to ensure that you are properly protected. Please stop by or give us call for all of your auto insurance, home insurance, renters insurance, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, vehicle financing needs. We are here to help plan for tomorrow today.Sponsor for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AthleticsSponsor for Chattanooga Football Club Academy Champion of Character AwardMember of Chattanooga Area Chamber and YPACMember of Mountain City Club

Chattanooga’s Diversify Summit takes place on Friday. The summit - hosted by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce - highlights diversity, inclusion and the 21st Century workplace. But this year, due to COVID-19, Diversify will be held on Zoom - as a virtual seminar and discussion session.

Business is all about people coming together to create and serve. But how do you find the right people in your town or industry who can help you and your business grow? And how do you build relationships with them to create a supportive and powerful community that will propel you forward? We bring in Alexis Willis, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship with the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce to discuss. Listeners will walk away with a framework for creating time to build your network, how to foster relationships with key people, and how to put yourself in the right positions to create more opportunities.

Molly Blankenship is no stranger to change. As the Vice President of Talent Initiatives at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Blankenship embraces systemic change and disruption of legacy processes. From her perspective, for communities to thrive, prosper, and progress, programs must be built to address issues holistically. Her marker of success? Building programs and processes that are so effective, she “works herself out of a job.” In this episode of Business & Technology in Tennessee, Blankenship discusses fun topics, like her status as a Chattanewbie, as well as deeper and more complex subjects related to business growth, the tech scene in Chattanooga, our entrepreneurial ecosystem, and more.

Diversity Report Podcast Interview hosted by Deborah Levine with Sybil Topel, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.

Today, President Obama issues an Executive Order to significantly streamline the deployment of conduit, a key element of broadband infrastructure. This is expected to reduce 90% of the cost of putting fiber in the ground.  The White House also is launching USD Ignite, a major public-private-nonprofit partnership dedicated to accelerating broadband application development, and increasing the number of applications across the US.  Several of the movers and shakers within the US Ignite effort join us to put both actions into context. How will communities benefit? What resources or investments should communities expect from the program? What kinds of broadband apps does US Ignite hope their contests and cash prizes will produce?  Tune in for answers to these and other questions. My guests are: 2:00 EST - Joe Kochan, Co-Founder, US Ignite 2:10 - Tom Kalil, Deputy Director for Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy  2:20 - Jed Marston, VP Marketing & Communications, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce 2:30 - Gary Evans, CEO Hiawatha Broadband 2:40 - Will Barkis, Gigabit Evangelist, Mozilla

Public Knowledge 101 and Chattanooga, Tennessee, home the worlds fastest internet are featured with guests Michael Weinberg, Staff Attorney of Public Knowledge and Jed Marston, V.P. Marketing and Communications for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.

An interview with one of the Nations leading Relationship Educators, Julie Baumgardner shares her views of whether corporate America should be investing in relationship education for employees. The answers she gives are very eye-opening for CEO's and employees alike. Julie Baumgardner is the President and Executive Director of First Things First,a one of a kind, grassroots organization dedicated to strengthening families in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The success of the FTF initiative has sparked interest in duplicating the FTF model in cities across the country. Mrs. Baumgardner, along with the First Things First team have provided technical assistance to hundreds of communities nationwide in their community initiative model. Mrs. Baumgardner has worked in the fields of marketing and counseling for more than 20 years. Prior to joining First Things First, she was the regional marketing manager for a group of hospitals. She has also worked as a social worker and program director for the child & adolescent program at Valley Psychiatric Hospital. As a passionate advocate for healthy marriage and family, Mrs. Baumgardner frequently speaks on these issues both locally and nationally. In addition to her weekly column on family issues in the Chattanooga Times-Free Press that reaches thousands, she also hosts a monthly talk show on public television discussing topics relevant to marriage and family. She was invited by President and Mrs. Bush to speak at the White House Conference on Helping America’s Youth, has testified in front of a senate subcommittee about the benefits of marriage for Senator Rick Santorum and currently serves on the steering committee for the Marriage Co-Mission, which is a group of people working in conjunction with many in the marriage movement to help provide resources and information to communities across the country interested in starting community healthy marriage initiatives. Mrs. Baumgardner has presented for the Philanthropy Roundtable and First Things First was featured on the front cover of their magazine. She served as co-chair of the County Mayor’s Parent Involvement Task Force and provided leadership in the implementation of the Hamilton County Schools Character Education Program. Mrs. Baumgardner’s leadership extends into many organizations in her community and across the country including: the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education National advisory board, the Mayor’s Faith-based and Community Partnerships advisory board, the Chattanooga Association for the Education of Young Children board, chairing the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Chattanooga curriculum committee and assisting other not for profit organizations in board development, fund development, coalition building, and strategic planning. Mrs. Baumgardner has been honored with the Smart Marriages Impact Award, the Frist Humanitarian Award, the Chattanooga Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award and the Forty Under Forty Community Service Award in addition to being recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the American Lung Association.