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Georgia Makes History As Jobs Top 5 Million

7/17/2025

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.5%, unchanged from May. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “In June, Georgia topped 5 million jobs for the first time in our history, and it didn’t happen by chance,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Businesses big and small showed up day after day — hiring, investing and believing in Georgia’s commitment to growth. That consistency has kept us the No. 1 state for business for 11 years running. “This milestone belongs to all Georgians — the risk-takers, the builders and the communities driving progress,” she ... (click for more)

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Smith + Howard announce the appointment of Travis Shears, CPA, as office managing partner of its Chattanooga location

Tennessee Unemployment Holds Steady Three Months In A Row

7/17/2025

Tennessee’s unemployment rate has held steady at 3.5% for the last three months, and June's jobless number was more than half a percentage point below the national rate, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was the same ... (click for more)

BrightBridge Capital Announces Merger With 2 Tennessee Certified Development Companies

7/15/2025

BrightBridge Capital announced the recent merger with the Area Wide Development Corporation in Alcoa, Tn. and the Tennessee Business Development Corporation in Paris, Tn. "The strategic mergers enhance BrightBridge’s position as a leading partner for bankers seeking SBA 504 financing solutions for their small business clients across the ... (click for more)

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INCubator Of Chattanooga Launches INC Connect To Support Early-Stage Manufacturing & Product Startups

7/16/2025

The INCubator at the Hamilton County Business Development Center, a program of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of INC Connect, a new makerspace initiative created in partnership with Proof Programs. The initiative supports early-stage manufacturing and product-based entrepreneurs—especially those still in the ideation and prototyping phases—by offering affordable space, light production capacity and hands-on mentorship. Officials said, "INC Connect provides ... more

3686 Pitch Competition Returns

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Smith + Howard Appoints Travis Shears As Managing Partner Of Its Chattanooga Office

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New Tennessee Laws Will Make Our State More Prosperous

7/16/2025

The phrase “Make America Tennessee” is gaining momentum as our state continues to experience significant victories. If more of the country followed our lead, we would be freer, safer, stronger and more united. We have led the nation in fighting for common sense, freedom and parental rights. It should come as no surprise that the Volunteer State continues to attract tens of thousands of new residents each year. U-Haul’s growth index places Tennessee ahead of 45 other states in welcoming ... more

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Mays Claims Long-Awaited State Title At Senior Match Play

7/18/2025

Rick Mays wondered if this moment would ever happen. Once it did, the long wait suddenly became worthwhile. For many years, the Riceville resident has been a regular participant ... more