Featured Programs
Incentive grants offered to companies with fewer than 100 employees for the creation of 5 full time jobs.
The City of Chattanooga offers small business loans for eligible uses to upgrade established small businesses.
The City of Chattanooga provides this tool for growing companies operating in the innovation space.
About The Office of Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development was created to assist entrepreneurs and businesses with their business needs. Our goal is to promote economic growth and development throughout the City of Chattanooga. We are here to be a resource for all types of businesses and entrepreneurial projects of various sizes and scope. Our office was also created to equip our city’s workforce for future economic trends. Our core objectives are:
- To create an environment conducive for strong economic growth.
- To create a competitive and thriving workforce.
- To grow wages throughout our city.
Connect With Us
For general questions and inquiries, please contact our Economic Development Coordinator, Kim Narramore at (423) 643-7353 or via email at kdnarramore@chattanooga.gov
For Small Business or Entrepreneur Questions, please contact Sarah Mattson at smattson@chattanooga.gov
Latest News
Deadline approaching: Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey
Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, the Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is still open for responses, but only for a few more days. Please
First cohort of Builder’s Blueprint Program begins to create new pipeline of general contractors
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Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 29, 2024) – The Kelly Administration is happy to announce the coalition of the first cohort of the Builder’s Blueprint Program – a program intended to lower barriers to entry for individuals hoping to pursue a career in general contracting. The first cohort of the Builder’s Blueprint Program met for the first time earlier this month and will meet on a weekly basis.
2023 Employment Resource Hubs
DON’T MISS THE LAST TWO MOBILE AMERICAN JOB CENTER EVENTS!! Job seekers and Employers: Be sure to register at our Employment Resource Hub to be entered to win $$ Prizes.
Senator Blackburn backs quantum development in visit to Chattanooga
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
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Chattanooga Community Resource Center Hosting One-Stop Re-Entry Shop
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