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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:

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

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First cohort of Builder’s Blueprint Program begins to create new pipeline of general contractors

The financial burdens of the license application process is often cited as a significant barrier to not becoming general contractors, specifically in minority communities.

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.

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