Robert Backer: Jobs & Home Ownership: You Can’t Have One Without The Other Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - by Robert Backer, president, Greater Chattanooga Realtors Recently, I had the privilege of speaking to the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and reflected on just how similar our two organizations are to one another. After all, when it comes to jobs and homeownership, you can’t have one without the other. Did you know that jobs are created every time a house is built, bought, or sold? A job is created for every two homes sold, and each home sale touches 80 different occupations. According to a National Association of Realtors’ 2020 study of Tennessee home sales, each home purchase generates an estimated $75,000 in economic activity over time.
Jun. 4—Chattanooga Chamber, BlueCross host virtual diversify summit The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will host a virtual summit on diversity, inclusion and equity on Friday, June 18. The half-day event billed as DIVERSIFY 2021 will include a zoom presentation at 10 a.m. on June 18 by Rick C. Wade of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and also include a .
Chattanooga Chamber Hosts DIVERSIFY Summit, Highlighting Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The 21st Century Workplace Wednesday, June 2, 2021
O’Mally Foster The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee host DIVERSIFY 2021 Friday, June 18. This half-day virtual summit highlights diversity, inclusion and the 21st century workplace with informative breakout sessions and a keynote presentation from Rick C. Wade of the U.S. Chamber of the Commerce. The dual crises of COVID-19 and the unrest that swept our country last year put a spotlight on the high cost of racial and economic inequality, officials said. The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce continues its commitment to creating a business community that includes everyone with the annual Diversify Summit.
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Roy Exum: Two Must Reads Today Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - by Roy Exum
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My daily habit is to search a good many Internet sites that I enjoy, trying to find stories that relate to my many interests and cast light on things I think about. I’m a huge fan of Israel and, in morning readings, I keep up with the never-ending barrage of battle against God’s chosen people. I care a great deal about the Children of God, and I am one among many who monitor today’s stories.
Yesterday I found two examples of what I love to share. The first is about Israel and it is an easy given that I love cheering on my champions. The Jesus I follow was the tenderest Jew who ever lived and all of my life I have lived in gratitude for the grace of my Savior.