Chambliss Startup Group

10/20/2025

One more week to apply for the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union 2026 Idea Leap Grants! Enter for a chance to pitch your small business to win grant funding! Visit tvfcu.com/idealeap for more information!

💡 Idea Leap Grant Applications Are NOW OPEN!
Are you a small business with a big vision? 🌟 Here's your chance to pitch your idea and compete for up to $30,000 in grant funding!

Small businesses across three Tennessee Valley regions are invited to apply and take their next big step.

👉 Apply today at tvfcu.com/idealeap.

08/01/2025

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Today, we’re celebrating the bold, creative entrepreneurs who are shaping our local economy and bringing big ideas to life. We’re proud to support the innovators, risk-takers, and dreamers making a difference in our community and beyond.

07/02/2025

We partner with The Company Lab to offer free virtual legal office hours the third Friday of every month! To discuss your legal needs and receive tailored guidance, reserve your spot! bit.ly/CSGOfficeHours

05/01/2025

Only one week to go! If you haven't registered for our Chambliss Startup Social and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's 8th Annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition yet, now is the time! We have a fun night planned, starting with refreshments and music and ending with TVFCU giving away $30,000! Visit bit.ly/2025StartupSocial for more information.

04/08/2025

Congratulations to the Top 5 Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union finalists for the Chattanooga area! These entrepreneurs are advancing to the next round where they will prepare a pitch for the chance to win $30,000. We hope to see you at the Chambliss Startup Social and Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition on May 8! bit.ly/CSGSocialRegister

Congratulations to our Chattanooga Idea Leap Finalists! 🥳 The grand prize winner will take home $30,000 that can be used to further their small business visions. 💸

These five businesses will be delivering their pitches Thursday, May 8 at The Signal at 6 p.m.
💡 This event is open to the public. RSVP today at tvfcu.com/ideleap.

04/07/2025

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has announced the winner for People's Choice Award! Congratulations to Jordan Ariel Agency, Visionary Motorsports & Fabrication Inc, and Gowin Valley Farms for being selected.

And, don't forget to register for our Chambliss Startup Social — which will take place on May 8 before the Chattanooga Pitch Competition! bit.ly/CSGSocialRegister

Let’s hear it for our People’s Choice Winners! 🎉

They’re headed to Idea Leap Pitch Nights to compete for the $30,000 grand prize in each region! 💰 Find out who they’ll be up against when the list of finalists drops tomorrow, April 8th! 👀

Learn more at tvfcu.com/idealeap.

04/07/2025

Interested in exploring entrepreneurship and making new connections? Check out The Company Lab's upcoming events to dive deeper into the startup world and grow your network — RSVP below!

04/04/2025

TODAY is the last day to vote for the Idea Leap Grant People's Choice Award Recipient! Visit Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's website and vote for the organization you'd like to see in this year's competition. Registration is also open for our Chambliss Startup Social! Make sure you RSVP here: bit.ly/CSGSocialRegister

Idea Leap People's Choice Voting is now open! 💡🥳
Visit tvfcu.com/idealeap to vote for your favorite small business now! ✅

03/31/2025

Voting is now open for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's Idea Leap Grant People's Choice Award Recipient! Vote on their website for the organization you'd like to see compete.

And, don't forget to register for our Chambliss Startup Social — which will take place on May 8 before the Chattanooga Pitch Competition!

Idea Leap People's Choice Voting is now open! 💡🥳
Visit tvfcu.com/idealeap to vote for your favorite small business now! ✅

03/27/2025

Don't miss this great opportunity to cowork, network, and grow professionally at The Enterprise Center's Basecamp: Bridging Workforce Gaps event! Register now through the link below:

📢 Join Us for Basecamp: Bridging Workforce Gaps!
Looking for career insights, networking, and resources? Join The Enterprise Center on April 17 at the Choo Choo Dome for a FREE co-working and networking event! 💼✨
🔹 What’s Happening?
✅ Workforce Resources Panel
✅ Employer Insights Panel
✅ Young Professional Leaders Panel
✅ Networking + Happy Hour 🍹

📍 Location: Choo Choo Dome, Chattanooga, TN
🗓 Date: April 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 3 PM (Happy Hour 3 PM - 5 PM)

🎟 FREE Registration Required: https://April2025Baseamp.eventbrite.com

03/19/2025

Attention early-stage companies in health care, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more – the deadline to apply for the PYA Ballard Innovation Award is just two days away! Don’t miss your chance to compete for $50,000 in prizes and gain valuable funding, recognition, and support to scale your venture.

The PYA Ballard Innovation Award is the largest gift of cash and in-kind services available to East Tennessee entrepreneurs and startups.