LAUNCH

What is LAUNCH?

As our country reinvents itself, new businesses are being born every day and support structures are key to the viability of these businesses. LAUNCH offers business training, support, and affordable resources to entrepreneurs who are underrepresented in entrepreneurship, empowering them to create sustainable, successful businesses allowing their families and communities to thrive.

Programs & Services

Find out about our programs and services. From High School Entrepreneurship to Business Entrepreneurship.

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Take Action

Ready to take the next step? You can participate yourself.

Get Involved

You can become a contributor to our cause, building a better Chattanooga.

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WHY LAUNCH?

LAUNCH exists to build a thriving Chattanooga where every individual who dreams of a business can be confident that the community will stand with them, removing obstacles, and creating opportunities for their success.

14 years

585 Businesses Supported

632 Jobs created

What Our Entrepreneurs Are Saying

Cassandra Tucker

"It was great to connect with the entrepreneurial energy in the class, and helped keep my wheels turning and growing”

Terence Locke

"LAUNCH is very important, and It’s a great opportunity for brand new businesses"

Chasty Lane

"All I can say is, ‘Wow! I’ve never had a class like this!"

We believe entrepreneurship isn't for an elite few, but for anyone with a dream.

Entrepreneur Spotlight, Ricardo Morris

Tanqueray Harper, Entrepreneur Spotlight

Entrepreneur Spotlight, Joel Tippens

10 Year Impact Summary