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Jan
A Call to Action
January 10, 2017 By Bex News
With so much tragedy and controversy these days, many of us are left with the feeling of “What can I do to help?” As someone who moved to Chattanooga from another state, I consider myself lucky to now be a part of this community. The way in which people here come together in the wake of tragedy always amazes me. This community understands that we are much stronger together. Today, I…
6
Jan
Donations sought for new transitional home for HIV-positive women
January 6, 2017 Nooga.com News
Local entrepreneur Lisa Tumlin is opening a transitional home for HIV-positive women, and she's looking for a last few donations before women start moving in next week. "I'm trying to supply everything and I'm paying the rent," she said. Although she has gotten a lot of what she needs, such as linens and beds, she's still in need of a kitchen table, computer and washer/dryer—which…
18
Dec
Sometimes life serves as inspiration for entrepreneurs...
December 18, 2016 By LAUNCH News
And sometimes that inspiration comes in the form of a miracle. At just 15 years old, Ternae Jordan, Jr. was an innocent bystander in a shooting and was struck in the head by a stray bullet. He lost his life that day, but was later resuscitated although left brain dead and blind. Somehow, he not only survived, but can also see and function normally. With the bullet still lodged between his brain…
5
Dec
Chattanooga Incubator program
December 5, 2016 FOX Chattanooga News
Watch the video over at FoxChattanooga.com.
5
Dec
Kauffman Foundation Awards Entrepreneurial Inclusion Grants to LAUNCH and the CO.LAB
December 5, 2016 By LAUNCH News
LAUNCH Chattanooga and The Company Lab receive more than $450,000 combined to support female and minority entrepreneurs CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (December 5, 2016) – The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded LAUNCH Chattanooga and The Company Lab (CO.LAB) a combined $452,750 to expand support for women and minority entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga area. The funds will be administered in…
14
Nov
LAUNCH + #GivingTuesday
November 14, 2016 By LAUNCH News
At LAUNCH, we have the privilege of walking alongside very inspiring people doing great things and many times overcoming incredible obstacles in the process. For these entrepreneurs, it all starts with an idea. Meg Brasel’s idea came to her when she was helping her husband pack food for a backpacking trip in the summer of 2015. As they were getting him packed, Meg realized that they had…
