The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Marcherie J. Savage’s appointment as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Development at the INCubator.
Savage, a Chattanooga native, brings a wealth of experience and a strong academic background to her new role. She holds a degree in communications from Tennessee State University, focusing on leadership and entrepreneurship.
Her experience working with numerous small businesses across the region has made her an asset to the community. Her deep understanding of startups’ unique challenges and opportunities ensures she can provide essential guidance and support to budding entrepreneurs.
“The INCubator is a critical component of Hamilton County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the Chamber’s mission to drive economic growth for the region,” says Charles Wood, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber.
“Marcherie’s passion for entrepreneurship and commitment to collaborative leadership will empower startups to thrive locally and globally, ensuring the INCubator’s continued success.”
Savage previously served as the economic development marketing manager at the Chattanooga Chamber, where she played a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies and designing impactful marketing assets for various platforms.
Her efforts have been instrumental in telling Chattanooga’s entrepreneurial story and building vital relationships with business leaders and local entrepreneurs.
Chamber announces new Leadership Chattanooga class
Just weeks after graduating its cohort of 2024 Chattanooga leaders, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its new incoming Leadership Chattanooga class of 2024-25.
“The incoming class members are phenomenal, all representing the best and brightest of future Chattanooga leadership,” says Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director. “They come from a wide range of regional industries, yet all are connected by their authentic desire to serve, grow and learn. This could very well become our most transformative class yet.”
The 2025 group will begin meeting in August with once-a-month daylong sessions designed to strengthen leadership development by offering insight into encountering, understanding and solving regional challenges while continuing to strengthen and advance economic growth.
Members are:
• Jamaine Akins, Signal Centers, Inc.
• Matt Anderson, EPB
• Travar Armstrong, Signet Jewelers
• Raven Austin, City of Chattanooga
• Sheaba Chacko, Fearless Permission
• Jessica Cliche, La Paz Chattanooga
• Kristin Copeland, EPB
• Lorin Dannelly, SmartBank
• Mary Frances DeVoe, Legal Aid of East Tennessee
• Amber Doolittle, Chattanooga Autism Center
• Melanie Farrell, Tennessee Valley Authority
• Chris George, First Horizon Bank
• Kathelyn Geter, The Enterprise Center
• Davin Gilkey, Unum
• Andreas Graber, Volkswagen Group of America
• Dustin Harris, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
• Malcom Harris, CLN Worldwide
• Kerry Hayes, Coco Public Affairs
• Amy Hertz, Candace Bank
• Tequila Hurt, Tennessee Valley Authority
• Paula Irwin, YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
• Matthew Johnson, Hamilton County Schools
• Chaz Johnston, Fresenius Medical Care North America
• DeJuan Jordan, LAUNCH
• Ariel Kletter, Snapdragon Shop
• Angela Malone, KVAT-Food City
• Sarah Matson, City of Chattanooga
• Lorean Mays, Partnership for Families, Children & Adults
• Haley Moody, Miller & Martin, PLLC
• Will O’Hearn, Chattanooga Public Library
• Denise O’Neil, Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
• Amy Jo Osborn, Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
• Melinda Palotta, OMNIA Partners
• Sandy Pricer, RiseUp Cooperative
• Hana Ramirez, Chattanooga Housing Authority
• Pamela Rivers, Tennessee Valley Investment Advisors
• Quinta Robinson, Robinson Executive Group
• Kevin Roig, city of Chattanooga
• Tim Sears, Creative Discovery Museum
• Jen Slisko, Coyote Logistics
• Vonnie Stone, Erlanger Community Health Center
• Robin Sturmes, Dress for Success
• Kimberly Thomas, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
• LaKesha Thompson, Hamilton County Schools
• Tyler York, WYRE Technology