Chambliss Startup Group

05/04/2026

The Chambliss Startup Social and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's Idea Leap Pitch Competition are almost here! Join us this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate five Chattanooga finalists as they take the stage to pitch for funding to launch their business forward.

It's not too late — RSVP here: bit.ly/2026StartupSocial

04/06/2026

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has announced the winners for People's Choice Award. Congratulations to Mona & Larry’s “The Store”, Yellow Racket Records CHA, and Lookout Mountain Flight Park!

We hope to see you at our Chambliss Startup Social on May 7 before the Chattanooga Pitch Competition!

01/30/2026

Congratulations to the 10 Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Chattanooga Idea Leap Semifinalists! These businesses are advancing to compete for a grand prize of $30,000 to help their entrepreneurial efforts. We hope to see you at the pitch competition on May 7!

12/09/2025

Congratulations to the 22 Chattanooga Region quarterfinalists for the 9th Annual Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Idea Leap Grant!

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.

10/07/2025

Apply now for the 2026 Idea Leap Grants! Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) will award $225,000 to small businesses in the Chattanooga, Ocoee, and Northwest Georgia regions. 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.