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Chattanooga: Most locally-owned banks not applying for TARP money

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

So far, seven banks in the Chattanooga area have gotten a piece of the $250 billion set aside by the U. S. Treasury Department effort to bolster the nation’s financial system.

Chattanooga: Few area banks get money from federal bailout program

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

While the large regional banks in the Chattanooga area are getting billions through the federal government’s Capital Purchase Program, officials at many smaller, locally-owned banks have been wondering when and if they will have the chance to participate.

Chattanooga: Paper splices ink with electrons to become media platform

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Since Chattanooga’s morning and afternoon newspapers joined to debut as what is now the Chattanooga Times Free Press 10 years ago as of Monday, the paper has become more than the neatly rolled, plastic-wrapped bundle that lands each morning in readers’ driveways.

Chattanooga: Thrift drives fresh shoe shop sales

Friday, Jan. 2, 2009

When the weather starts getting cooler, business for most shoe repair shops typically picks up.

Tennessee: A list of options for adventure outdoor resolutions

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

Roll a kayak. “In a kayak, when you turn upside down and you are under water, you can right yourself using a hip snap and your paddle. Some people call it an Eskimo roll.”

Chattanooga: Former Unum exec joins bank’s board

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

Former Unum Group executive David Fussell starts his days with a Pilates class and a long walk with his dog — both before the sun comes up.

Chattanooga: Investing firm sees fewer deals

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

With the economy in a recession and more competition than ever, Chattanooga private equity firm River Associates is still doing business the way it did when it was founded.

Chattanooga: Recession-resistant businesses

Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008

By thinking out of the box — and about her clients’ needs — salon owner Elizabeth Tate has found herself busy at a time when other businesses around hers are suffering.

Chattanooga: Big day for holiday returns

Friday, Dec. 26, 2008

Those words likely accompanied some Christmas gifts this year, and today some recipients will head back to the stores with their unwanted gift and a receipt in hand.

Logistic firm keeps growing

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008

The key officials from Access America could debunk some stereotypes about corporate America, and particularly the transportation industry.