Emerging Leaders

Join us to learn more about what it means to be an Emerging Leader in 2024! Share your ideas and commit to impact with us. New Year, New Opportunities for Impact Now is the time to be the change you wish to see! We have big plans for our Emerging Leaders in 2024, but we can’t do it without changemakers like you. Join us on January 16th from 5:30-7 pm at the United Way of Greater Chattanooga office to help us build the vision for Emerging Leaders in 2024. Learn more about what it means to be an Emerging Leader, share what you’re passionate about in the community, and commit to impact alongside us. We can't wait to see you there! P.S. If you can't make it, please still RSVP! You will receive all the information you need after the session.

A night of networking and insightful discussions, sponsored by HHM, we will explore the transformative power of leading with empathy. Join us on March 7th for a night of networking and insightful discussions at our annual Great Conversations event! This year, sponsored by HHM, we'll be exploring the transformative power of leading with empathy. Young professionals, mark your calendars – it's an excellent opportunity to connect, engage, and gain valuable insights into empathetic leadership. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a community that values meaningful connections.

Sip + support local! On June 6th, Oddstory Brewing will be giving back 10% on food and beverage purchases during the hours of 6pm-9pm. On June 6th, Oddstory Brewing will be giving back 10% of food and beverage purchases made between the hours of 6pm to 9pm to United Way of Greater Chattanooga! Join us for all your regular Oddstory fun plus some new interactive ways to engage with community. We hope to see you there. P.S. For the whole month of June, you can round up your bill to keep the generosity flowing!

Come hang with us at Miller Plaza!These lunches are casual opportunities for our Emerging Leaders to meet and connect! Bring your own lunch and let's get to know each other better!

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring elected officials from the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County!Join us for our second annual Chattanooga Changemakers event presented by Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals of Chattanooga, United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Emerging Leaders, Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Young Professionals, and Latinos Professional Network, and moderated by Mary Helen Montgomery, the Director of local organization, Chattamaters!This insightful panel discussion will shed light on the vital role local elected officials play in shaping our day-to-day lives. Why Attend?· Learn: Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge about the impact of local policies and learn how grassroots involvement can drive meaningful change.· Register: Representatives from The League of Women Voters will be onsite to register voters, check voter registration status, and update voter information before the October 7 registration deadline for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, election.· Engage: In addition to the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to network with area young professionals as well as candidates on the ballot in November.Registration: This event is free to attend but advanced registration is required. Please RSVP by Monday, September 16.Refreshments will be served.

This will be an insightful panel discussion on professionalism in the modern workplace!In an era where workplace boundaries and expectations are constantly evolving, this active discussion + panel will delve into what professionalism means in a modern workplace. How do personal identity and workplace culture intersect in modern professional environments?Join for a diverse panel that spans industries and age for a thought-provoking lunch! We'd love to see you there.