Megan Cales is an Internship and Career Coach in the Decosimo Success Center in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. She joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss her startup company Sensory Bridges and the new product Brooks Band. This wearable wristband helps neurodivergent children regulate their voices. She noted…
“Slowest in years”: UTC economist analyzes 2025 Chattanooga area job growth, predicts bounce back by end of 2026
UTC economist Howard Wall says Chattanooga’s job growth in 2025 was among the slowest in years and forecasts continued sluggish growth into 2026, reflecting broader national trends. Wall emphasizes that while opportunities remain, job seekers—especially recent graduates—may need patience as the market slowly recovers. He predicts a bounce-back toward more typical growth by 2027, with…
Job market clouds gather in Chattanooga: Slow 2026, sunny 2027 ahead
UTC economist Howard Wall says a new job market forecast shows slower growth in the Chattanooga area through much of 2026, following the weakest job gains since 2014. Wall emphasizes that slower growth doesn’t mean zero opportunities, and he encourages patience for job seekers, especially new graduates. He notes healthcare remains strong and predicts job…
Chattanooga job growth could normalize after slow year
Times Free Press highlighted a new job forecast from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Regional Economic Research showing slower-than-normal job growth in the Chattanooga area in 2026 after a weak 2025. Researchers project about 5,000 new jobs this year with growth returning toward typical levels in 2027. The report notes continued strength…
The SMILE Fund: The Story Of A Student-Managed Fund At UTC
The SMILE Fund is an investment account managed by students here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Over the years, the Fund has grown. Two UTC students involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. This semester, they launched a SMILE Fund podcast – and here’s their latest episode,…