Chattanooga Business Groups

 
Chattanooga

Whether you’re just starting a new venture or want to refocus your priorities after 10 years in your industry, Faith Driven Entrepreneur business groups are an excellent way to meet other business owners in Chattanooga. You’ll be connected with like-minded professionals who share a similar passion for faith and business. 

Each business group meets once a week for eight week where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss meaningful topics. Our group index is updated regularly with new Chattanooga meetings. Are you ready to join a business group?

 

Why are Chattanooga Business Groups So Popular?

Entrepreneurship in America can be a lonely road. From the pioneers to the solo inventor in their Silicon Valley garage, we’ve been raised to pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps. And while individuals play a part in God’s kingdom, we need to be part of strong, faith-driven communities as well. 

We need people around us who will challenge us to grow in maturity. We need loving peers who will honestly call out our blindspots. Another Harvard Business Review article isn’t going to provide the support you need. Another podcast also won’t transform your heart.

Faith Driven Entrepreneur business groups offer real connections with other business owners.

We challenge you to rediscover the joy of creating, of reconnecting with your God-given purpose to create. How to scale your business in a sustainable way. How to provide employees with the benefits they need to stay with your company long-term. How to step into your life’s true purpose through business. And much more.

We ask these questions and more in our Chattanooga business groups. 

 

How Our Chattanooga Faith Driven Entrepreneur Groups Are Different from Other Networking Groups

  • We’re not here to pitch you on referrals or local business ideas

    In some business groups, it seems like everyone has an agenda. At Faith Driven Entrepreneur, we put sales and promotion aside. Nobody is going to pressure you to sign up as a partner or make five referrals. Our only goal is to foster meaningful conversations and authentic relationships.

  • Ask your unspoken questions about business, life, and faith 

    Sometimes we don’t have the words for questions and struggles. All we feel are pits at the bottoms of our stomachs, a vague sense that something is off. In a Faith Driven Entrepreneur business group in Chattanooga, you’ll hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who have gone through the same trials and doubts you’re experiencing right now. This is a safe space to explore the intersection of business and faith.

  • Discover an entire library of entrepreneur resources

    Business groups are just one part of the Faith Driven ecosystem. From podcasts to video libraries, we are constantly producing content to encourage and inspire business owners like you. One of our business owner/entrepreneur groups is the perfect starting place to find the allies you need for the journey of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur.

How is a Chattanooga Business Group Structured?

  • Commit to an 8-week course

    Newcomers to our business community will join a Foundation Group. These groups meet for eight weeks and are usually led by another business owner in the community. To get the most out of the course, we recommend that you block out regular time in your schedule so that you can make every single session.

  • Meet 10-15 other business owners in Chattanooga

    We offer groups both in person and online. Whatever format you choose, you’ll be meeting with business owners from the same city. Groups are never allowed to get too large since it’s so important for everyone to have a chance to give their opinion and engage in discussion.

  • Watch and discuss a short video once a week

    Each week, you’ll meet with your group to watch a professionally-made video on a topic related to faith and business. You can check out our video series here

    These videos deliver an entertaining combination of story and insight. The first half of each video will introduce you to an entrepreneur who is actively living out their faith. Then our hosts, Henry Kaestner and JD Greear, provide rich insights into the week’s topics. 

What Costs Are Associated with a Chattanooga Business Group?

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is generously funded by donors and supporters. Volunteers also give of their time to lead our groups. This means business groups are free to join. Please know that our groups are not meant to be lead generators for your business. There are other networking communities better suited to that purpose. We firmly believe in a no cost, no catch commitment to these groups. That way you can focus all of your attention on connection.

An Overview of the Chattanooga Business Environment 

Chattanooga is a growing business hub in the Tennessee and Appalachian regions. Tennessee’s fourth largest city, Chattanooga attracts many families and professionals who desire a well-rounded life that balances work, family, and community. It’s a stunning city to visit and boasts gorgeous mountains, rivers, and trails. 

Since the Civil War, Chattanooga has served as a central transit hub. Many railroad lines converged here, which led to an increase in manufacturing and industrial production. Even today, manufacturing makes up 33% of the city’s total economic output. 

According to the city’s chamber of commerce website, “We are home to companies that make everything from Allegra allergy medicine to Zebra Cakes.” The city is also home to HR giant Unum. As larger cities continue pricing out young entrepreneurs and working families, expect Chattanooga to begin attracting more and more businesses.