We Inspire Responsible Growth
Since 2012, we have convened partners across the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region to address the complexities of regional growth.
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We convene stakeholders across the region to ensure that as we grow in industry, prosperity, and population, we also preserve community and natural character for generations to come.
The Greater Chattanooga Region
Our footprint includes 16 counties across northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
How We Started
In 2012, a first-of-its-kind, citizen-led, public-private planning initiative launched in communities across the tri-state region of greater Chattanooga. Called Thrive 2055, this bold venture formed with a mission to engage people across the region to “create an action plan that makes the most of economic opportunities while preserving what was most loved about our home communities.”
Over three years, thousands of people across the tri-state participated in surveys, polls and public input sessions to identify the region's top issues and build consensus around strategies for its long-term prosperity.
Outcomes of the planning initiative included unprecedented regional collaborations among economic development, transportation, environment, and education partners.
Our People
Meet the team and trustees that power initiatives across the region.
Core Values
Stewardship
Just as we steward the region’s natural and cultural resources, we are trusted stewards of Thrive’s time, financial and human resources.
Relationship-Building
Progress moves at the speed of trust, and trust is built when collaborative solutions are designed around the voices of the people we serve. We prioritize relationship-building and listening to the voices of our region as a critical foundation of our work.
Inclusiveness
We include, embrace and honor the cross-cultural diversity of our region and continually work to foster an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences throughout our entire 16-county region.
Results-Oriented
Our focus is on achieving measurable outcomes based on clear, strategic goals that align with our mission and purpose, rather than the appearance of results.
Quality
The quality of our work reflects the quality of our organization and the region’s aspirations.
Knowledge-Driven
We grow our knowledge to grow our work. We invest in the knowledge growth of our staff, volunteers, and general public of the tri-state region.
Impact Areas
Investors
Investors in Thrive contribute to active collaboration on the issues facing the region now and in the future.
Careers at Thrive
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