Pathway Lending Hosts Inaugural African American Business Summit

In early 2021, Pathway Lending expanded its presence in Chattanooga, Tennessee adding new staff and a permanent office to better support the city’s diverse community of entrepreneurs. Following this expansion, the time was right to engage in new and meaningful ways around the topics of economic inclusion and capital access. On November 8-9, 2021, Pathway

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Press Release: $7.5 Million Chattanooga Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund Aims to Boost Capital Access for Area Small and Minority-Led Businesses

New Fund from Pathway Lending Anchors Inclusive Growth Effort by Financial, Philanthropic and Community Partners, Brings Key Local Hires and Office Expansion CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 9, 2021) – Chattanooga’s profile as an entrepreneurship hub gets a boost with a new $7.5 million loan fund Pathway Lending announced today. Part of a collaborative effort to advance

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Press Release: Strengthening A More Inclusive Small Business Ecosystem In Chattanooga | JPMorgan Chase Is Committing $400,000 To Three Community Partners

Strengthening a more inclusive small business ecosystem in Chattanooga JPMorgan Chase is committing $400,000 to three community partners who are dedicated to strengthening an equitable small business ecosystem CHATTANOOGA, April 28 – The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULGC), LAUNCH and Pathway Lending, with the support of JPMorgan Chase, are collaborating to find innovative ways

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Success Story: The Catering Companies & Bell Mill Mansion

Solar farm at event hall marries lower energy bills and environmental stewardship Tara Plumlee grew up in the food industry – helping at her father’s barbecue restaurant from the age of 13. After trying her hand at owning and operating a restaurant, she started The Catering Companies in Chattanooga to give her a more flexible schedule

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