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The Heart of Community: Dr. Ruth Liu, Board Chair

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The Heart of Community: Dr. Ruth Liu, Board Chair

Anew leader at the helm of the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga – Dr. Ruth Liu, retired director of Institutional Research and Planning at Southern Adventist University and longtime community leader. In this interview, Dr. Liu shares her philosophy on philanthropy, leadership, and how to confront Chattanooga's most urgent challenges with compassion.

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CFGC x Scenic Roots: Services To Empower Emerging Entrepreneurs In Chattanooga

What are barriers to entrepreneurship in a city such as Chattanooga? What are ways to overcome those barriers to support local small businesses, provide access to capital - including for people of color - and extend economic mobility to underserved communities? Darian Scott is director of talent and economic inclusion at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. Quentin Lawrence is vice president of community investment for the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. Jessica Cliche is director of community education and engagement at La Paz Chattanooga.

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“Great grantmaking begins and ends with love; the love of a challenge, the love of risk, the love of justices, the love for people of all sorts, and a love for our city.”

Rick Montague

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For over 60 years, we have helped preserve what is remarkable about Chattanooga, while moving the needle on things that can and should change.

Turning Passion Into Purpose

Leadership That Drives Change