Tech Goes Home celebrates statewide expansion
Educators across the state of Tennessee will have opportunities to grow their knowledge and gain digital literacy skills through The Enterprise Center’s new Tech Goes Home Tennessee program. With a […]
What is ‘digital inclusion,’ and why are Chattanooga and Hamilton County leaders?
Everyone should have access to technology. Without a computer and the internet (and the skills to use them), basic tasks can now feel nearly impossible. Even so, many Americans — […]
EPB and partners will provide home internet to low-income students at no cost
By Mary Helen Montgomery Hamilton County will become the first community in the nation to offer no-charge high-speed internet to every family with a child on free or reduced lunch. […]
Chattanooga celebrates National Digital Inclusion Week
Matty Parker In 2020, a year which has highlighted the depth of our nation’s digital divide, Digital Inclusion Week held special significance. Held annually in October – this year, October […]
Chattanooga and Hamilton County named ‘Digital Inclusion Trailblazer’
By Mary Helen Montgomery CHATTANOOGA, TN — The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have together been named a “Digital Inclusion Trailblazer” by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. The recognition was […]
The Enterprise Center’s Geoff Millener Wins National Digital Equity Award
By The Enterprise Center Geoff Millener has been named a 2021 Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion, a recognition of leadership and dedication in advancing digital equity. Geoff, who is the […]
Thanks to technology, pastor says fellowship is growing during pandemic
Casey Miller Since Covid-19 reached our community, The Enterprise Center has helped connect small businesses, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to the technology and tech assistance they need to survive during […]
Nonprofits serve clients remotely, using donated devices and hotspots
Mary Helen Montgomery The Enterprise Center’s digital equity program Tech Goes Home had big plans this spring for another term of hosting classes across the city to residents who were […]
Thousands of disconnected residents get online with help from community partners
By Mary Helen Montgomery As residents of the Chattanooga region began to practice social distancing, The Enterprise Center, EPB, and Hamilton County Schools estimated there were up to 10,000 students […]
TEC working with restaurants, faith-based organizations to optimize web presence
By Mary Helen Montgomery Over the last month, our society has become even more dependent on the internet to stay in touch with others and get important information — that’s […]