Basecamp: Summer Edition – Innovating Together

Basecamp: Summer Edition – Innovating Together

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Choo Choo Courtyard + Skate Station, Chattanooga, TN

Hosted by: The Enterprise Center

Sponsored by: UNUM & Hamilton County Parks & Rec

Join us for Basecamp: Summer Edition, a day of connection, culture, and creative collaboration in the heart of Chattanooga. This event invites everyone from creatives and remote workers to community leaders, professionals and interns to plug into the city’s innovation ecosystem.

Enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee and networking, two dynamic panels featuring leaders in sports, tourism, and public programming, and an afternoon wellness experience filled with art, movement, and community engagement.

Schedule:

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Coworking + Coffee + Community Networking

Start your morning at the Choo Choo Courtyard with free coffee, ambient music, and the perfect atmosphere for meaningful connections.

11:00 AM – NOON

Panel 1: The Business of Sports & Tourism

Explore how local teams and tourism institutions fuel Chattanooga’s energy and civic pride.

Moderator: Malcolm Harris, Chatt It Up Sports Podcast
Panelists:

• Andrew Zito, Vice President, Chattanooga Lookouts
• Calvin M. Claggett, Director of Marketing, Chattanooga Football Club
• Allison Wolfe, Director of Community Engagement, Chattanooga Tourism Co.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Order ahead from local Choo Choo favorites:

• STIR:
• Frothy Monkey:
• Nic & Norman’s:

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Panel 2: Summer in the City

Learn how accessible, inclusive public programming helps build stronger communities.

Panelists:

• Dawn Hjelseth, Vice President of Marketing & Communication, River City Company
• Carla Pritchard, Owner, Chattanooga Presents
• Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Representative

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Skate & Create: Wellness Session @ Skate Station Choo Choo Dome

• Danzy Skate Company

Who Should Attend:

• Remote & hybrid workers
• Young professionals & Interns
• Creative entrepreneurs & freelancers
• Program partners, nonprofits & city stakeholders

Transportation:

Take the free electric shuttle to the Choo Choo or park in the CARTA garage next door.

Cost: Free with registration