Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association (CRMA) and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership that will strengthen the manufacturing industry in the Chattanooga region.

The Chamber will provide staffing, events and operational support to the manufacturers group, while the CRMA and its board of directors will continue to advocate for the interests and needs of its members.

"We are excited to collaborate with the Chamber, which has a long history of supporting the manufacturing community in Chattanooga," said Bill Minehan, chairman of the CRMA. "This partnership will allow us to leverage the Chamber's resources and expertise to better serve our members and continue promoting our region's manufacturing sector,"

"The manufacturing industry is a vital part of our economy, providing jobs, innovation and growth," said Jay Dale, chairman of the Chamber. "We are honored to work with the CRMA, which represents some of the most successful and diverse manufacturers in the area. This partnership will enable the Chamber and CRMA to enhance our collective impact on the regional economy."