CURATED CONNECTIONS. ELEVATED BUSINESS.

An Exclusive Gathering for Chattanooga Business Owners

About Us

The Chattanooga Owners Club is a private, invite-only dinner for established business owners who are committed to growth, strategy, and meaningful connection. Our mission is to cultivate an environment where high-performing leaders can build intentional relationships that lead to real opportunities. Every detail of our gatherings is designed with purpose—from a minimum annual revenue requirement to ensure each attendee brings valuable insight and experience, to the curation of each table by industry for relevant, strategic conversation. To elevate the experience further, every table is guided by a seasoned mentor who has successfully scaled their business to an exceptional level, offering firsthand wisdom and direction. Through private dinners, roundtable discussions, and upscale events, we create space for Chattanooga’s top business minds to collaborate, share ideas, and move forward—together. This is more than a club. It’s where elevated business begins.

Event Details

Featured Special Guest: Ted Alling

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Ted Alling is a serial founder who has used his entrepreneurial achievements to create opportunities for others. Him and his wife, Kelly launched Chattanooga Preparatory School (Chatt Prep) for at-risk, low-income boys in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. The school’s mission is to engage young men in a supportive environment that promotes academic excellence and inspires leadership. 

Chatt Prep is designed to provide unique and impactful educational opportunities for the young men in the city’s urban communities. It began its fourth year in August 2021. Ted currently serves as the Founder and Chairman of Chatt Prep.

Ted is the Co-founder and former CEO of a $500 million logistics startup, Access America, that eventually merged with UPS subsidiary, Coyote Logistics. From that initial success, he and his fellow founders created a startup incubator, Lamp Post Group in 2010 that has invested $36 million into the Chattanooga entrepreneurial ecosystem. In 2016, Ted co-founded Dynamo, a $43 million venture capital fund aimed at revolutionizing the logistics industry. As managing director of the fund — one of the largest in the Southeast U.S. — he works to ensure Dynamo remains the premier global knowledge leader in logistics technology by supporting the most innovative new businesses in the field.

Event Details

📅 Date: January 29
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM sharp
📍 Location: Lookout Mountain Club -Fairyland Clubhouse
1201 Fleetwood Dr, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

Who It’s For

  • Owners generating $1M+ in annual revenue

  • Leaders ready to scale with strategy, not ego

  • Builders focused on legacy, connection, and real growth

What to Expect

  • Floor-to-ceiling mountain views

  • Live band + open bar

  • All-inclusive dinner experience

  • Shared table with 6 other business owners, and a mentor

  • Live painting by Olivia Reckert

  • Charity auction benefiting See Him Ministries in Cap Haitian, Haiti and Chatt Prep.

  • Not just networking—a curated room for legacy and growth

Why It Matters

  • Strategic seating with top-tier owners & mentors

    Learn from those who’ve:

  • Built $80M portfolios without a bank

  • Developed 3,000+ units

  • Re-developed and managed the Chattanooga Choo Choo

  • Sold 20+ franchises

  • Exited their businesses for $100+ Million

  • Scaled one of Chattanooga’s top construction firms

  • Built the largest real estate team by volume in Chattanooga

  • Bought the largest self storage portfolio in Marian County

  • Raised billions in capital for businesses and real estate projects

  • & so much more!

Evening Program

  • Registration & Welcome (5:45 – 6:30 PM)

    • Guests are greeted and checked in. Enjoy pre-dinner mingling while connecting with fellow business owners and leaders.

    Dinner & Opening Remarks (6:30 – 6:45 PM)

    • Dinner begins promptly.

    • Welcome by Haydynn Fike

      • Introduction to the Chattanooga Owners Club

      • Purpose and vision for the evening

    Featured Guest Speaker - Ted Alling (6:45 – 7:15 PM)

    Mentorship Session (7:15 – 8:45 PM)

    • An interactive session led by mentors designed to foster exchange of knowledge, strategy, and insights between business leaders. This session is structured to encourage collaboration and provide actionable takeaways for your business.

    Open Conversation & Fellowship (8:45 – 9:30 PM)

    • An elegant space for deeper dialogue and relationship-building. This is the heart of the Chattanooga Owners Club — where business opportunities are discovered and lasting partnerships are formed.