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Rick Hitchcock to Speak at CRMA Symposium
Rick Hitchcock will speak at the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association (CRMA) Symposium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Erlanger Park. The full-day event will bring together manufacturers and industry partners for insights on workforce, supply chain, and environmental health and safety. Rick will participate in the morning environmental and regulatory breakout session, “Environmental & Regulatory Updates Impacting Manufacturers,” alongside David Salyers, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The session will highlight key regulatory developments and considerations affecting manufacturers.
The symposium will take place from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and will include a keynote fireside chat, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. For more information or to register, visit the event website.
Rick Hitchcock is a shareholder, member of the litigation and risk management section, and cofounder of Chambliss Startup Group. With over 45 years of diverse experience providing legal advice to various industries such as startups, health care, telecommunications, energy supply, local governments, and real estate, he provides each client with tailored advice and solutions to fit their unique needs. He has provided environmental regulatory and compliance assistance to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, electric utilities, real estate developers, petroleum retailers, local governments, and individuals. For startups and more mature businesses, he provides counsel on business organization, finance, and growth. For others, he uses his litigation experience to resolve disputes and defend business decisions or vindicate wrongful acts. Rick has helped lead the community’s efforts to leverage the nation’s fastest internet to spur innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital equity. He is a member of the steering committee for Chattanooga’s Smart City Collaborative and a past member of the boards and executive committees of The Enterprise Center and The Company Lab. For more information on his practice, please visit Rick’s bio.
