INCubator graduates

Among the 615 companies that grew at the INCubator and moved into their own facilities in Chattanooga since 1988 are:

› Branch Technologies, a 3D printing company, builds materials that allow for creative designs and more insulation than conventional building approaches and has raised more than $22 million of equity capital to fund its continuing growth on Riverfront Parkway.

› RMJ Tactical manufactures a variety of elite military tactical gear, from hatchets to knives to the tomahawk, at its factory and warehouse on Hawthorne Street.

› CPR Lifewrap, which produces a patented CPR template used to guide non-medical responders to help those with heart attacks, choking or strokes, has grown into a business valued at $3 million after winning the pitch competition held by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center earlier this year.

› Manufacturing Repair and Overstock Inc., an industrial equipment repair shop that receives, inspects and fixes automated industrial parts from across the country, has grown to 50-employee firm on South Creek Road.

› Variable Inc., developed a digital tool and app known as the NODE that uses color matching technology to scan and identify colors and then find matching palettes and products via the app. The company on Clay Street has five patents already and expects more in the future.

› Tennessee Moonshine cakes has expanded to include moonshine jams, honeys, hot sauce and barbecue sauces.

› Rustic House makes and sells hand poured luxury soy candles both online and in retail stores across the country.

› BWY Transportation, a truckload carrier and agent of Greatwide Truckload Management, has expanded with offices in East Brainerd.

› J&J Commercial Services is a sales and distribution company that services the bottling, food service equipment, lighting and multifamily and hospitality industries.