July 15th ribbon-cutting will include leadership remarks, facility tours, and opportunities to meet the team behind the LNK9.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Lodestar Technology and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15th, at Lodestar's Chattanooga headquarters at 481 W. 45th Street.
The event will celebrate the official opening of Lodestar's headquarters and manufacturing facility, home of the LNK9, the company's user-authorized 9mm firearm platform. Guests will hear from the Lodestar leadership team, tour the facility, and learn more about the technology behind the LNK9, which is designed to verify authorized access before operation.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
- Tour the facility
- Meet the Lodestar leadership team
- Participate in a press conference and Q&A session
- Capture photography and video recording (permitted)
- Learn more about the Lodestar's mission to advance safety and security through responsible technology innovation
"This ribbon-cutting event marks an important milestone for Lodestar Technology and for the people who have supported our vision from the beginning," said Ginger Chandler, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lodestar Technology. "We're proud to call Chattanooga home. This facility brings product development, engineering, manufacturing, and customer support together as we continue building the future of firearm safety technology. We are proud to build here, invest here, and grow here in Tennessee."
Founded in Chattanooga and built by a team of experts spanning firearms, technology, manufacturing, and defense, Lodestar Technology has quickly emerged as a leader in next-generation safety innovation. By bringing engineering, product development, manufacturing, and business operations together under one roof, Lodestar is strengthening Tennessee's growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology innovation.
"We're proud to welcome Lodestar Technology to the Chattanooga business community," said Ben Cairns, Vice President of Membership & Investor Relations at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. "As a family-owned company, they bring a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term investment. Their advanced biometric safety technology reflects how manufacturing can evolve to meet real-world challenges, and we're excited to support their growth as they create jobs and contribute to a safer, more innovative future."
The event is open to the public and free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Additional event details and parking instructions will be provided upon RSVP confirmation.
To RSVP or learn more about the event, visit: RSVP Registration
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm ET
- Location: Lodestar Technology HQ, 481 West 45th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37410
About Lodestar Technology: Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lodestar Technology is led by experts from a wide range of industries, including technology, firearms, manufacturing, and defense. Its leadership brings decades of experience focused on developing next-generation tools to address modern security challenges.
At Lodestar, we're building more than technology. We're creating a new standard in safety and security: engineering solutions that make the world safer, without compromising performance or freedom. With a commitment to modernization, safety, and design, we're leading the transformation, not following trends. Visit Lodestar at LodestarTech.com.
About the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce: Founded in 1887, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce champions its member businesses and promotes regional economic growth throughout Southeast Tennessee. The Chamber serves as a catalyst for business success through economic development, advocacy, workforce initiatives, networking opportunities, and leadership programs that strengthen the Chattanooga region's business community. Learn more about the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce at ChattanoogaChamber.com