Here are the local business events scheduled between Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9.
MON/5.4- Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Lynn Talbott, PHR, HR Business Solutions, LLC
The instructor will be reviewing the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes which all small business owners should avoid. Practical solutions to overcome these issues and ideas on office efficiency will be discussed. Topics include how to set up your QuickBooks or accounts in order to capture the information you and your accountant need, employing family members, how to read a financial statement, what receipts to keep, and how to expense your meals.
Bring your QuickBooks questions for the question and answer period at the end of the class. Free. Registration Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc
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TUES/ 5.5- Member Orientation
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Chamber Board Room: 811 Broad St.
Learn more about how the Chamber can benefit you and your business. For members and non-members. Free. Light breakfast.
TUES/ 5.5- North Chattanooga Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Meetings Cost $10
TUES/ 5.5- Financing Your Business the SBA Way
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161
Jacqueline Merritt, Small Business Administration
No charge for this training which begins with the 5C’s of credit and provides an overview of SBA loan programs. The session will explain each type of loan and how it would best suit your business. Specific information will be shared regarding interest rates and repayment terms. Make your reservation via call to (423) 424-4220.
WED/ 5.6- AM Networking at First Things First
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
First Things First: 620 Lindsay Street
Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings an average of more than 60 area business people together for an hour of networking and refreshments.
To RSVP for this event, please click here http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=8xmx9jcab&oeidk=a07eatpd5yx247bc12e
WED/ 5.6- Business Opportunity Conference
10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
University of Tennessee of Chattanooga: University Center, TN Room
Hear presentations on How to Do Business with Major Employers. Meet one-on-one with Purchasing Officials and Project Managers. Connect with other firms seeking to do business here. Learn about certifications that increase opportunities for Small, Minority, Women and Veteran owned firms. This Chamber-sponsored event is free. University of Tennessee of Chattanooga: University Center, TN Room. Registration is required. Contact mnoel@chattanoogachamber.com or 423.763.4338.
MON/ 5.6 – An Hour with My Attorney
11:00 a.m. – Noon
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Charles G. Fisher, Grant Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C.
Business Owners, let the attorney know your area of interest and become informed! Legal topics to be covered: Leases, Contracts, Corporate Formation, Business Transactions, Debt and Equity Funding, and other business related legal topics. This event is Free. Registration is required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Basics
WED/ 5.6- Growth and Leadership: Can Your Business Survive Without You?
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Business Development: 100 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 100
All are invited to this free event Presented by Cathy Boettner: LBMC Planning Services. To Register Email Tabitha Erickson at terickson@chattanoogachamber.com.
WED/ 5.6- Ribbon Cutting for Arthur Lewis State Farm
4:00 p.m.
Arthur Lewis State Farm: 844 S. Germantown Rd, Ste C
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Arthur Lewis State Farm
THURS/ 5.7- Downtown Council Meeting
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Sheraton Read House Hotel: 827 Broad St
Networking and breakfast will take place from 7:30 – 8 a.m. with the program lasting from 8 – 9 a.m.
THURS/ 5.7- Spring Job Fair
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brainerd Crossroads (BX): 4011 Austin Street
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Tennessee Career Center/ Southeast Tennessee Development District presents the Spring Job Fair!
For more information, click http://www.secareercenter.org/downloads/May7thJobFairFlyer.pdf or call the Southeast Tennessee Development District Career Center at
THURS/ 5.7- Southside Council Meeting
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E Main Street
Meetings cost $10
THURS/ 5.7- Ribbon Cutting for The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center
4:30 p.m.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's: 7620 Shallowford Rd
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Chattanooga
THUR/ 5.7- Small Business Orientation
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Ryan Henn, SBDC Small Business Advisor
The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. This event is Free. Registration is required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc. Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training. Topic: Startup Assistance