Here is the Chattanooga Chamber Business Calendar for April 30 to May 7.
Monday, May 2, Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
Noon to 1 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This free seminar reviews the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes, practical solutions to overcome these issues and ideas on office efficiency. Topics include how to set up QuickBooks/accounts to capture info 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 Q&A. Registration required at www.tsbdc.org.
Tuesday, May 3, Member Orientation
8-9:30 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.
Tuesday, May 3, North Chattanooga Chamber Council Meeting
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Meetings cost $10.
Speaker: Scott Lackman, Beast and Barrel
Tuesday, May 3, Red Bank After Hours
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Centered Health & Wellness: 4109 Mountain View Ave. #400
Join the Red Bank Chamber Council for their monthly After Hours meeting. The Red Bank After Hours meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month, in various locations. No meeting cost.
Tuesday, May 3, Basecamp Networking Happy Hour
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Community Pie: 850 Market St.
Sponsored by the INCubator. Be one of the first 30 to arrive and receive a free beer.
Wednesday, May 4, AM Networking sponsored by InfoSystems
8-9 a.m.
InfoSystems, Inc.: 1317 Hickory Valley Road
Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings between 75-135 business people together for an hour of networking and refreshments. AM Networking in May is sponsored by InfoSystems.
Wednesday, May 4, An Hour with My Attorney
11 a.m.-noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
At this free seminar, let attorney Charles G. Fisher (Grant Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C.) know your area of interest and get informed. Topics include leases, contracts, corporate formation, business transactions, debt and equity funding, and other business related legal topics. Registration required at www.tsbdc.org.
Wednesday, May 4, From Here to International Markets
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Learn more about financial solutions and resources you need whether you’re a start-up business, a growing company or an established exporter. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Joy Fox at joyfox@cohuttabank.com or 648-4376.
Thursday, May 5, Downtown Chamber Council Meeting
7:30-9 a.m.
The Mountain City Club: 729 Chestnut St.
Meetings cost $15. Networking and breakfast will take place from 7:30-8 a.m. with the program lasting from 8-9 a.m.
Speaker: Harold DePriest, EPB
Thursday, May 5, East Ridge Chamber Council Meeting
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
East Ridge Community Center: 1517 Tombras Ave.
Meetings cost $10.
Thursday, May 5, Ribbon Cutting for Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga
11 a.m.
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga: 6993 Lee Highway
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga.
Thursday, May 5, Small Business Orientation
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
At this free session, learn about 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. Registration required at www.tsbdc.org.
Friday, May 6, Enterprise Gateway BOOST Summit
8-10 a.m.
VW Conference Center: 8001 Volkswagen Drive
Networking from 8-8:30 a.m. Program from 8:30-10 a.m. Meetings cost $10.
Friday, May 6, Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Coffee
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Wired Coffee Bar: 9447 Bradmore Lane
Consider attending this monthly networking event in Ooltewah to catch up with the best business connections around.
Friday, May 6, Ribbon Cutting for Kreative 1s, Inc.
4:30 p.m.
Kreative 1s, Inc.: 305 W 6th St.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Kreative 1s, Inc., located at Chattanooga Workspace.