Chattanooga Business Calendar April 9-16

  • Thursday, April 7, 2016
MON/4.11- Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Cally's Solutions 4 Health and Weight Loss
4:30 p.m.
Dr. Cally's Solutions 4 Health and Weight: 7530 Goodwin Rd
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Dr. Cally's Solutions 4 Health and Weight


TUE/4.12- Hixson Community Coffee
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Chuck Yarbrough State Farm: 6415 Hixson Pike #105
Join the Hixson Council for their monthly coffee at: Chuck Yarbrough State Farm. No Meeting Cost.


TUE/4.12- Ambassador Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
The Car Barn: 6721 Heritage Business Ct
Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Please contact Meredith Rivers for more information or to register in advance at 423.763.4372 or email mrivers@chattanoogachamber.com


TUES/4.12- Women Owned Small Business – Government Contracting
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor, 37405
Speakers: Jacqueline Merritt, SBA; James McKissic, City of Chattanooga
Details: Come learn about the “Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Government Contracting Program”. Key Session Topics:  Overview of the WOSB Program, WOSB Program Repository, Eligibility Requirements, City of Chattanooga - Government Contracting Opportunities. ***Bring your laptops*** Registration: Required. Visit www.tsbdc.org . Scroll & Click =LIVE TRAINING, Select Center = Chattanooga State *Topic = Government Contracting.


TUE/4.12- Ribbon Cutting for Thrive at Brow Wood
4:30 p.m.
Thrive at Brow Wood: 12194 Scenic Highway
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting for Thrive at Brow Wood


Tues/4.12   Price It Right:  The Dollars and Cents of Doing Business
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161, Chattanooga, TN  37402
Linda Murray Bullard, LSMB Business Solutions and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
No charge.  Training will review the costs associated with doing business including start up, fixed, variable and unit.  Also presentation of break-even point and gross and net profit calculations.  Make your reservation via call 423.648.9251 or email contact@brightbridgewbc.org


WED/4.13- midTown Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brainerd Golf Course: 5203 Old Mission Rd
Meeting cost $10


THURS/4.14- Southside Council Meeting
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E Main Street
Speaker: Joe Smith, Regional Y-CAP Director of the YMCA. Meetings cost $10


THURS/4.14- Small Business Orientation
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor, 37405
Speakers: Ivette Rios/Lynn Chesnutt, SBDC Small Business Advisor
Details: Free. 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. Registration: Required. Visit www.tsbdc.org . Scroll & Click =LIVE TRAINING, Select Center = Chattanooga State. Topic: Startup Assistance


FRI/4.15- East Brainerd Council Coffee
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Chattanooga Courtyard Marriott I-75: 2210 Bams Drive
Join our East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the third Friday of every month. No Cost.


FRI/4.15– HR Overview
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor, 37405
Speakers: Attorney Dan Gilmore, Founder of Squire Strategies
Details: Every small business owner hopes  to grow his/her company to the point that others  -- independent contractors, interns, part- or full-time employees – will be  needed in order to fully prosper.  But with increasing commitments comes an increasing range of legal obligations and risks.  In this program, the speaker will explore the primary human resource challenges faced by growing small businesses and offer practical suggestions on how to successfully address them. Registration: Required. Visit www.tsbdc.org . Scroll & Click =LIVE TRAINING, Select Center = Chattanooga State *Topic = Managing a Business



SAT/4.16- Knowing Your Voice! Having Confidence in Your Business with Public Speaking…
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161, Chattanooga, TN  37402
Donna Elle, Donna Elle Wellness and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
No charge.  Training will give you tips to become more confident in presenting your dreams to multiple audiences. And how to turn your passion into a “story” for media.  Make your reservation via call 423.648.9251 or email contact@brightbridgewbc.org.
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