MO/1 Reality Check - Bethel Christian Academy
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bethel Christian Academy: 3001 Hamill Rd.
Reality Check teaches 9th graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to role-play as heads of household while trying to provide for their families on a set budget. Community volunteers are needed to assist with this event. To volunteer for this Chattanooga Chamber career readiness program, please contact Cathy Humble at 423.763.4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
TU/2 Orientation on the Go!
3:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E Main St.
Join the Southside Council to learn more about member benefits and what's going on at the Chamber.
TU/2 Ribbon Cutting for Southeastern Spine, PLLC
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Southeastern Spine, PLLC: 9309 Apison Pike
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Southeastern Spine, PLLC.
TU/2 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.
TU/2 North Chattanooga Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Meetings cost $10.
TU/2 ConnectForLunch
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
ConnectForLunch: At participating Chamber member restaurants
Grow your business in face-to-face lunch meetings with two or three different members. This setting allows participants to make meaningful connections that can lead to new and stronger business relationships. Visit www.connect4lunch.com/chattanoogachamber to register.
WE/3 AM Networking at Cadence Coffee Company
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Cadence Coffee Company: 11 E. 7th Street
December AM Networking is co-sponsored by Iron Tribe Fitness and hosted at Cadence Coffee Company. Gather with 75-100 business men and women for an hour of networking and refreshments.
WE/3 An Hour with My Attorney
11:00 a.m. to noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar will explore leases, contracts, powers of attorney, corporate meetings and other topics of interest. Hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, this seminar is free and open to the public. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.
TH/4 Small Business Orientation
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Counselor will discuss basic business planning, including financial projections and legal entities. Attendees will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes, as well as other start-up materials. Hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, this event is free and open to the public. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.
TH/4 Financing Your Business the SBA Way
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This workshop covers SBA loan options, including which loan programs meet specific entrepreneurial needs. The session begins with the five C's of credit - character, cash flow, collateral, capitalization and conditions. The discussion then transitions to an overview of SBA's loan programs and specific information about interest rates, repayment terms and preferred SBA express lenders. Hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, this seminar is free and open to the public. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.
TH/4 Ribbon Cutting for Kid Zone by High Point & Chattz at The Block
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kid Zone by High Point & Chattz at The Block: 200 Broad St
Join the Chattanooga Chamber and River City Company for the grand opening of Kid Zone by High Point and Chattz at The Block.
TH/4 International Business Council Meeting
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Chattanooga State Community College: 4501 Amnicola Hwy
Sharing holiday traditions and participating in a social and networking event.
TH/4 Downtown Council Meeting
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Sheraton Read House Hotel: 827 Broad St
Speaker: Tom Griscom
Meetings cost $15 and valet parking is included. Networking and breakfast will take place from 7:30 – 8 a.m. with the program lasting from 8 – 9 a.m.
TH/4 Reality Check - STEM School
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
STEM School: 4701 Amnicola Highway
Reality Check teaches 9th graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to role-play as heads of household while trying to provide for their families on a set budget. Community volunteers are needed to assist with this event. To volunteer for this Chattanooga Chamber career readiness program, please contact Cathy Humble at 423.763.4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
TH/4 Free IT Infrastructure Advising with Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab (CO.LAB) the first Thursday of every month to receive free business technology advice from Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain. A specialist will be on site to provide guidance on IT infrastructure for financial/ERP systems, customer relationship management, business intelligence, document management, software development, local/networking needs and more. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.
FR/5 Ooltewah/Collegedale Council Coffee
8:30 a.m. to 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.
FR/5 Free Marketing Advising with Libby Santin
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab (CO.LAB) the first Friday of every month to receive free marketing advice from Dynamic Displays & Graphics President Libby Santin. Consultations will explore the process of interweaving marketing into multiple facets of a business. Santin’s areas of expertise include setting the right price points, targeting the ideal customer, creating a brand and determining how to distribute products. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.
SA/6 CO.LAB + CO.STARTERS Holiday Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
To celebrate MainX24, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) will host a Holiday Market showcasing products from businesses that have graduated from the CO.STARTERS program. The public is invited to browse for gifts and tour CO.LAB’s workspace from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.