Here are the local business events scheduled between Saturday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
SA/6 CO.LAB + CO.STARTERS Holiday Market
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 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.
SA/6 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Tyner Academy
10:21 a.m.
to 11:35 a.m.
Tyner Academy: 6836 Tyner Road
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" is a money management program for 11th graders that focuses on savings and credit card management through the use of an interactive PowerPoint presentation. Community volunteers are needed to assist with this event. Please contact Cathy Humble at 423.763.4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
MO/8 Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Presenter: Lynn Talbott, PHR, HR Business Solutions, LLC
The instructor will review the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes, as well as practical solutions to overcome these issues and ideas on office efficiency. Other 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 a Q&A session at the end of class. Register online for this free event at www.tsbdc.org/chscc; scroll to view upcoming training.
TU/9 Hixson Council Community Coffee
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Bethel Bible Village: 3001 Hamill Road
Free event.
TU/9 QuickBooks Setup
8:00 a.m. to noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Presenter: Lynn Talbott, PHR, HR Business Solutions, LLC
This hands-on class will teach you how to set up your new QuickBooks® files for Pro, Premier or Enterprise version. The class will help determine which Quickbooks products are best for your business and cover the basics of using Quickbooks. Computers provided. Registration and fee of $110 due one to two business days in advance. Call 423.756.8668 to provide payment and register online by visiting www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scrolling to view upcoming training.
TU/9 Government Contracting Workshops
9:00 a.m. to noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This free seminar covers the basics of government contracting. Some of the topics include: How to market to the Federal Government, how to find government business opportunities, information regarding federal codes, how to find information on the Internet related to government contracting and understanding the government contracting process. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc.
TU/9 QuickBooks for Beginners
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This class is designed for those with at least 60 days of QuickBooks® experience and files already set up. Class will cover preferences, vendors, sales tax, loans, credit cards, fixed assets, bank accounts, P&L and Balance sheet explanations, invoicing and much more. Computers provided. Registration and fee of $110 are required at least 1-2 business days in advance. Call 423.756.8668 to provide payment and register online by visiting www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scrolling to view upcoming training.
WE/10 midTown Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brainerd Golf Course: 5203 Old Mission Rd
Meeting cost $10.
WE/10 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/10 Free Public Speaking Coaching from AQQOLADE
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab the second Wednesday of every month to receive free public speaking coaching from AQQOLADE. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.
TH/11 Communication in the Workplace: Reducing defensiveness and keeping key people
9:00 a.m. to noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Presenter: Vincent Phipps, M.A., owner of Communication VIP
This class teaches the fundamentals of asking better questions to receive and clarify information. Learn how to avoid the four most common mistakes of asking questions. Discover alternatives to five words and phrases that can increase defensiveness. Develop rapport by improving your listening skills. Registration and $90 fee are required at least 1-2 business days in advance. Call 423.756.8668 to provide payment. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc; scroll to view upcoming training.
TH/11 Southside Council Meeting
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Finley Stadium: 1826 Carter Street
Join the Southside Council for an Economic Forum promoting the growth and development of businesses and residents of the Southside. Presenters include: Nick Wilkinson, City of Chattanooga Martina Guilfoil, CNE and other distinguished representatives.
TH/11 Small Business Orientation
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 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.
FR/12 Affordable Care Act Workshop
11:00 a.m. to noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Certain parts of The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be effective this year, and many aspects of the new law are still unclear. As a business owner, you will want to know how this healthcare policy impacts your business. If you are confused about the changes, costs or your role, you should attend this free workshop directed at explaining the provisions of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act. Register online for this free event at www.tsbdc.org/chscc.
FR/12 Free Financial & Accounting Advising with HHM
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab the second Friday of every month to receive free financial and accounting advice from Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.