Chattanooga Business Calendar Jan. 31-Feb. 7

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2015

MO/2 Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
Noon to 1:00 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/3 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/3 North Chattanooga Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The INCubator:  100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: Lynn Talbott, HR and Office Management Consultant
Topic: 10 Biggest Mistakes in Bookkeeping
Meetings cost $10.

TU/3 Ribbon Cutting for European Wax Center
2:00 p.m.
European Wax Center: 345 Frazier Ave, Ste 101
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at European Wax Center.

TU/3 Orientation on the Go!
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ripple Theater: 3264 Brainerd Road

WE/4 AM Networking at Community Pie
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Community Pie: 850 Market Street

WE/4 Ribbon Cutting for The Walls Group, CPAs
10:30 a.m.
The Walls Group, CPAs: 401 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at The Walls Group, CPAs.

WE/4 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.

WE/4 Technology as a Strategic Advantage in your Business
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 100
All are invited to this free event presented by Keith Hales of LBMC Technologies. Contact Tabitha Erickson at terickson@chattanoogachamber.com to register.

WE/4 Quickbooks – Beginners II
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This class is designed for those with at least 90 days of QuickBooks Desktop experience. Class will cover editing chart of accounts, advanced preferences, sales tax, customers, loans, credit cards, fixed assets and bank accounts, and the reports feature. Computers provided. Presented by: Lynn Talbott, MBA, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, owner of HR Business Solutions, LLC.  Registration and fee of $110 are required at least 1-2 business days in advance. Register at www.tsbdc.org/chscc  - scroll to view upcoming training. A link with payment options will be emailed to you after registration the week of the seminar.

TH/5 Downtown Council Meeting
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Sheraton Read House Hotel: 827 Broad St.
Speaker: Kim White
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/5 Communication in the Workplace: 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/5 Southside Council Meeting
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E. Main Street
Speaker: Dionne Jennings, Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Meetings cost $10.

TH/5 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.

TH/5 What is a Business Plan and Why Do I Need One?
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center: 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161
This workshop is targeted to individuals who are wanting to start or grow their  business. Attendees will review the major components of a business plan.  And discuss its’ importance to the success of the business.  Hosted by the BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, this event is free and open to the public. Call 423.424.4220 to register.

FR/6 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/6 2015 EXPO Orientation
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 100
Topics include pre-event publicity, trade show tactics and booth display strategies. This luncheon costs $12 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. Register before Wednesday, February 4th to guarantee your spot at EXPO Orientation. Space is limited! Email Chamber Events Coordinator, Kaia Gober, at events@chattanoogachamber.com.

FR/6 Ribbon Cutting for District 6 Fitness
Noon
District 6 Fitness: 1500 Chestnut St., Suite B
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at District 6 Fitness.



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