TU/14 A Focus on Franchising (Free)
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
There are over 3,200 franchises out there in over 80 different industries! Come hear from industry experts about their thoughts on the franchise industry. Learn how to take that 3,200 and turn it into your perfect “1”! In this session we will cover: Why you want to start a business? Misconceptions about franchising? What is a business model? Why own a franchise? How to find the right franchise? And much, much more! Free.
Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc ,View Upcoming Training, Topic = Business Basics
TU/14 Digital Marketing ($55)
9:00 a.m. to Noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This is an interactive and hands-on workshop to help jumpstart your digital marketing efforts and increase your digital knowledge through several, critical how-to’s. You will learn how to advance the brand using critical and powerful digital marketing techniques, through 6 tracks: (1) Time & Process (2) Audience (3) Strategies & Fundamentals: for websites, social media, search engine optimization and other digital tactics (4) Content: (5) Online ads (6) Analytics. Bringing a laptop to this seminar will only help you with knowledge retention. Registration and fee are required at least 1-2 business days in advance. We are unable to offer refunds. A link with payment options will be emailed to you after registration no sooner than 1 week prior to the seminar. Presented by Southside Creative Group. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc, View Upcoming Training, Topic = Marketing/Sales
TU/14 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 mrivers@chattanoogachamber.com
WE/15 Ooltewah/Collegedale Council Meeting
9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Collegedale City Hall: 4910 Swinyar Drive
No meeting cost.
WE/15 An Hour with My Attorney (Free)
11:00 a.m. to Noon
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Business Owners, let the attorney know your area of interest and become informed! Legal topics to be covered: Leases, Contracts, Corporate Formation, Business Transactions, Debt and Equity Funding, and other business related legal topics. Free. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc, View Upcoming Training, Topic = Business Basics
WE/15 Hixson Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
North River Civic Center: 1009 Executive Drive
Meetings cost $10
TH/16 Women Owned Small Business –Government Contracting Workshop (Free)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Come learn about the “Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)/Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Federal Government Contracting Program”. Key Session Topics: Overview of the WOSB Program, WOSB Program Repository, Eligibility Requirements, Government Contracting Opportunities. The presenter will be Jacqueline Merritt, Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration – Nashville District Office. ***Bring your laptops*** Free. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc, View Upcoming Training, Topic = Government Contracting.
TH/16 North Hamilton County Council Meeting with Business After Hours at Budweiser
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Budweiser of Chattanooga: 200 Shearer Street
Join the North Hamilton County Council for their Annual Silent Auction and Business After Hours! Held the third Thursday of every month, Business After Hours brings an average of more than 75 area business people together for networking and refreshments. This month's Business After Hours is co-sponsored by the North Hamilton County Council. As an attendee, you are encouraged to participate in the council's annual silent auction
TH/16 Small Business Orientation (Free)
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
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. Free. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc, View Upcoming Training. Topic: Startup Assistance
FR /17 Reality Check - Howard High School
9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Howard High School: 2500 South Market Street
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
FR/17 Free Legal Advising with Chambliss Startup Group
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Company Lab: 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab the third Friday of every month to receive free legal advice From Chambliss Startup Group. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.