Here is the Chattanooga Business calendar for May 30 to June 6:
MON/ 6.1- Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd
Speakers: Lynn Talbott, PHR, HR Business Solutions, LLC
Details: Free.
The instructor will be reviewing the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes which all small business owners should avoid. Practical solutions to overcome these issues and ideas on office efficiency will be discussed. 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 the question and answer period at the end of the class. Registration: Required online.
www.tsbdc.org/chscc
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TUES/ 6.2- 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.
TUES/6.2- North Chattanooga Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: Coach Russ Huesmann. Meetings Cost $10
WED/ 6.3- QuickBooks – Intermediate
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd
Speakers: Lynn Talbott, MBA, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, owner of HR Business Solutions, LLC.
Details: Cost is $110.00.This class is designed for those who have at least 6 months of QuickBooks Desktop experience or are returning to QB after a few years off and need to get refresher. We’ll cover customizing, preferences, asset management, equity accounts, report center, live community, online banking, attachment features, batching invoices, recurring and memorizing transactions and much more. Computers provided. Registration: Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Accounting and Budget
WED/ 6.3- QuickBooks: Online
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd
Speakers: Lynn Talbott, MBA, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, owner of HR Business Solutions, LLC.
Details: $110.00. This class is designed for those who have QBO and want to learn how to move around more efficiently. We’ll cover how to open multiple windows, customizing preferences, equity accounts, report center, live community, online banking, attachment feature, batching invoices, emailing from QuickBooks and advance find. Please bring a laptop if you have one. Registration:Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Accounting and Budget
WED/ 6.3- An Hour with My Attorney
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd
Speakers: Charles G. Fisher, Grant Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C.
Details: Free. 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. Registration: Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Basics
WED/ 6.3- AM Networking at Cohutta Banking Company
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Cohutta Banking Company: 800 Market Street
Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings between 75-135 business people together for an hour of networking and refreshments. To RSVP for this event, please click HERE
WED/ 6.3- Ambassador Orientation
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Board Room: 811 Broad Street
This volunteer orientation includes an overview of Chamber Ambassador duties, as well as training that equips participants
THURS/ 6.4- Downtown Council Meeting
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Sheraton Read House Hotel: 827 Broad St.
Speaker is Bruce Hartmann with Times Free Press
Meetings cost $15. Networking and breakfast will take place from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. with the program lasting from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m
THURS/ 6.4- Communication in the Workplace: Reducing defensiveness and keeping key people
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speakers: Vincent Phipps, M.A., owner of Communication VIP
Details: $90.00. This class teaches you how the fundamentals of asking better questions to receive and clarify information. Learn how to avoid the 4 most common mistakes of asking questions. Discover alternatives to five words and phrases that can increase defensiveness. Steer conversations toward desired results by learning the outcomes of five types of replies. Develop rapport by improving your listening skills. Price includes: certificate of completion, worksheets, and other learning materials.Registration:Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc . Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Basics
THURS/ 6.4- Southside Council Meeting
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E Main Street
Meetings cost $10
THURS/6.4- Free Accounting Systems Advising with LBMC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Company Lab (CO.LAB): 55 E. Main St.
Visit The Company Lab the first Thursday of every month to receive free accounting systems advising from Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.
THURS/ 6.4- Primetime
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
First Tennessee Pavilion: 1826 Reggie White
Take me out! This new member showcase and networking will be baseball and tailgate-themed. Join us in your jerseys for free hot dogs, popcorn, chips, soda, tea, beer, and so much more. The first 50 attendees will receive free Milk & Honey gelato and the first 100 people to arrive will be entered to win a 1 night stay at the Embassy Suites and a $100 gift certificate to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. More details for this event can be found HERE
THURS/ 6.4- Small Business Orientation
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. / 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd
Speakers: Ryan Henn, 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 online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc. Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training. Topic: Startup Assistance
THURS/ 6.4- 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
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center Staff
No charge for this training which is targeted to individuals who want to start or grow their business. Attendees will review the major components of the business plan. And discuss its’ importance to the success of the business. Make your reservation via call to (423)424-4220
FRI/ 6.5- 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
FRI/ 6.5- Ribbon Cutting for Chattanooga Safety Products LLC
10:00 a.m.
Chattanooga Safety Products LLC: 4421 Hwy 58 Plaza, Ste 1
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Chattanooga Safety Products LLC