MON/ 5.11- Reality Check - Brainerd High School
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Brainerd High School: 1020 North Moore 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.
TUES/ 5.12- Hixson Community Coffee
8:00 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m.
Premier Family Dental: 1963 Northpoint BLVD., Ste. 113
TUES/ 5.12- 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 or EMAIL mrivers@chattanoogachamber.com
WED/ 5.13- Reality Check - East Ridge High School (early session)
7:30 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.
East Ridge High School: 4320 Bennett 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.
WED/ 5.13– International Trade: Export Financing
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Speakers: EXIM Bank - Susan Kintanar, SBA International Trade- Sandro Murtas, and several export finance institutions. Details: Free. Join us to discuss best ways to manage your export financing. Learn about the financing tools that will help you grow your exports and increase your bottom line. Seminar will provide the nuts and bolts of information needed to become a successful exporter.
Topics will include:
• How to finance your export transaction
• What it takes to ship an order internationally
• Identify the local support to facilitate global commerce.
Registration: Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc. Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Business Basics
WED/ 5.13- Reality Check - East Ridge High School (late morning session)
11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
East Ridge High School: 4320 Bennett 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.
WED/ 5.13- midTown Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brainerd Golf Course: 5203 Old Mission Rd.
Meeting cost $10
WED/ 5.13- Ribbon Cutting for Murphy USA 7587
2:00 p.m.
Murphy USA 7587: 3538 Cummings Hwy.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Murphy USA 7587
THUR/5.14- Small Business Orientation
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Speaker: 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
THUR/ 5.14- Ribbon Cutting for Kerry Smith State Farm Insurance
12:00 p.m.
Kerry Smith State Farm Insurance: 3501-C Dayton Blvd.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Kerry Smith State Farm Insurance
THUR/ 5.14– Find Your Funding
1:00 – 2:00 pm
TN Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, First Floor
Speakers: Ryan Henn, SBDC Small Business Advisor and Jacqueline Merritt, SBA – Nashville District Office
Details: Free. Learn of ways to fund your business. Topics to include, Bootstrapping, Crowd Funding, Angel & Venture Capital Funding, Financing options such as HUD 108, SBA 504, SBA 7a and others .
Registration: Required online. www.tsbdc.org/chscc . Scroll & Click =View Upcoming Training, *Topic = Financing
THURS/ 5.14- What is a Business Plan? And Why Do I Need One?
6:00 p.m. - 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/ 5.15- Affordable Care Act
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161
Jacqueline Merritt, US Small Business Administration, Nashville District Office
No charge for this training. The Affordable Care Act includes a variety of measures specifically for small businesses that help lower premium cost growth and increase access to quality, affordable health insurance. Depending on whether you are self-employed, an employer with fewer than 25 employees, an employer with fewer than 50 employees, or an employer with 50 or more employees, different provisions of the Affordable Care Act may apply to you. Learn about the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act based on the size of your business. Make your reservation via call to (423) 424-4220.
FRI/ 5.15- 2015 Leadership Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chattanooga Convention Center: 1150 Carter St.
Speaker: Dr. Elaine Swafford, Director, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy.
The Chattanooga Chamber’s 2015 Community Leadership Luncheon will recognize 40 graduates from the 2014-15 Leadership Chattanooga Class. Class members will showcase their work with five Hamilton County Schools. These include Clifton Hills Elementary, East Lake Academy, East Lake Elementary, Ivy Academy and Red Bank Community School. To learn more about Leadership Chattanooga, watch our
Get Inspired: Leadership Chattanooga video. The event will also recognize eight participants in Protégé program sponsored by YPAC. For more information about Protégé Chattanooga, click here.