5/23 Doing Business with Government Part 1 – Certification
9:30 – 11 a.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Federal, state and local governments offer businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars’ worth of products and services through government contracting. Learn the steps in the process to become certified with assistance from an SBA Business Opportunity Specialist. Part 1 of 2 Certification & Solicitation.
Speaker: Kena Dixon, SBA, and Paul Middlebrooks, UT Procurement
Register for free at
clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30370011.
5/23 Facebook Advertising Workshop 101
10:30 a.m.
– Noon
BrightBridge: 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161
Learn how to target your ads, learn who your customer is and fine tune your business page. This workshop is developed and delivered by an e-commerce seller, not a Facebook employee. As such the views or opinions expressed are those of the instructor. If you need help establishing a page and/or need a laptop, please let us know at least 3 days in advance.
Materials needed: Active Facebook Business Page and laptop computer
Speaker: Emily Pilkington with BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
To reserve your free seat visit
brightbridgewbc.org/event/FBads5-23/.
5/23 Doing Business with Government Part 2 – Solicitation
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Contracting with the federal government can open the door to many opportunities for your small business and can aid your business growth. Learn to find contract opportunities and find out more about responsibilities of a contractor. Part 2 of 2 of Certification & Solicitation.
Speaker: Kena Dixon, SBA, and Paul Middlebrooks, UT Procurement
Register for free at
clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30370015.
5/23 East Brainerd Chamber Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Car Barn: 6721 Heritage Business Court
$12
5/23 Ribbon Cutting for Tennessee Imaging and Vein Center
4:30 – 5 p.m.
Tennessee Imaging and Vein Center: 1604 Gunbarrel Rd.
5/23 Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Monthly Mixer
5 – 7 p.m.
Puléo's Grille: 6108 Artesian Cir.
Join the Ooltewah/Collegedale Council for their monthly mixer at Puléo's Grille. This event is held on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Complimentary light appetizers and drink specials available at this free event.
5/24 How to Get a Business Bank Loan in 5 Minutes
11 a.m. – Noon
BrightBridge: 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161
Topics include: what small businesses need to know about meeting their banker, what lenders look for in a loan applicant, what is needed for a loan application, why credit score matters.
Speaker: Scottie Neil, Pinnacle Bank and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
Reserve your free seat at
brightbridgewbc.org/event/BusnLoan5-24/.
5/25 Enterprise Gateway Chamber Council Meeting
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Hospice of Chattanooga: 411 Oakwood Dr.
Join us for networking from 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. with a program to follow, from 8:30 – 9:30.
$10
5/25 Small Business Orientation- Complimentary Morning Course
11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Participants receive a startup packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations.
Topics include: business entity options and tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC.
Register for this free event at
clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360132.
5/25 Small Business Orientation- Complimentary Evening Course
5:30 – 7 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Topics such as business entity options and tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options, and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC. Participants receive a startup packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations.
Register for this free event at
clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360161.