April 16, Ribbon Cutting for Chattanooga Florist, Inc.
Chattanooga Florist, Inc.: 1701 E Main St.
2 to 2:30 p.m.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting event for Chattanooga Florist, Inc.
April 17, Red Bank Chamber Council Meeting
Red Bank Community Center: Tom Weathers Dr., behind Erlanger
Noon to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Mark Harrison
$10
April 18, THE ONE DAY STRATEGIC PLAN: Create a Purpose-Driven Business
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Every year, countless organizations conduct strategic planning and every year, 70% of their plans fail. Capitalize on your strengths and jumpstart your business in 2018 with a One Day Strategic Plan. Get the tools you need to develop: a clearly defined mission statement, your competitive advantage, a focused customer profile, measurable goals and objectives, action steps, a scorecard to track monthly progress, and methods to distribute tasks to team members. Let us help you create a road map toward a new, brighter future.
Free, Breakfast included
Register by contacting Maria Noel at mnoel@chattanoogachamber.com or 423.763.4338
April 18, Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Meeting
Collegedale City Hall: 4910 Swinyar Dr.
9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Christy Gillenwater, CEO Chattanooga Chamber
Free
April 18, Ribbon Cutting for Bite Me Bakery
Bite Me Bakery: 9408 Apison Pike, Ste. 9
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting event for Bite Me Bakery.
April 18, Hixson Chamber Council Meeting
Hixson High School: 5705 Middle Valley Rd.
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Sims, Hixson High School Principal
$10
April 18, When Does HR Matter & Why?
2 to 5 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Every small business owner wears many hats. But when it comes to Human Resources issues, they face an ever-increasing range of legal obligations and risks, and it’s good to know when outside expert help is needed. For example, when engaging independent contractors or hiring interns and other employees there are implications, like properly documenting the terms of the business relationship and clarifying any entitlement to overtime, that should be considered from the get-go. In this program, we will explore the primary human resource challenges faced by growing small businesses and offer practical suggestions for how to proactively and effectively address them.
Speaker: Attorney Dan Gilmore, Founder of Squire Strategies
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
Free
April 19, Small Business Orientation, Morning Seminar
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Get to know our TSBDC staff, as we cover 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.
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
Free
April 19, North Hamilton County Chamber Council Meeting
Budweiser: 200 Shearer St.
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Sheriff Jim Hammond
$10
April 19, Business After Hours | Sponsored by Office Furniture Warehouse
Office Furniture Warehouse: 1900 Stuart St.
5 to 7 p.m.
Business After Hours brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and refreshments. Business After Hours is sponsored by Office Furniture Warehouse.
April 19, Small Business Orientation, Evening Seminar
5:30 to 7 p.m.
The INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Get to know our TSBDC staff, as we cover 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.
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
Free