Here is the Chattanooga Chamber Business calendar of events:
MON/7 Entrepreneur Bookkeeping
Noon–1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: Lynn Talbott, PHR, HR Business Solutions, LLC
Are you an entrepreneur, a small business owner or considering starting your own business? It’s important to keep your finances tidy! Learn 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them. Topics include: how to classify workers, cloud accounting and apps, receipt requirements, meal expenses, and more.
Bring your questions! Register at
tsbdc.org.
MON/7 Ribbon Cutting for Autism & Behavior Services
4–4:30 p.m.
Autism & Behavior Services: 6105 Preservation Drive, Ste. D
TUES/8 Reality Check - East Ridge High School
7:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
East Ridge High School: 4320 Bennett Rd.
Reality Check teaches ninth 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/8 Hixson Chamber Council Community Coffee
8–9 a.m.
Auntie Ann's Pretzels: Northgate Mall
WED/9 2016 Spirit of Innovation Awards
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Chattanooga Convention Center: 1150 Carter St.
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2016 Spirit of Innovation Awards! This event is comprised of an awards luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and an Innovation Fair (Miniature EXPO) from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a period from 1 to 2 p.m. reserved for networking and brand exposure for Spirit of Innovation and Early Innovator finalists, previous winners, event sponsors and innovative community partners.
THUR/10 An Hour with My CPA
11 a.m.–Noon
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: Adam Osborne, CPA Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough
Business owners: Let the CPA know your area of interest and become informed! Accounting topics to be covered include: financial literacy (What do the numbers mean?); record keeping basics (How do you keep up with the money?); and business planning basics. Register at
tsbdc.org.
THUR/10 Southside Chamber Council Meeting
Noon–1 p.m.
green|spaces: 63 E. Main St.
$10
THUR/10 Ribbon Cutting for The Happy Family Coach
3:30–4 p.m.
The Happy Family Coach: 100 Cherokee Blvd., Ste. 304
THUR/10 Everyone Is Not Your Customer - Laser Focused Marketing 101
5:30–8:30 p.m.
BrightBridge Women’s Business Center: 535 Chestnut St., Ste. 161
Speaker: Linda Murray Bullard, LSMB Business Solutions and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
Training includes: principles of marketing, creating a marketing strategy, target market and managing a marketing mix. Register at
brightbridgewbc.org or call 423-648-9251.
THUR/10 Small Business Orientation
5:30–7 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: TSBDC Staff
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. Register at
tsbdc.org.
FRI/11 Reality Check - Central High School
7:30–11 a.m.
Central High School: 5728 Highway 58
Reality Check teaches ninth 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.
FRI/11 Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Speaker: David Carroll
Topic: On The Air: Stories from Chattanooga TV and Radio
$10 LCAA members; $15 LCAA non-members