July 16, Roundtable Talk with Federal Advocate
9 to 10:30 a.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (please park in Renaissance lot across the street)
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites you to a roundtable discussion regarding the issues and challenges that face small business from a national perspective.
For registration details, call 423) 752-4301.
No cost.
July 17, Red Bank/Signal Mountain Chamber Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Bank High School: 640 Morrison Springs Rd.
Speaker: RBHS Principal Elaine Harper
$12
July 17, Leveraging Social Media
6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace: 302 W. 6th St.
During this class, learn the right social media platforms for your business.
Register thechattery.org.
$15
July 18, SCORE Tax Workshop for Small Businesses
9 to 11:30 a.m.
TN Dept of Revenue: 1301 Riverfront Parkway
Workshop will cover the different ways to structure a business and what taxes and responsibilities are required. What to file, when to file and where to get help.
For registration details, call 423-994-4653.
No cost.
July 18, Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Meeting
9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove: 4586 Forsythia Way
Speaker: Blake Freeman, HCDE Future Ready Institutes
No cost.
July 18, Hixson Chamber Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North River Civic Center: 1009 Executive Dr.
Speaker: Hixson Area Principals
$10
July 18, Social Media 101
3:30 to 5 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Please park across the street in the Republic Parking lot at Renaissance Park)
TSBDC is partnering with 3E Social to deliver a seminar and discussion on how to utilize social media for your business. A brief overview of various social media platforms, their respective audiences and posting best practices on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and more.
Speaker: Lisa Brown, owner of 3E Social
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc.
No cost.
July 19, North Hamilton County Chamber Council Meeting
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Budweiser: 200 Shearer St.
$10
July 19, Find Your Funding
1:30 to 3 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Please park across the street in the Republic Parking lot at Renaissance Park)
Explore your funding opportunities that range from traditional loans to bootstrapping, crowd funding, and angel and venture capital funding. A representative from SBA and TSBDC will discuss the variety of options, including the SBA 504, SBA 7a and others for small business startups.
Speakers: Jackie Merritt, SBA & Lynn Chesnutt, TSBDC
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc.
No cost.
July 19, Ribbon Cutting for Sleep Outfitters Hamilton Place
4:30 to 5 p.m.
Sleep Outfitters Hamilton Place: 7308 Shallowford Rd.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting event at Sleep Outfitters-Hamilton Place.
July 19, Business After Hours | Sleep Outfitters Hamilton Place
5 to 7 p.m.
Sleep Outfitters Hamilton Place: 7308 Shallowford Rd.
Business After Hours brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and refreshments. Business After Hours in July is sponsored by Sleep Outfitters Hamilton Place.
No cost.
July 20, Finding Your Zen in the Corporate World
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace: 302 W 6th St.
Sitting at a desk all day handling stressor after stressor can begin to negatively affect you physically, mentally and emotionally. In this class, you will learn some basic concepts of breath and gentle motion that will allow you to stop stress in its tracks.
Register at thechattery.org.
$15
For the most up to date business event listings, check chattanoogachamber.com.