April 30, Creating a Business Plan
9-11 a.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot)
We will cover the fundamentals of writing a business plan and then guide you in an interactive, group-setting workshop to get those ideas onto paper. Whether you’re starting your business, or refocusing your mature business, this course is for you.
Speaker: Sarah Mattson (TSBDC)
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
No cost.
May 1, AM Networking | Sponsored by J.D. Frost & Company
8-9 a.m.
J.D. Frost & Company: 1413 Chestnut St., Ste. 400
Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and hot coffee. This month's AM Networking will be sponsored by J.D. Frost & Company.
No cost.
May 2, Spring Job Fair
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Brainerd Crossroads (BX): 4011 Austin St.
Join us for the premier job fair event in the Chattanooga area. Local employers will identify potential employees for immediate or future hires.
May 2, Ribbon Cutting for South Broad Storage
10-10:30 a.m.
South Broad Storage: 2430 Cowart St.
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a ribbon cutting event for South Broad Storage.
May 2, Small Business Orientation - Morning Seminar
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot)
Have you been thinking about starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? In this seminar, we will cover business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and more.
Speaker: Lynn Chesnutt (TSBDC)
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
No cost.
May 2, East Ridge Chamber Council Meeting
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
East Ridge Community Center: 1517 Tombras Ave.
Speaker: Hal Bowling, Executive Director of LAUNCH CHA
$12
May 2, Downtown Council After Hours
5:30-.7:30 p.m.
Bantam + Biddy: 728 Market St.
Join the Downtown Chamber Council for their After Hours event at Bantam + Biddy as part of Alley Hour for Cooper's Alley. Stop in to meet and network with other Downtown businesses and members.
No cost.
May 2, Small Business Orientation - Evening Seminar
5:30-7 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot)
Have you been thinking about starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? In this seminar, we will cover business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and more.
Speaker: Lynn Chesnutt (TSBDC)
Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/.
No cost.
May 3, Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Coffee
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Wired Coffee Bar: 5707 Main St.
Consider attending this monthly networking event in Ooltewah to catch up with the best business connections around.
No cost.
May 3, LCAA Lunch and Learn
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Siskin Children’s Institute: 1101 Carter St.
Siskin Children’s Institute works to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. Join the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association as we hear from CEO Derek Bullard over lunch discussing the Institute’s work and his vision for the nonprofit as well as a tour of the institute.
Call 756-2121 to register.
LCAA Members: $12
Non-Members: $16
More on these events and other support for your business at chattanoogachamber.com.