Jun. 15, ONLINE - Know Your Customer
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Making your customers happy is what lights up every business owner. But who is your customer? What would make them excited to own your product or use your services? After you attend this workshop, you’ll have a detailed description of your ideal customer. Hosted by The Chattery.
Speaker: Suzanne Dulin, Get a Bigger Boat
Register at thechattery.org.
$15
Jun. 16, ONLINE - Downtown Chamber Council Meeting
11 a.m.-noon
Appointed by Governor Bill Lee in October of 2019, Hodgen Mainda will share the challenges presented by two tornado disasters along with the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps he and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance have taken to assist Tennesseans in this unprecedented time.
Register at https://bit.ly/3hii9WR.
No cost.
Jun.
16, ONLINE - Creating a Business Plan
2-4 p.m.
A business plan is critical for small businesses (especially those that are seeking funding). This class is for those that have identified who, what, when, how and where they are selling but need guidance with putting it on paper. From the ground up, we will cover the fundamentals of writing a business plan and then guide you in an interactive, group-setting workshop. Whether you’re just starting your business, or you’re refocusing your mature business, this course is for you. Attendees will walk away from this workshop with the tools and resources they need to complete their business plan. This class is hosted by TSBDC, and will be offered online via Zoom. Registration is required.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
Jun. 17, ONLINE - Chamber Council Collaborative Community Coffee
8-9 a.m.
Join the Southside, Downtown and North Chattanooga Chamber Councils for their first collaborative coffee.
Register at https://bit.ly/2UFfD2W.
No cost.
Jun. 17, ONLINE - Government Contracting 201
9-11 a.m.
This class, hosted in partnership with UT’s PTAC, is designed to help expand your understanding of the complex rules in government contracting. We will cover: evaluating solicitations, developing pricing, acquisition regulations, types of contracts and more. This class is hosted by TSBDC, and will be offered online via Zoom. Registration is required.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
Jun. 17, ONLINE - Branding 101
5:30-6:30 p.m.
What does your branding say about your company? From the golden arches to a checkmark that tells you to get up and do something, branding is speaking for businesses everywhere. Let's have a conversation about how your brand goes beyond a logo. Hosted by The Chattery.
Speaker: Jordan Scruggs, Let's Talk Consulting
Register at thechattery.org.
$15
Jun. 18, ONLINE - Business Building Q&A Series from Bench Builders
10-11 a.m.
Bench Builders featuring Beverly Jerman of Office Furniture Warehouse. Beverly will offer her insights on how COVID will change our workspaces and the ways we will work in the future. We will also explore how the racial protests are affecting the workplace and offer practical HR tips to build a more inclusive workforce.
Presented by Bench Builders
Register at https://bit.ly/3cWKw9i.
No cost.
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Jun. 18, ONLINE - PPP Forgiveness Application Walk-Through
2:30-4 p.m.
This class, hosted in partnership with HHM CPAs, will provide information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Application. We will go through the application and attendees will be able to ask questions. This class is hosted by TSBDC, and will be offered online via Zoom. Registration is required.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
Jun. 18, ONLINE - Introduction to Photoshop
5:30-7 p.m.
Photoshop is one of the most popular Adobe apps. It’s been used for decades for both touching up photos and designing pieces for print or web. This class will be all about how to use Photoshop on your computer. Hosted by The Chattery.
Speaker: Suzanne Ócsai
Register at thechattery.org.
$15
Jun. 19, DIVERSIFY 2020 Virtual Summit
9 a.m.-noon
Join the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce for Diversify, a virtual summit highlighting diversity, inclusion and the 21st century workplace. To ensure the health and safety of our entire community, the Diversify Summit will be an online event, this year. Diversify features breakout sessions led by industry professionals and a keynote presentation by Dr. Manuel Pastor, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies and Ethnicity at USC.
Register at chattanoogachamber.com/events.
$15