Aug. 3, ONLINE – NEWtrepreneur Bookkeeping 
noon-1 p.m.
New to being an entrepreneur? This information-packed class covers 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them. Topics include: how to classify workers, receipt requirements, meal expenses, personal vehicle expenses and more. This class is hosted by TSBDC and HR Business Solutions.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
 
Aug. 3, ONLINE – Ask a QuickBooks ProAdvisor 
2-3 p.m.
QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a great choice for startups and small businesses who need to improve their bookkeeping tools. We will begin this class with a presentation of the recent updates in QBO, then there will be a Q&A discussion with QuickBooks experts.Thisclass is hosted by TSBDC and HR Business Solutions.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
 
Aug. 4, ONLINE - Member Orientation 
8:30-10 a.m. 
Join us via Zoom to learn more about your member benefits and what's going on at the Chamber. 
Check the events calendar at chattanoogachamber.com for Zoom details. 
No cost. 
 
Aug. 4, ONLINE – North Chattanooga Chamber Council Meeting
11:30 a.m.-noon
Join us for as we hear from Dr. Steve Highlander.
Check the events calendar at chattanoogachamber.com for Zoom details. 
No cost.
 
Aug. 5, ONLINE – Pick the Brain of an Attorney (Q&A) 
11 a.m.-noon 
In this one-hour Q&A session, you can ask your business-related legal questions, such as: How should I structure my business? Would I benefit more as an LLC or Sole Proprietor? What should I be including in my contracts and partnership agreements? This class is hosted by TSBDC.
Register at tsbdc.org.      
No cost.
 
Aug. 5, ONLINE - Tech Empowers the Power Company: How EPB uses Tech in Emergency Response
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
EPB uses sophisticated technologies to manage daily operations, minor outages and natural disasters. Hear about the combination of technology, a highly skilled dispatch center and field crews to keep Chattanooga’s lights—and internet—working. Presented by ChaTech, The Chattanooga Technology Council.
Register at https://bit.ly/39DW9C2 for this Zoom presentation.
No cost.
  
Aug. 5, ONLINE - Experience Talks: Texting At Work
noon-1 p.m. 
Kenneth Burke, Director of Marketing at Text Request, hosts an exploratory talk on the innovative work Text Request is doing to change the standards of communications with businesses.
Register at https://bit.ly/39AX9Hi.
In lieu of ticket sales, we ask that you purchase a gift card from a local small business.
 
Aug. 6, ONLINE – Chamber Council Networking
8-9 a.m.
Join us for great networking opportunities and to meet new business connections. Provided by the Downtown Council and the East Ridge Council.
Check the events calendar at chattanoogachamber.com for Zoom details. 
No cost.
 
Aug. 6, ONLINE – Small Business Orientation 
1-2:30 p.m.
Have you been thinking about starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? Maybe you recently started a business but you're worried you may have missed a critical step. This class will cover: business entity options, how to get your business licenses, tax registration, planning and financing options. After attending this class, you will also have access to TSBDC counselors and other resources, including a Startup Checklist that will help ensure you are on the right track.
Register at tsbdc.org.
No cost.
 
Aug. 7, ONLINE - Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Coffee 
8:30-9:30 a.m. 
Consider attending this monthly networking event in Ooltewah to catch up with the best business connections around. 
Check the events calendar at chattanoogachamber.com for Zoom details. 
No cost. 
 
Aug. 8, ONLINE - CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us for a free three hour CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop in partnership with CO.LAB and The Chattery. This workshop is designed to equip you with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn your idea into a business.  
Speaker: April Corbett, Upstate Mississippi
Register at thechattery.org.
No cost.

For more on these events and growing your business, visit chattanoogachamber.com.