Events and Seminars
• Member Orientation on the Go Monday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Red Bank Civic Center, 3620 Tom Weathers Drive. Free for members and non-members with a light refreshments provided.
• Startup Week Chattanooga presents David Weinberger Monday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga Public Library (4th Floor), 55 E. Main St. Startup Week Chattanooga programming will officially begin with a keynote address from David Weinberger, a nationally-acclaimed author and researcher at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Widely recognized for his books "Too Big To Know," "The Cluetrain Manifesto" and "Small Pieces Loosely Joined," Weinberger is a sought-after voice on how the Internet is redefining the way people interpret the world around them. While presenting in Chattanooga, Weinberger will walk the audience through the notion that the future is a platform. The event is a production of the Chattanooga Spirit Series. Registration required in advance at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-week-kickoff-with-david-weinberger-tickets-12937876537.
• Community Video Conference with Brad Feld Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Miller Plaza - Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Author, blogger, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Brad Feld will engage in a live video conference with Launch Tennessee CEO Charlie Brock at Startup Week Chattanooga. The public is invited to join the conversation and ask Feld their own questions during the video conference. Feld is the co-founder of TechStars and Foundry Group and has authored several books about start-ups, including Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City. The event is sponsored by EPB and Fiber to the Home Council. Advance registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-videoconference-with-brad-feld-tickets-13310894243.
• Member Orientation Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber board room, 811 Broad St. Learn more about how the Chamber can benefit you and your business. For members and non-members, a free, light breakfast will be provided.
• Government Contracting Workshops Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This free seminar covers the basics of government contracting, and topics include how to market to the federal government, how to find government business opportunities, information regarding federal codes, how to find information on the Internet related to government contracting and understanding the government contracting process. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc.
• North Chattanooga Council meeting Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Rusty Gray, of Baker Donelson, will speak on "Common Employment Issues for Businesses."
• CEO Speaker Series featuring Greg Vital Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Hear local CEO Greg Vital share tips for entrepreneurial success at this special Startup Week installment of the CEO Speaker Series. As the head of Independent Healthcare Properties LLC, Vital will share the challenges he has encountered while growing his business and the strategies he has employed to overcome those obstacles. The event is co-produced by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, The Company Lab, Cohutta Bank, The Hutton Co. and AQQOLADE. Advance registration is required. Must register in advance: https://clients.tsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode= event&event=30340166.
• An Hour with My Attorney Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar will explore leases, contracts, powers of attorney, corporate meetings and other topics of interest. Free and open to the public. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.
• MidTown Council meeting Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brainerd Golf Course, 5203 Old Mission Road. Meeting costs $10. Speaker: Chris LeCroy, of Green Spaces, presents, "Sustainable Business Programs."
• Free Public Speaking Coaching from AQQOLADE Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Company Lab, 55 E. Main St. Visit The Company Lab the second Wednesday of every month to receive free public speaking coaching from AQQOLADE. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your start-up, email info@colab.co.
• Finding Your Funding Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn of ways to fund your business. Topics include bootstrapping, crowd funding, angel and venture capital funding, financing options such as HUD 108, SBA 504, SBA 7a and others. This panel discussion will include Sue Malone, Strategies for Small Business; Chip Manning, Angel Syndicates Central; and Mike Ohlman, BrightBridge, among others. Free event. Register online at www.tsbdc.org/chscc.
• Small Business Orientation Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Counselor will discuss basic business planning, including financial projections and legal entities. Attendees will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses, taxes and other start-up materials. Free and open to the public. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.
• CO.STARTERS Summit Keynote with Chris Guillebeau Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Chris Guillebeau is the author of The $100 Startup and a world traveler working to build communities of creative entrepreneurs. As the keynote speaker at the CO.STARTERS Summit at Startup Week, Guillebeau will present his perspectives in, "Inspiring a Community of Unconventional People Doing Remarkable Things." This event is a production of the Chattanooga Spirit Series. Must register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/costarters-summit-keynote-chris-guillebeau-tickets-13321351521.
• YPAC After Hours: Pints for Peace Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at SturmHaus Beer Market, 1120 Houston St., Ste. 120. October is domestic violence awareness month. Join YPAC and Partnership's Young Leaders Circle at SturmHaus to enjoy $3 pints. A portion of the proceeds from every beer sold will go directly to Partnership's Domestic Violence Shelter. Must register in advance: http://ypchattanooga.org/ypac-events/ypac-upcoming-events/event/19-september-after-hours-pints-for-peace-at-sturmhaus-beer-market.
• CHA Startup Awards Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Track 29, 1400 Market St. This event is about celebrating the variety of entrepreneurial talent in the Chattanooga area. Throughout the evening, local business leaders will recognize the most creative and ambitious young companies in town. This Startup Week event is a production of the Lamp Post Group. Must register in advance: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cha-startup-awards-tickets- 12910354217?aff=es2 &rank=1.