Chattanooga area business calendar

Events and Seminars

• Entrepreneur Bookkeeping Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar will review the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes business owners should avoid, practical solutions for overcoming these issues and ideas for office efficiency. To register for the free event, visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.

• Hixson Council Community Coffee Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Bluff View at Northside Apartments, 6200 Hixson Pike, Suite 200. Free event.

• QuickBooks Setup Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Presenter: Lynn Talbott of Business Solutions LLC will talk about how to set up your new QuickBooks files for Pro, Premier or Enterprise version. Registration and fee of $110 due 1-2 business days in advance. Call 423-756-8668 to provide payment and register online by visiting www.tsbdc.org/chscc. Scroll to view upcoming training.

• Ambassador Luncheon Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga, 495 Riverfront Parkway. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Contact Brenda Harrison to register in advance at 423-763-4320 or bharrison@chattanoogachamber.com.

• Intermediate QuickBooks Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Presenter: Lynn Talbott of HR Business Solutions LLC will offer a course designed for those with six months of QuickBooks experience or anyone who needs a refresher. Computers provided. Registration and fee of $110 due 1-2 business days in advance. Call 423-756-8668 to provide payment and register online by visiting www.tsbdc.org/chscc. Scroll to view upcoming training.

• 1 Million Cups Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Society of Work, 701 Market St. Meeting brings Chattanooga's entrepreneurial community together to hear two startup entrepreneurs and unique local businesses pitch their companies. Coffee is provided by Velo Coffee Roasters.

• Intro and Benefits of Social Media Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Attendees will give an interactive overview of social media. Call 423-756-8668 for more information or to register.

• Mid-Town Council Meeting Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brainerd Golf Course, 5203 Old Mission Road. Karen Hundt and Sarah Weeks of the Regional Planning Agency will discuss the Overlay Demonstration Project. Meetings cost $10.

• Chambliss Startup Social Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterhouse Pavilion at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Come socialize with the Chattanooga startup community and meet the new GIGTANK teams at the first Chambliss Startup Social of the 2014 summer season. To learn more about networking opportunities with the Chambliss Startup Group events, visit http://www.chamblissstartup.com/connect.

• Small Business Orientation Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 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. Visit www.tsbdc.org/chscc and scroll to view upcoming training to register.

• North Hamilton County Council Meeting Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Budweiser, 200 Shearer St. Speaker: Dawn Skowronnek of Jack's Chattanoggins. Meetings cost $10.

• Business After Hours Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at SpringHill Suites-Downtown, 495 Riverfront Parkway. Meeting offers local professionals the opportunity to network and socialize at a different area business each month. For more information, contact Whitney Risley at 423-763-4357 or events@chattanoogachamber.com.

• 2014 Leadership Luncheon Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. The Chattanooga Chamber's 2014 Leadership Luncheon will recognize YPAC protégés, as well as 40 graduates from the 2013-2014 Leadership Chattanooga class. Register at http://events.chattanoogachamber.com/sbaweb/events/events.asp.

• Free Legal Advising with Chambliss Startup Group Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Company Lab, 55 E. Main St. Receive free legal advice from the Chambliss Startup Group. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.

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