* Hixson Council After Hours from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mikes Tavern, 5211 TN-153, Suite 103. Register at bit.ly/hixsonafterhours. No cost, but guests are encouraged to help support Mike’s Tavern by buying food and/or drink.
* Black Women in Top Leadership from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Edney Innovation Center, Floor Five, 1100 Market St. Three distinguished Black women leaders will speak about their rise to the top, the challenges they faced and how others can succeed. Panelists include Toccora Johnson-Peterson of Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, Marie Webb of EPB and Dakasha Winton of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The discussion will be moderated by Charita Allen of Allen Economic Development Partners. This event is hosted by CO.LAB as part of the Stay Savvy Workshop Series, powered by Startup Week CHA. No cost. Light snacks provided. Register at bit.ly/black-women-lead.
* North Chattanooga Council Coffee from 7:45-9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Lookouts Stadium (AT&T Field), 201 Power Alley. This event will be co-sponsored by the North Chattanooga Council, Hixson Council, Midtown Council, Downtown Council, the Red Bank and Signal Mountain Council, North Hamilton Council, Southside Council, Chattanooga Lookouts and Be-Caffeinated. No cost.
* Procurement Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton County Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Drop-in for the Procurement EXPO hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Council of Chattanooga. Attendees will be able to connect with procurement professionals, lenders, and assistance providers to become vendor-ready. There is no cost to attend. Register at bit.ly/procurement-expo.