» Government Contracting from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 20 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Contracting with the federal government can open the door to many opportunities for your small business and can aid in the growth of your business tremendously. In this comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know about government contracting (how to find contract opportunities, your responsibilities as a contractor and how to be successful in today’s procurement marketplace). Speaker: Paul Middlebrooks, UT Procurement. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
» Chattanooga Chamber Annual Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. The Chamber’s 2019 Annual Meeting recognizes Chattanooga companies over 100 years old and presents awards to local organizations that lead in their industries and impact our community.
» HR Matters from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. When it comes to Human Resources, business owners face an ever-increasing range of legal obligations and risks. This class covers the legal landscape, employees vs. contractors, the hiring process and general HR rules (overtime, benefits, performance reviews). We’ll explore the primary human resource challenges faced by growing small businesses and offer practical suggestions for how to proactively and effectively address them. Speaker: Dan Gilmore, Squire Strategies. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
» Retirement Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. 6th St. Register at the chattery.org. Pay what you can.
» Southside Chamber Council Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at The Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St. Join the Southside Council for their monthly Morning Joe. Held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. No cost.
» Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Meeting from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr. Program: Panel on how to attract and maintain quality employees. No cost.
» Hixson Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Dr. Speed Networking. $10.
» August ChattaNewbies at BODE Chattanooga from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at BODE Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St. (Park on the street or in Citipark Garage). Come mingle with ChattaNewbies + Chattanooga locals to learn what is going on in #CHA. Grab all the newbies you know and join us for this casual happy hour. Learn more about this event & ChattaNewbies at facebook.com/chattanewbies. No cost.
» Enterprise Gateway Chamber Council Meeting from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr. Speaker: Joe Deering, TDOT. $10.
» Small Business Orientation (Morning) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
» ChaTech’s CxO Auction from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Pkwy. The CxO Auction is the premier technology event of the year. It combines a fun dinner with the opportunity for technology service providers, hardware/software vendors and consultants to bid for various meetings with CxO tech leaders from major enterprise companies in the area. Join ChaTech for a fun evening of networking. Every attendee (21+) will be invited to participate in a whiskey tasting of Chattanooga Whiskey’s finest. Register at chatechcouncil.org. $175 for individual ticket, $1,100 for table (8 tickets).
» Small Business Orientation (Evening) from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
» iPhoneography: Editing Photos from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. 6th St. Phones take great photos, but there are some limitations. This class will teach you how to dodge limitations – like not being able to set the camera to manual – and master the hacks and tricks to get photos to share on social media that look like they were shot on a DSLR and edited on a computer. Register at thechattery.org. $20.
» YPC, Emerging Leaders & Red Shoe Society + After Hours from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Mercedes-Benz at Long, 6039 International Dr. Calling all young professionals. Come mix & mingle at this After Hours event hosted & sponsored by Mercedes-Benz at Long. Join us to meet other young professionals, learn about new ways to get involved, exchange business cards and schedule a test drive of a Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle. Register at chattanoogachamber.com/events. No cost.
» Improv for Business from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. 6th St. This class identifies and reinforces the improv principles many of us already use to negotiate with customers or managers, manage an effective brainstorming session, mitigate stress and contribute to a positive work environment. No theater skill or experience needed in this safe place for learning. Register at thechattery.org. $22.
More on these events and other support for your business at chattanoogachamber.com.