Events and Seminars
• Ooltewah/Collegedale candidate forum Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive. The Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council will host a Hamilton County District 7 Candidate Debate at Collegedale Municipal Building. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and moderated debate will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. Candidates for Hamilton County District 7 will feature Sabrina Turner, Phil Smartt, Perry Perkins and Ezra Maize. The debate will be moderated by Council President Joshua Michalski. Questions will focus on community issues identified by the council and community leadership. There is no cost to attend.
• Ambassador luncheon Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga, 495 Riverfront Parkway. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Please contact Brenda Harrison to register in advance at 423-763-4320 or bharrison@chattanoogachamber.com.
• ConnectForLunch Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at participating local restaurants. ConnectForLunch is a Chattanooga Chamber program bringing professionals together for face-to-face lunch meetings with two or three different members. This setting allows participants to make meaningful connections that can lead to new and stronger business relationships. Visit www.connect4lunch.com/chattanoogachamber to register.
• 1 Million Cups Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Harvest Creative, 1423 Market St. Held every Wednesday, 1 Million Cups brings Chattanooga’s entrepreneurial community together to hear two start-up entrepreneurs and unique local businesses pitch their companies. Each event includes a Q&A session with featured participants. Coffee is provided by Velo Coffee Roasters.