» Creating a Business Plan from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The session covers the fundamentals of writing a business plan and then guide you in an interactive, group-setting workshop to get those ideas onto paper. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
» AM Networking | Sponsored by J.D. Frost & Company from 8- 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at J.D. Frost & Company, 1413 Chestnut St., Suite 400. Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and hot coffee. No cost.
» Spring Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Brainerd Crossroads (BX), 4011 Austin St. Local employers will identify potential employees for immediate or future hires.
» Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the morning session and from 5:30- 7 p.m. for the evening session at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this seminar, we will cover business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and more. Lynn Chesnutt of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
» East Ridge Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Speaker: Hal Bowling, executive director of LAUNCH CHA, will speak. $12.
» Downtown Council After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Bantam + Biddy, 728 Market St. Stop in to meet and network with other downtown businesses and members. No cost.
» Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, at Wired Coffee Bar, 5707 Main St. No cost.
» LCAA Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. CEO Derek Bullard will discuss the Institute’s work and his vision for the nonprofit as well as offer a tour of the institute. Call 423- 756-2121 to register. LCAA Members: $12 Nonmembers: $16.
More on these events and other support for your business at chattanoogachamber.com.