* Hixson Community Coffee from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Premier Family Dental, 1963 Northpoint Blvd., Suite 113.
* Ambassador Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at The Car Barn, 6721 Heritage Business Court. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Contact Meredith Rivers for more information or to register in advance at 423-763-4372 or mrivers@chattanoogachamber.com.
* International Trade: Export Financing from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. First floor. Speakers: EXIM Bank — Susan Kintanar, SBA International Trade — Sandro Murtas, and several export finance institutions. The free seminar will provide the nuts and bolts of information needed for exporting. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* MidTown Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Brainerd Golf Course, 5203 Old Mission Road. Meeting cost $10
* Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. First floor. Speaker: Ryan Henn, SBDC small business adviser. Free. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* Find Your Funding from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. First floor. Speakers: Ryan Henn, SBDC small business adviser and Jacqueline Merritt, SBA — Nashville District Office. Free. Learn ways to fund your business. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* What is a Business Plan? And Why Do I Need One? from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. BrightBridge Women’s Business Center staff. No charge for this training which is targeted to individuals who want to start or grow their business. Attendees review the major components of the business plan. Make a reservation at 423-424-4220.
* Affordable Care Act from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15, at BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. Jacqueline Merritt of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Nashville will explain a variety of measures specifically designed for small businesses to help increase access to quality, affordable health insurance. Make a reservation at 423-424-4220.
* 2015 Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Dr. Elaine Swafford, director of the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, will speak. The Chattanooga Chamber’s 2015 Community Leadership Luncheon recognizes 40 graduates from the 2014-15 Leadership Chattanooga Class. Class members showcase their work with five Hamilton County Schools.