Events and seminars
‘ How To Buy or Sell a Business from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. First floor. The free seminar is conducted by a business owner who is a CPA that is a certified evaluator of businesses, to cover any and all legal issues and documents involved in the transfer of assets of a business. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ Red Bank Council meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Red Bank Community Center, Tom Weathers Drive. Special Agent Juan Alicia will speak on counterfeit currency and identification. Meetings cost $10.
‘ Ooltewah/Collegedale Council meeting from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive. Fred Child, host of Performance Today, will speak.
‘ An Hour With My Attorney from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Attorney Charles G. Fisher of Grant Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C., will offer advice to business owners. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ Hixson Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive. Greta Hayes, head of the city’s family and youth development, will speak. Meetings cost $10.
‘ Enterprise Gateway Council meeting from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive. Speaker: James Brantley, Chattanooga Zoo. Meetings cost $10.
‘ Becoming a Better Employer – Wages & Compensation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at CEG/BDC INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Speaker: Maury Nicely, Attorney, Evans, Harrison & Hackett. One of the most fundamental obligations for any employer is the requirement to pay its employees properly. There are a number of federal and state laws that regulate the compensation of employees.
‘ Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. First floor. Speakers: Ryan Henn, SBDC small business advisor. Free. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ International Business Council meeting from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Speakers: Christian Hoeferle and Karen Claypool will speak on “Doing Business Across Borders: Cultural Differences between Germany and the United States.” Meetings cost $10.
‘ Cereal + CO.STARTERS at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Company Lab, 1100 Market St., Suite 100. The CO.LAB is starting a new CO.STARTERS cohort in October, but this time with a different flavor – cereal on Saturday mornings. If you or someone you know is interested, email the CO.LAB team at info@colab.is for more information and to apply. Saturday for 9 weeks with good vibes and more than enough cereal, now offered for a lowered price of $150.