Events and seminars
* A Focus on Franchising (Free) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Industry experts will talk about more than 3,200 franchising opportunities for individuals. Register online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* Digital Marketing ($55) from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 14, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This is an interactive and hands-on workshop to help jump start your digital marketing efforts, using websites, social media, search engine optimization and other digital tactics and analytics. Bringing a laptop to this seminar will only help you with knowledge retention. Registration and fee are required at least 1-2 business days in advance. Register online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* Ambassador Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p. m. Tuesday, April 14, at The Car Barn, 6721 Heritage Business Ct. 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.
* Ooltewah/Collegedale Council meeting from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive. No meeting cost.
* An Hour With My Attorney (Free) from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 15, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Legal topics to be covered include leases, contracts, corporate formation, business transactions, debt and equity funding, and other business related legal topics. Register online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* Hixson Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive. Meetings cost $10.
* Women-Owned Small Business Government Contracting Workshop (Free) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Come learn about the “Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)/Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Federal Government Contracting Program.” The presenter is Jacqueline Merritt, business opportunity specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration – Nashville District Office. Bring a laptop. Free. Register online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* North Hamilton County Council meeting with Business After Hours at Budweiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Budweiser of Chattanooga, 200 Shearer Street. Join the North Hamilton County Council for their Annual Silent Auction and Business After Hours. Held the third Thursday of every month, Business After Hours brings an average of more than 75 area business people together for networking and refreshments.
* Small Business Orientation (Free) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Free. Register online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
* Free Legal Advising with Chambliss Startup Group from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 17, at The Company Lab: 55 E. Main St. Visit The Company Lab the third Friday of every month to receive free legal advice From Chambliss Startup Group. To schedule a 30-minute time slot for your startup, email info@colab.co.