‘ Reality Check at Soddy Daisy High School from 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Soddy Daisy High School, 618 Sequoyah Access Rd. Reality Check teaches ninth graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to role-play as heads of household on a set budget. To volunteer for this Chattanooga Chamber career readiness program, please contact Cathy Humble at 423.763.4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
‘ Hixson Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Christian Brothers Automotive, 5595 Hixson Pike. Join the Hixson Council for their monthly coffee. Free.
‘ Women Owned Small Business: City and Federal Government Contracting from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this two part session, first, learn how to start doing business with the City of Chattanooga, through their free Vendor Registry for Diverse Business Enterprise. Secondly, learn about the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Key topics include eligibility requirements and steps towards the certification process. Speakers include Jacqueline Merritt of the Small Business Administration and James McKissic, director of diversity for the city of Chattanooga. Register for the free seminar at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ Social Media 101 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. TSBDC partners with 3E Social to deliver a seminar and discussion on how to utilize social media for your business. A brief overview of various social media platforms, their respective audiences and posting best practices on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Speaker: Lisa Brown, CEO of 3E Social. Register for the free seminar at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ midTown Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Spare Time Chattanooga, 5518 Brainerd Rd. Maury Nicely will speak. $12.
‘ Southside Chamber Council Meeting from 12-1 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at green|spaces, 63 E Main St. Eric Myers of the Chattanooga Design Studio will speak on the South Broad District. $12.
‘ YPC After Hours at Jack Brown’s Burger Joint from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Jack Brown’s Burger Joint, 818 Georgia Ave. Mingle with the Young Professionals of Chattanooga at their monthly After Hours event.
‘ East Brainerd Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Hilton Garden Inn, 2343 Shallowford Rd. Join the East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the second Friday of every month. Free.
‘ Money School presented by CNE from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at The BX – Brainerd Crossroads, 4011 Austin St. Money School is a free financial education day covering everything from paying off student debt to buying a house to retirement. Open to ages 13 and up. Free. Register at Money SchoolCHA.org.