* Creating a Business Plan: Your Map to Success from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot). Leave with a business plan outline that’s sure to stand out. Sarah Mattson, a counselor at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* East Brainerd Chamber Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Car Barn, 6721 Heritage Chris Gobble, Sr., director of public policy at Chattanooga Chamber, will speak. $12.
* Get Found on Google Search & Maps from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot). Erik McNair of McNair Media will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Ooltewah Collegedale Monthly Mixer from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Puléo’s Grille, 6108 Artesian Cir. There will be complimentary light appetizers as well as drink specials. No cost.
* Social Media 101 from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot). Lisa Brown, owner of 3E Social, will give a brief overview of various social media platforms, their respective audiences and posting best practices on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Spirit of Innovation Awards from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Join the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce as we present the 2018 Spirit of Innovation Awards. 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.: Innovation Fair 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Awards Luncheon.
* YPC Workshop Featuring Alex Lavidge from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at The Edney, 1100 Market St., 5th Floor. Register at ypchattanooga.org. No cost; light snacks provided.
* Enterprise Gateway Chamber Council Meeting from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr. Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson will speak. $10 fee.
* Reality Check at Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences: 865 East Third St. Reality Check teaches ninth graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to roleplay as heads of household on a set budget. Community volunteers are needed to assist with this event. To volunteer for this Chattanooga Chamber career readiness program, contact Cathy Humble at 423-763-4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
* Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Participants receive a Startup packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* North Chattanooga Chamber Council Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at The Daily Ration, 1220 Darmouth St. Join the North Chattanooga Council for networking and coffee. No cost.
* Pick the Brain of the Commercial Insurance Agent from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 26 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Business owners can ask insurance agents questions regarding commercial business insurance. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.