* New-trepeneur bookkeeping from 12-1 p.m. Monday, June 1. New to being an entrepreneur? This class covers 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them. Topics include: how to classify workers, receipt requirements, meal expenses, personal car expenses and more. Discounts on integrated apps and QBO available. This class is hosted by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and HR Business Solutions and will be offered online via Zoom. Registration is required. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
* North Chattanooga Chamber Council Meeting from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. The The River City Company’s Kim White will be discussing how North Chattanooga has grown & developed over the past 30 years and the vision for the next 30 years. Register at https://bit.ly/2M8qzBz. No cost.
* 2020 Virtual YP Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Join the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals of Chattanooga (YPC) for our first Virtual YP Summit. Register at chattanoogachamber.com/events. $10.
* Pick the brain of an attorney from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 3. In this one-hour Q&A session, you can ask any of your business-related legal questions, such as: How should I structure my business? Would I benefit more as an LLC or Sole Proprietor? What should I be including in my contracts and partnership agreements? This class is hosted by TSBDC and will be offered online via Zoom. Registration is required. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
* LC/LCAA lunch & learn from 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Hosted by Leadership Chattanooga and the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association, this event will discuss the current state of COVID-19 in Chattanooga with local medical professionals including Don Mueller, the CEO of Children’s Hospital at Erlanger; Rae Bond, CEO, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society and local physicians. Register via Zoom at https://bit.ly/36BsRmi. No cost.
* Introduction to product photography from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Whether you’re a small-business owner or have a side hustle that sells products, knowing how to style and photograph your items to share on social media and your website is part of the key to getting noticed. Presented by The Chattery with Suzanne Ócsai as speaker. Register at thechattery.org. $20.
* How Local Businesses Are Responding to COVID-19 from 2-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Chris Ramsey with Simple Choice PPE joins the Chamber on a live chat to talk about his efforts to protect the community. When he’s not distributing vitally-needed protective equipment, he’s helping to make sure free COVID-19 testing is available to high-risk communities. Register at https://bit.ly/2XbsmMA.
* Bench Builders’ COVID webinar series featuring Geoff Rowson and Annette Griffin from Totem from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, June 4 to help employers solve the three big challenges of healthcare today – cost, quality and over-utilization. They will also discuss ongoing challenges with the coronavirus as businesses reopen and employees return to work. Register at https://bit.ly/3caQFi1. No cost.
* Allergies or COVID-19? from 1:30-2 p.m. Friday, June 5. It’s allergy season, and sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between coronavirus symptoms and allergies. In a live call with the Chamber, Dr. Marc Cromie and Dr. Todd Levin with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic will walk us through the symptoms of both and help you determine if you need a COVID-19 test or an allergy test. Register at https://bit.ly/2U6LARN.
* Virtual language social with Chattanooga School of Language and The Chattery from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5. This month we’re offering German, Japanese, Beginning Spanish and Intermediate Spanish. Register at thechattery.org. $15.
* Introduction to Selling on eBay from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Learn how to turn unwanted items around your house into extra cash. You’ll learn tips on how to start or improve your sales on eBay. Presented by The Chattery. Speaker: Natasha Romanova. Register at thechattery.org. $15.
* Managing mental health in the midst of uncertainty from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7. So often, we can become afraid of the idea of “mental health”. This course is designed to clarify some of the myths of trauma and mental health and share why this knowledge is relevant for everyone. It is also designed to teach basic skills in identifying, understanding and responding to mental health moments before they become crisis. Presented by The Chattery and led by Jeigh Billingy of Suspire. Register at thechattery.org. $20.
For more on these events and growing your business, visit chattanoogachamber.com.