Events and seminars
‘ Member Orientation from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Chamber board room, 811 Broad St. Learn more about how the Chamber can benefit you and your business. For members and non-members. Free. Light breakfast.
‘ North Chattanooga Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at The INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Meetings cost $10.
‘ Get a Job Training Session for New Volunteers from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Chamber board room, 811 Broad St. Get A Job is the Chamber’s 10th grade school-to-work program. This program is designed to help students search and prepare for employment opportunities. Volunteers go into the classroom to offer students information about interviewing, completing applications and appropriate dress for work. Lunch is provided. For reservations, call 423-763-4321 or email chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
‘ AM Networking sponsored by Social Joey from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Beast + Barrel, 16 Frazier Ave. Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings between 75-135 business people together for an hour of networking and refreshments.
‘ AM SCORE Small Business Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 at The INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn about funding, business plans, minority business planning, women in business and participate in mini-counseling sessions. Lunch is provided with advanced registration. Go to scoreworkshop.eventbrite.com.
‘ Downtown Council Meeting from 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at The Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. Meetings cost $15. Networking and breakfast take place from 7:308 a.m. with the program lasting from 8-9 a.m.
‘ International Trade from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd, first floor. Registration required at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ East Ridge Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Meetings cost $10.
‘ Small Business Orientation 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Ryan Henn, SBDC small business adviser, will discuss 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. Registration required online at tsbdc.org/chscc.
‘ Ooltewah/Collegedale Council Coffee from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Wired Coffee Bar, 9447 Bradmore Lane. Consider attending this monthly networking event in Ooltewah to catch up with the best business connections around.