Events and seminars
* Facebook Advertising Workshop 101 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 25, at BrightBridge, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. This workshop teaches how to target ads, find out who the customer is and fine tune business page info. Speaker: Emily Pilkington with BrightBridge Women. To reserve a seat free seat, visit brightbridgewbc.org/event/fbads7-25/.
* Ooltewah Collegedale Monthly Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Puléo’s Grille, 6108 Artesian Circle. Join the Chamber for the Ooltewah/Collegedale Council for their monthly mixer at Puleo’s Grille, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. There are complimentary light appetizers and drink specials. This event is free.
* East Brainerd Council meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Car Barn, 6721 Heritage Business Court. Join the Chamber for the East Brainerd Council Meeting. $12.
* Enterprise Gateway Council meeting from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr. Join the Chamber for the Enterprise Gateway Council Meeting. Networking from 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. Program from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $10.
* Small Business Orientation – Complimentary Morning Course from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at INCuator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Participants receive a Startup packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within state and federal regulations. To register for this free event, visit clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360136.
* Goal Setting & Goal Achievement from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at BrightBridge, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. Learn how to create and achieve goals for your business, to look at goals from all angles to mitigate the impact of obstacles; use the SWOT analysis to determine the next business development steps, and improve your S.M.A.R.T goal setting skills. To reserve a free seat, visit brightbridgewbc.org/event/goals7-27/.
* Small Business Orientation – Complimentary Evening Course from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at INCuator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Topics include: business entity options and tax registration; the importance of business planning; financing options, and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC. Participants receive a Startup packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations. To register for this free event, visit clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360165.