* Red Bank/Signal Mountain Chamber Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at Red Bank Community Center, 3620 Tom Weathers Dr. Hamilton County Commissioner and Friends of the Festival Director Chip Baker will speak. $12.
* Merchant Services – Collecting Monies From Your Customer from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This class will teach you the basics of payment processing, discuss the rules and regulations around surcharging and cash discounts, review the security of protecting your customers’ cardholder data and teach you how to pick a merchant service provider. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* ChaTech Social from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. Networking. Food trucks. Live Music. Sponsored by InfoSystems, this ChaTech Social is the chance for Chattanooga’s technology community to network and celebrate InfoSystem’s 25th anniversary. Call 423-826-8700 to register. No cost.
* YPC Members Only April Book Club from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at The Moxy, 1220 King St. Introducing YPC Members Only Book Club. Join YPC for a discussion moderated by Crystal Bishop as they discuss “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential” by John C. Maxwell. Register at ypchattanooga.org. No cost.
* Southside Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Bluebird Row Apartments, 1348 Passenger St. Join the Southside Chamber Council for their monthly Morning Joe. No cost.
* Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Meeting from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr. The council will hear a presentation on “A Soldier’s Journey Home” project. No cost.
* ChaTech Women Panel: Risk Taking from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Center Centre, 811 Broad St., #400. Join ChaTech Women for a panel discussion about the risks our panelists have taken, success from being fearless and the risks they wish they would have taken – moderated by Jennifer Skjellum, director of programs at CO.LAB. Call 423-826-8700 to register. No cost; lunch provided by Dish T’Pass.
* Hixson Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Hixson High School, 5705 Middle Valley Rd. Program: Hixson High School. $10.
* When Does HR Matter & Why from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. (Park across the street in the Republic lot) In this program, we will explore the primary human resource challenges faced by growing small businesses and offer practical suggestions for how to proactively and effectively address them. Speaker: Dan Gilmore (Squire Strategies). Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Social Media 101 from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This introductory class is designed to help you determine which social media platforms you should be utilizing for your business. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* ChattaNewbies at Hutton & Smith from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Hutton & Smith, 431 E. M L King Blvd., Ste. 120. Come mingle with ChattaNewbies + Chattanooga locals to learn what is going on in #CHA. This month we will be heading over to Hutton & Smith, so grab all the newbies you know and join us for this casual happy hour. No cost.
* Small Business Orientation – Morning seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the evening session from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this seminar, we will cover business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and more. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Business After Hours at Budweiser from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at Budweiser of Chattanooga, 200 Shearer St. Held the third Thursday of every month, Business After Hours brings an average of more than 100 area business people together for networking and refreshments. As an attendee, you are encouraged to participate in the Council’s Bi-Annual Silent Auction, which will take place during After Hours. No cost.
* East Brainerd Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 19 at Jason’s Deli, 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. Join the East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the third Friday of every month. No cost.
More on these events and other support for your business at chattanoogachamber.com.