Business Calendar
* East Brainerd Chamber Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at The Chattanooga Event Center, 2193 Park Dr. A digital advertising roundtable will include Cory Barnes of RallyBoost, LLC, Clay Posey of ClearBox Strategies, Inc., Shana Browne of Magnolia Heart Creative, David McJunkin of MyNooga.com & Bryan Bunch of RevLocal. $12.
* Get Found on Google Search & Maps from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Erik McNair of McNair Media will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Ooltewah/Collegedale Monthly Mixer from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Springhill Suites, 8876 Old Lee Hwy. Join the Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council for their monthly mixer, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Complimentary light appetizers as well as drink specials. No cost.
* International Business Chamber Council Mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at The Mad Priest Coffee & Cocktails, 719 Cherry St., Ste. 100. Join the International Business Council for a mixer at The Mad Priest Coffee & Cocktails. Ten percent of all sales during this mixer will go towards the Council’s Scholarship Program to help Chattanooga business students study abroad.
* Social Media 101 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. TSBDC partners with 3E Social to deliver a seminar and discussion on how to utilize social media for your business. A brief overview of various social media platforms, their respective audiences and posting best practices on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Lisa Brown, owner of 3E Social, will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Enterprise Gateway Chamber Council Meeting from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr. Coach Zach Ferrell of Hamilton Heights Christian Academy will speak. $10.
* Intellectual Property 101 from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. When building a business, it can be easy to forget to legally protect what you’ve created. Kevin Christopher, founder of Ridgeline Venture Law, will discuss IP best practices, so entrepreneurs can be better prepared to safeguard the unique attributes of their business. Call 423-752-4301 for registration details. No cost.
* Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the morning session and from 5:30-7 p.m. for the evening seminar on Thursday, Jan. 24 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Get to know our TSBDC staff, as we cover topics such as 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.Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
* Reality Check at Ivy Academy from 12-2:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Ivy Academy, 8512 Dayton Pike. Reality Check teaches 9th graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to role play as heads of household on a 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.
* ACEs, The Tennessee Story: Building Strong Brains Screening Series & Workshop Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m. and Jan. 26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. WTCI-TV 45, 7540 Bonnyshire Dr. This 2-day opportunity will engage up to 140 guests in screenings and guided breakout sessions that will further educate the public on the impact of ACEs on families and the community. Participants will engage in discussions about the content of the screenings and their work in the community in order to help Chattanooga grow as a trauma-informed community. Contact jcrutchfield@wtcitv.org to register. No cost.