How to Give a Technical Presentation with Vincent Phipps from 1-3 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the INCubator training room, 100 Cherokee Blvd. ChaTech is hosting a one-session professional development course on how to give a technical presentation. Utilizing his A.M.P.L.I.F.Y. technique, Vincent Phipps teaches technical and IT professionals how to deliver engaging presentations. Register at eventbrite.com/e/how-to-give-a-technical-talk-with-vincent-phipps-tickets-58574237120. $114
Hixson Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Hixson High School, Commons B Room: 5705 Middle Valley Rd. No cost.
INCubator Alumni Social from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Heaven and Ale: 300 Cherokee Blvd., Ste. 101 Join the INCubator team as we reunite with old faces at our first alumni social. Register at eventbrite.com/e/incubator-alumni-social-tickets-60893687659. No cost.
Southside Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Feed Table and Tavern, Event Space: 201 W. Main St., Held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. No cost.
Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council Meeting from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Collegedale City Hall: 4910 Swinyar Dr. No cost.
Hixson Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the North River Civic Center: 1009 Executive Dr. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management will give a presentation. $10.
Facebook Marketing Strategies from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this seminar, Lisa Brown of 3E Social will demonstrate best practices for small business Facebook pages. Topics covered will include content strategy tips, increasing website traffic, understanding analytics and an overview of Facebook’s Business Manager, Ad Manager and Power Editor tools. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. $25
ChaTech Connect on IoT and MLK Smart Corridor from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the UTC SimCenter Auditorium: 701 E. MLK Blvd. Researchers at UTC, in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Department of Transportation, installed a testbed for MLK Smart City Corridor. Listen to this panel discussion to learn how this information is being collected to help officials plan safer streets. Register at eventbrite.com/e/may-connect-iot-and-the-mlk-smart-city-corridor-tickets-56596876782. No cost for members. Non-members fee is $20.
ChattaNewbies at Moxy Chattanooga from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Moxy Chattanooga: 1220 King St. Learn more about this event & ChattaNewbies at facebook.com/chattanewbies/. No cost.
Small Business Orientation – morning seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and evening session from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. The seminar provides training in business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and more. Sarah Mattson of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
North Hamilton County Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Budweiser: 200 Shearer St. Attorney Maury Nicely will speak. $10
Find Your Funding from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this seminar, we will help you explore your funding options, including traditional loans, crowd funding, bootstrapping, angel funding and venture capital funding. Lynn Chesnutt of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Jackie Merritt of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will speak. Register at tsbdc.org/chscc/. No cost.
Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Ma 16 at the Cyclebar Chattanooga, 2372 Lifestyle Way, Ste. Business After Hours brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and refreshments. Business After Hours in May is sponsored by Cyclebar Chattanooga. No cost.
Effective Workforce Planning for Everyone workshop
from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at The Edney, fifth floor, 1100 Market St. Learn how any employer can avoid workforce problems, build critical capabilities and compete stronger through workforce planning. This free workshop for small businesses and nonprofits walks you through the basics and provides practical tips and tools for getting the right people in the right place at the right time. Register at eventbrite.com/e/effective-workforce-planning-for-everyone-t.
Learn from the Pros: Journalists + PR Professionals Share Their Secrets from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at The Edney, fifth floor, 1100 Market St. In this class, public relations professionals and journalists with decades of experience discuss best practices and ways for each group to work together. Panelists include Chloe Morrison (NoogaToday), Karlene Claridy (Claridy Communications), David Martin (Heed PR), Jim Tanner (McCallie School) and Dr. Felicia McGhee (UTC Communications Department). Register at thechattery.org. No cost.
East Brainerd Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 at Jason’s Deli: 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. Join our East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the third Friday of every month at Jason’s Deli. No Cost.
Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 17 at the Chattanooga Convention Center:, 1150 Carter St. The Chattanooga Chamber’s 2019 Community Leadership Luncheon will recognize the graduates from the 2018-19 Leadership Chattanooga Class.