* Hixson Chamber Community Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Giant Steps Music Corporation, 3841 Hixson Pike. Join the Hixson Council for their monthly Council Coffee. No cost.
* How to Overcome and Deal with Adversity from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. 6th St. In this class, you will get inspired to live again, get pointers on how to get unstuck and to learn a story of overcoming the odds no matter what you may have been through or are currently going through. Register at thechattery.org. $15.
* Pick the Brain of an Attorney: Q&A from 11 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. In this one-hour Q&A session, you can ask any and all of your business-related legal questons from Chuck Fisher, an attorney for Grant, Konvalinka and Harrison PC. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
* MidTown Chamber Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Ponders Funeral Home, 4203 Brainerd Rd. The Chattanooga Zoo will present the program. $12.
* ChaTech Connect: Preparing for Cybersecurity Threats Inside and Outside Your Company from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. The cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, with new threats emerging almost daily. Register at chatechcouncil.org. Free for ChaTech members, $20 for non-members and guests.
* Getting Started: Small Business Finance from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at The Chattery at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. 6th St. This class will introduce small business owners to some basic financial concepts and strategies when starting a small business. Sponsored by Bank of America. Register at thechattery.org. No cost.
* Southside Chamber Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at green|spaces, 63 E. Main St. Networking: 11:30 a.m. to Noon; Program: 12-1 p.m. Kelly Simmons of The Forgotten Child Fund will speak. $12.
* 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 session Thursday, Oct. 10, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Have you been thinking about starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? In this seminar, we will cover business entity options, tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and much more. We will also provide a start-up checklist and other resources that will ensure you are on the right track. Register at tsbdc.org. No cost.
* YPC & Chattanooga Area Food Bank Associate Board + After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at The Bicycle Bar, 45 E. Main St. Grab a drink and grow your network with quality young professionals, and learn more about our event co-host, Chattanooga Area Food Bank Associate Board. Register at ypchattanooga. org. No cost.
More on these events at chattanoogachamber.com.