* NEW-trepreneur Bookkeeping from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. This information-packed class covers 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and solutions to overcome them. Topics include: how to classify workers, receipt requirements, meal expenses, personal car expenses and more. Register at https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30400083. No cost.
* Red Bank/Signal Mountain Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Join the Red Bank/Signal Mountain Council for their annual update from the City of Red Bank. City Commissioner Tyler Howell speaks on what’s happening with the community. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsde6hqD8tHdbhD2YF6zDdcyRyYfQQis9K. No cost.
* Ooltewah/Collegedale Council Meeting from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. The opening of the new Parkridge North Emergency Room on Lee Highway will provide a high caliber of emergency care for communities in the Ooltewah/Collegedale Council footprint. In preparation for the opening on Oct. 5, representatives from Parkridge North ER share an update on what this brand new, 11-room, 22,000 sq. ft. facility, will mean for the community. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcO-trzsoG9R9DNHRx3yIlGsCGwmrpypE. No cost.
* Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. This class will cover business entity options, how to get your business licenses, tax registration, planning and financing options. After attending this class, you will also have access to Tennessee Small Business Development Center counselors and other resources, including a startup checklist. Register at https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30400078. No cost.
* Find Your Funding from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. In this class, we will help you explore your funding options. We’ll cover traditional loans, crowd funding, bootstrapping, angel funding and venture capital funding. A representative from the Small Business Administration will also be present to discuss SBA loans. Hosted by TSBDC. Register at https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30400079. No cost.
* 2020 Chattanooga Chamber Awards from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. The Chattanooga Chamber will virtually host the Chamber Awards, honoring this year’s Chamber (formerly Annual Meeting) Award winners and the 2020 Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year, as well as Small Business Award recipients postponed from spring due to COVID-19. While this year’s event looks different, it’s still important to recognize local companies leading in areas like sustainability, creating healthy workplaces and supporting diversity, inclusion and education. View at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6RGfWoO8Wg&feature=youtu.be. No cost.
* Application Deadline for Food & Beverage Recovery Program at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. This program is designed for restaurants, caterers, breweries, food trucks, pre-packaged food & beverage companies (and more), and will provide the tools and resources needed to pivot in response to the global pandemic. It is a 4-week virtual course, starting October 6th, which includes two weekly webinars where we will challenge our participants to reevaluate their business and their practices, and to plan for a profitable future. Participants will also have access to business counselors and consultants (attorneys, CPAs, social media experts, and more). Hosted by TSBDC and Proof Incubator. Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MPlP5vZBIeMBPCaaeB6sDu3EflQSc3wyXLzzuWSm23c/viewform?edit_requested=true. No cost.