Events and seminars
› NEWtrepreneur Bookkeeping? 10 Mistakes To Avoid, from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday, May 8, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner or considering starting your own business? Lynn Talbott, president of HRBiz and Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, will speak. Register at clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360186.
› Hixson Community Coffee from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Juice Bar, 5546 Highway 153, Suite 106.
› Knowing Your Voice! from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 9, at BrightBridge, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. How confident are you in speaking on behalf of your business? Learn how to have confidence in your business with public speaking with Donna Elle of the BrightBridge Women’s Business Center. Reserve a seat at brightbridgewbc.org/ event/media.
› midTown Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road. $10.
› Advanced Marketing-SEO ($40) Advanced from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Deep dive into all things SEO. Learn Google SEO requirements and organic and paid SEO strategies across top digital assets. Prerequisites: Must have a website that has been LIVE for at least 3-6 months, Google Anlaytics setup on your website, mobile-friendly website, “Google Your Business” setup, at least two active social media channels for your business, and Wordpress or Squarespace website CMS. Register at clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30370007.
› Spring Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Brainerd Crossroads (BX), 4011 Austin St. Local employers will be on hand to interview and hire for both immediate and future jobs.
› Free Tax Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Chattanooga regional office, located at 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 2.250.
› Small Business Orientation-Complimentary Morning Course from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Participants receive a Start Up packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within state and federal regulations. Register at clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360131.
› Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, 811 Broad St. Featuring LC Retreat Facilitators Chris Kahn and Rosa Mar. Learn how to manage conflict instead of conflict managing you. Cost is $10-15. Find more and register at chattanoogachamber.com.
› Small Business Orientation- Complimentary Evening Course from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar addresses key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. 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 Start Up packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within state and federal regulations. Register for this free event at clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360160.
› Protégé Graduation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. The Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) is hosting a special celebration to honor the members of the 2016-17 Protégé Chattanooga mentorship class.
› Southside Council meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Green Spaces, 63 E. Main St. The council will discuss planning changes in the Southside footprint. $10.
› East Brainerd Council Coffee from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, at First Volunteer Bank, 6825 Shallowford Road.