Business Calendar

› 2017 Chattanooga Business Opportunity Conference

from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at UTC University Center, 742 E. Fifth St. Join the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for the 5th Annual Business Opportunity Conference for suppliers, contractors, manufacturers and service providers. Learn why some firms consistently win contracts and how to improve your chances. Hear about upcoming bids and contract opportunities. Meet one-on-one with purchasing officials and construction managers. To learn more about this free event, visit chattanooga chamber.com.

› North Chattanooga Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at The INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Join the Chamber for the North Chattanooga Council meeting. $10.

› AM Networking

sponsored by Dish T’Pass from 8–9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Dish T’Pass, 300 W. Sixth St. Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and hot coffee. This month, AM Networking is sponsored by Dish T’Pass.

› International Business Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Elliott Davis Decosimo, 629 Market St. #100. Saša Hasanbegovic will talk about coming to America. $10.

› Downtown Council Meeting from 7:30–9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Bessie Smith Hall, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Networking and breakfast will take place from 7:30–8 a.m. to discuss the school budget. $15.

› East Ridge Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Topic: Business Startups. Speaker: Amanda Jelks. $10.

› Ooltewah/ Collegedale Council Coffee from 8:30–9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Wired Coffee Bar, 5707 Main St. Consider attending this monthly networking event in Ooltewah to catch up with the best business connections around. This event is free.