Events and seminars
› AM Networking sponsored by EPB from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at EPB, 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. Held the first Wednesday of every month, AM Networking brings an average of 100 business people together for networking and hot coffee.
› FREE Small Business Certification Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at INCubator — Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn the benefits and receive step-by-step instructions from the: U.S. Small Business Administration, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise, Women’s Business Enterprise Council South and City of Chattanooga. Bring an iPad or laptop to start your application. Register at bit.ly/CertificationWorkshop.
› LCAA Regathering and Fundraiser at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at The Flying Squirrel, 55 Johnson St. Join in for the Flying Squirrel’s nonprofit night for LCAA. A percentage of the night’s profits will be donated to LCAA to provide scholarships for the next Leadership Chattanooga class.
› Downtown Council meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Bessie Smith Hall, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Dan Bowers of ArtsBuild will speak on the economic impact of the arts. The cost of the breakfast is $15.
› Reality Check — STEM School from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at STEM School, 4701 Amnicola Highway. Reality Check teaches ninth-graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection between education and income by allowing students to role-play as heads of household while trying to provide for their families on a set budget. To volunteer, contact chumble@ chattanoogachamber.com.
› East Ridge Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. The speaker will be Vincent Phipps. $10 charge.
› Ooltewah Collegedale Council After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Habitat Restore, 9408 Apison Pike.
For the most up-to-date event information, visit chat tanoogachamber.com.