Events and seminars
› Chattanooga Interfaith Council Education Summit from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at The Oak Street Center, 433 Oak St. The summit will feature two expert panels that will address supporting all children in accessing better outcomes. In addition, a keynote speaker will discuss the impact faith-based leaders and organizations can have on education outcomes in a community. This free event is open to the public. Child care and sack lunch provided. › Red Bank Chamber Council meeting from 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Red Bank Community Center, Tom Weathers Drive. Speakers: Ann Eslinger and Neal P≠otter, EPB. Topic: Energy Efficiency for Small Business. Cost is $10. › Price It Right: The Dollars and Cents of Doing Business from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 15, at BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. Linda Murray Bullard of LSMB Business Solutions and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center will review the costs associated with doing business, including startup, fixed, variable and unit. This will lead to a presentation of discussing break-even point and gross and net profit calculations. Reserve a seat at brightbridgewbc.org or call 423648-9251. Free. › Ooltewah/Collegedale Chamber Council meeting
from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive. Elaine Merritt of Sandler Training will speak. › Hixson Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive. Bill Kennedy of the Public Education Foundation will speak. Cost is $10. › Enterprise Gateway Chamber Council meeting
from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive. Tim Morgan of the Chattanooga Sports Committee will speak. Networking begins at 8:15 a.m., and the program lasts from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10. ›
Difficult Conversations Made Easier from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut St., Suite 161. Duane Wade, executive coach and director of compassionate care at Chattanooga Counseling and Mediation Center, and Kelly Summersett, a life and happiness coach, will speak on how a positive skill will help elevate your business and personal relationships. Reserve a seat at brightbridgewbc.org or call 423-648-9251. ›
Small Business Orientation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Ivette Rios of the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers will talk about basic business planning, including financial projections and legal entity. Register at tsbdc.org. › North Hamilton County Chamber Council meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Budweiser, 200 Shearer St. Cost is $10. › Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at The Daily Ration, 1220 Dartmouth St. Business After Hours brings an average of 100 people together for networking and refreshments. › East Brainerd Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Chattanooga Courtyard Marriott Interstate 75, 2210 Bams Drive. Join the East Brainerd Council for its monthly coffee on the third Friday of every month.