Startup Week CHA 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
Badge Pickup + Co-working @ Basecamp powered by EPB
Come grab your badge to access all Startup Week CHA has to offer! Badge pickup is available starting at 8 AM and co-working held throughout the day.
Complimentary Peet's Coffee will be available each morning while supplies last night!
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Badge Pickup + Co-working @ Basecamp powered by EPB
Come grab your badge to access all Startup Week CHA has to offer! Badge pickup is available starting at 8 AM and co-working held throughout the day.
Complimentary Peet's Coffee will be available each morning while supplies last night!
Eat, Sip, Ask – Meet Our Startup Attorneys and Ask Away
Lawyers are people, too! Come join us for light refreshments and the opportunity to ask us your most pressing legal questions – whether related to your investment opportunities, emerging business, or plans for getting started.
Meeting with an attorney should not be scary, nor should it be a hassle. Our Chambliss Startup Group attorneys are dedicated to helping Chattanooga's entrepreneurial community thrive. In this event, we'll briefly share what we do and how you can use us and our partners as a resource. You'll have time to ask us questions as a group or one-on-one. We'll also provide our go-to checklist for startups, covering areas related to company organization, employees and independent contractors, brand and intellectual property identification and protection, contracting, and investments/funding. This event will be casual, so feel free to drop in on either of the two days that fit your schedule best. Whether you're an entrepreneur starting out, an investor looking to expand your portfolio, or your team is doubling in size, we combine our industry and legal experience to provide you with business-minded solutions to help you thrive.
Make Room, She’s Speaking (about all things money and resources)
Join us for a panel discussion with local business women about financials, minimum viable product development, customer retention, team development, and more.
Hear from:
- Lauren Mindermann, founder of Lolo Bar, and journey of entering the CBD industry
- Porsche Torregano, TN&GA realtor, assisting owners maneuver in the brick and mortar decision-making
- Alicia Moore (Business Relations) from First Volunteer Bank
Building Social Impact Into Your Business
Social impact investing and conscious capital have become widespread themes in business over the last several years. This session will include a panel of entrepreneurs who have embraced social impact as part of their business model. You'll hear how they embedded in their corporate culture and get their advice to founders who want use their business to drive more than profits.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Southside Lounge + Co-working @ The Chattery
Join other Startup Week CHA attendees at the Southside Lounge @ The Chattery. Co-working, recharge stations, and beverages will be available. Attendees can also enjoy Sleepyhead Coffee's new Southside location here Wed-Friday (7am-2pm) during Startup Week.
Nomad Be Happy's Sip, See, & Explore
Nomad Be Happy's Sip & See events are a chance to see an adventure van in person and start dreaming up your next trip. Explore the inside of our van, and check out local partners and partner product. Naked River Brewing will also be there with sudsy goodness.
Using story to share your mission
People can’t resist a good story, and when you’re sharing your business or organization's mission, story can be one of your most powerful tools. But, there’s an art to crafting a narrative that is both compelling and informative. Join us for this panel on the power of story, hosted by The Enterprise Center, featuring three local businesses and nonprofits (Lodge Cast Iron, The Chattanooga Tourism Company, and Chattanooga Whiskey), who have used a smart approach to storytelling to share their mission. We will discuss how to think about who your audience is, what your message is, and what platform (video, blog, podcast, social media) you should use.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Leveraging Your Local Ecosystem for Growth
Text Request has grown nationally, in part, because of the resources and relationships we have access to right here in Chattanooga. Join Kenneth Burke, VP of Marketing at Text Request and Briana Garza-Wilson, co-founder of Chatt Taste, to learn how to leverage the local business ecosystem to build your reputation and revenue. David Martin, cofounder of Heed PR, will moderate. You'll walk away with a game plan to grow your brand, recruit top talent, increase sales, and move your business forward — all while giving back to our community.
You Ask the Legal Questions, We Have the Answers | OFFICE HOURS
Join StreamYOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR OFFICE HOURS HERE.
Do you have legal questions related to your idea or emerging business? We are offering free one-on-one legal advice! Sign up for a 30-minute time slot with one of our experienced and knowledgeable startup attorneys. Our Chambliss Startup Group takes a comprehensive, 360° approach to advising entrepreneurs, emerging and high growth companies, and investors. We are deeply rooted in the startup community and counsel clients in a variety of industries, such as healthtech, 3-D printing, transportation and logistics, food and beverage, real estate, and manufacturing.
We recommend you submit any questions or topics you have when signing up or prior to the meeting so we can best assist you. Our attorneys are offering these hours to anyone interested, whether you're an entrepreneur starting your first business, an investor evaluating opportunities, or if you're running a rapidly growing business looking to expand into new territory. We cover topics A-Z, and some of the questions we often answer cover formation, equity and ownership, raising capital, liability, employment, contracts and service agreements, cybersecurity and data privacy, trademarks and patents, real estate, and compliance.
F*Bomb: Turning an F*up into a lesson
I know you've effed up a time or two. Tell us about it. We droppin' F*Bombs by slingin' stories on how to turn a failure into a lesson. Complimentary cocktails for the first 25 folks. Bring yo'self and an effin' friend
Friday, October 22, 2021
Operation Unveiled: Prom Dress Drop-Off
Unveiled Bridal Studio is excited to partner with The Closet of Blessings to collect new and very gentle worn, clean and stylish prom dresses to donate to local high school girls in the greatest need for the 2022 prom season. We are inviting the Chattanooga community to pay it forward by dropping off dress donations to the studio located at 707 Cherry St. All donors will be entered to win a FREE pair of earrings and custom Unveiled Roses All Day candle! Come out, give back and make a difference!
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