Want to expand your business to do landscaping for EPB? Would you like to open a restaurant at the airport? How about doing construction at UTC? The first step in doing business with major companies or government agencies is getting certified as a minority, woman, service-disabled veteran or other Diverse Business Enterprise. Join the Chamber's Department of Diversity & Inclusion's Director, Maria Noel, as host for the Second Annual Certification Workshop for Diverse Businesses. Learn step by step instructions on completing your application from representatives of the U.S. SBA, Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Women’s Business Enterprise Council South, and the University of Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Speaker(s): (Host): Maria Noel (Speakers): • Kena Dixon – U.S. Small Business Administration – Tennessee District Office (SBA) • Richard VanNorman and Gwen Sanders – Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise • De’Antwaine Moye – Tennessee Department of Transportation – Civil Rights Division • Lance Mitchell – Women’s Business Enterprise Council South • Russell Toone – University of Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UT PTAC) • James McKissic – City of Chattanooga's Office of Multicultural Affairs
Co-Sponsor(s): Brought to you by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce- Department of Diversity & Inclusion and TSBDC at Chattanooga State Community College, SBA and UT PTAC.
Training Room and break out sessions. This seminar is free and a light lunch will be provided. Space is limited. We strongly encourage you must already be in business, in order to be certified. Parking is available at the pay lot across the street along Renaissance Park. Bring an I-Pad, laptop or other electronic device to start the application process. For more information, email mnoel@chattanoogachamber.com or call 423-763-4338
Fee: No Cost