Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

1. CHATTANOOGA BUSINESS EXPO
DATE: Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
LOCATION: Chattanooga Convention Center
DESCRIPTION: Hundreds of business, civic and community leaders will tour this showcase of the latest products and services from the Chattanooga business community. The Business EXPO is Chattanooga's only business trade show of the year.
INFORMATION: Call (423) 756-2121

2. SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
DATE: Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Chattanooga Convention Center
DESCRIPTION: The Small Business Awards are given each year to locally owned and managed businesses that best represent entrepreneurship in the Chattanooga area.
To reflect the diversity of businesses in our community, awards are given to a business in each of three categories: 1 - 20 employees, 21 - 50 employees and 51 - 200 employees. Non-profit and Business Advocacy Awards are also presented.
INFORMATION: For more information or to place your reservation, contact Christie Kelly at (423) 763-4357 or ckelly@chattanoogachamber.com.

3. SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARDS
DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Chattanooga Convention Center
DESCRIPTION: This prestigious award is presented to a local company in recognition of innovative products or services developed in the Chattanooga area.
INFORMATION: For more information about the Kruesi Award for Innovation contact Lindsay Hiatt at 423-763-4337 or lhiatt@chattanoogachamber.com.

4. CHATTANOOGA INSIGHT
DATE: Spring and Fall
LOCATION: Chamber Boardroom
DESCRIPTION: Individuals who are new to the Chattanooga area, or new to a leadership position, will want to attend Chattanooga Insight, a day and a half program featuring presentations by several community leaders. This brief but informative series is the abbreviated version of the Chamber’s program, Leadership Chattanooga.
INFORMATION: For more information contact Diane Parks, dparks@chattanoogachamber.com.

5. CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING
DATE: August 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Chattanooga Convention Center
DESCRIPTION: Each year Chattanooga’s top business leaders gather to review the year’s accomplishments. Keynote speaker to be announced.
INFORMATION: For more information about the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, contact Christie Kelly at ckelly@chattanoogachamber.com or (423) 763-4357.

6. NAUTILUS AWARDS
DATE: October 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: The Chattanoogan Hotel
DESCRIPTION: The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Chattanooga Nautilus Awards, celebrating strength, leadership & courage in women. The purpose of the awards is to honor organizations and individuals providing or advocating for increased opportunities for women of all ages.
INFORMATION: Contact Christie Kelly at ckelly@chattanoogachamber.com or (423) 763-4357.