Since 2014, we’ve celebrated Startup Week Chattanooga, joining major cities like Seattle, San Diego and NYC, in celebrating all things entrepreneurial.
🗓️ When: This year’s event is Oct. 19-25 with a community-led showcase highlights the city’s growing startup scene.
🤳 Who: Events are open to the public, and are organized by local organizations, companies. Speakers include startup founders, thought leaders, investors, tech experts + more.
❓What: With 100+ events, if there’s one challenge with Startup Week, it’s getting to everything you are interested in. Events range from pitch sessions + networking events to panels + keynotes.
Pro-tip: There’s an online tool to help you create a personalized calendar + we worked with organizers to highlight some MustDo Startup Week events.
With the help of The Company Lab’s Tim Moore, we curated events you shouldn’t miss, and a few new to the scene. Bonus: Unless otherwise noted, all the events are free. 🙌
Not to miss
- Chattanooga Maker | Sat. Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Formerly known as Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire, this is a public showcase of artists, builders, scientists + hobbyists. Plus, you can make something yourself.
- Teacherpreneur: Pitch Night with Public Education Foundation | Sun., Oct. 20 | 4-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Parkway | Public school teachers will pitch innovative ideas aimed at improving education.
- Startup Week Kick-Off and Food Hall Pop-up | Mon., Oct. 21 | 11:30 - 12:50 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. | Free swag + food from a variety of local food entrepreneurs. 💸
- Will This Float? Female Founders Edition | Mon., Oct. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. | Produced in partnership with EnrichHER and The Jump Fund.
New to the scene
- How To Build A Million-Dollar Sales B2B Sales Funnel | Tues., Oct. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | WorkHound HQ, 715 Cherry St. | Leaders from successful local startups will teach participants how to build and scale sales strategies.
- State of the Hemp Industry, 2019 | Wed., Oct. 23 | OddStory Brewing Co., 336 E. MLK Blvd. | Lawyers, business owners and hemp experts will provide a “universal understanding” of the industry.
- Marketing and Selling Your Startup with Bellhops | Thurs., Oct. 24 | Bellhops HQ | 1110 Market St. | Bellhops is a Chattanooga startup that has expanded nationwide. Learn the strategies they used to create one of the city’s fastest-growing startups. 📦
- Startup Week Unplugged: Explore Chattanooga’s Outdoors and Outdoor Startups | Fri., Oct. 25 | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road | Get outside for a range of activities, products, food and beverages.🌳
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