By Michelle Price
Special to the UCBJ
UPPER CUMBERLAND – The following is a list of chamber meetings, business events and workshops around the Upper Cumberland. If you have an event you would like included in this list, please email it to news@ucbjournal.com.
November
Nov. 18 – Cookeville – The Biz Foundry presents a Leadership Workshop, “Leading by Learning From Your Customers,” at the Biz Foundry from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 931-210-5105.
Nov. 19 – Cookeville – The Biz Foundry presents Pitches & Pints, a mixer where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to local business people over a pint of beer, at Red Silo from 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 19 – Crossville –The Cumberland Business Incubator offers Laser Cutter: Safety & Basic Use, a class to learn to use a laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Once you successfully pass this class, you can user this equipment for your projects whenever you work at the CBI Maker Space as a member. Class fee is $15. Register here.
Nov. 19 – Sparta – White County Chamber Meet & Greet State Farm Mixer from 5:30-8 p.m. at Happy Trails Brewing Co., 38 E. Bockman Way. Admission is $10. Register here.
Nov. 20 – Crossville –The Cumberland Business Incubator presents the Biz Growth Road Show and Marketing for Growth, a free workshop on marketing principles and customer discovery and connection. Space is limited so rsvp to 423-653-5736.
Nov. 20 – Sparta – White County Chamber hosts a Cyber Security Class from noon – 1 p.m. at the Oldham Theater in Liberty Square. Register here or RSVP at 931-836-3552.
Nov. 20 – Sparta – The Biz Foundry Business Happy Hour at Happy Trails Brewery from 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 21 – McMinnville – The Biz Foundry McMinnville grand opening event from 4-7 p.m.
Nov. 22 – The Biz Foundry – Cookeville, McMinnville and Sparta – The Biz Foundry invites everyone to Free Coworking Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at all three locations.
Nov. 23 – Cookeville –The Biz Foundry presents the MYBIGIDEA! Finale at Prescott South Middle School from 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 26 – Cookeville -The Biz Foundry and SAIC partnered to bring freeCodeCamp to Cookeville from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 931-210-5105.
Nov. 26 – Lafayette –The Macon County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Macon County Welcome Center at 11:30 a.m. For information call 615-666-5885.
Nov. 26 – Smithville – The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber will host a Chamber Prayer breakfast from 7-8 a.m. at the DeKalb County Complex, 723 S. Congress Blvd. Tickets are $12. For tickets, text 615-464-7760.
December
Dec. 3 – Cookeville – The Biz Foundry host the All Things WEB meetup from 6-8 p.m. at the Biz Foundry. Meet like- minded developers, programmers, web designers, and general tech enthusiasts to chat, discuss projects, and network. Email for info.
Dec. 10 – Crossville –The Cumberland Business Incubator offers a course in 3D Printing: Safety & Basic Use from 5-8 p.m. Become familiar with the CAD design software and create and print your own creation. Once you successfully pass this class, you can user this equipment for your projects whenever you work at the CBI Maker Space as a member. Material fee is $15. Register here.
Dec. 10 – Sparta – White County Chamber Jingle & Mingle Christmas After Hours from 5:30-8 at Bank of White County, 576 W. Bockman Way. Admission is $10. Register here.
Dec. 12– Cookeville – The Biz Foundry presents the Ladies Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 931-210-5105.
Dec. 17 – Cookeville – Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Business After Hours at the Leslie Towne Centre. Registration information here.
Dec. 17 – Cookeville – The Biz Foundrypresents Pitches & Pints, a mixer where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to local business people over a pint of beer, at Red Silo from 5-7 p.m.
January
Jan. 30 – Sparta – White County Chamber Second Annual Chamber Awards Dinner at Duck Pond Manor beginning at 6 p.m. featuring The Wanna Beatles. Register here.
February
Feb. 18 – Cookeville – Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Reception at 5 p.m. Meeting at 6 p.m.
