Basecamp - Building Bridges in the Workforce

Basecamp: Bridging Workforce Gaps

Join The Enterprise Center for Basecamp: Bridging Workforce Gaps, a free coworking and networking day at the Choo Choo Dome on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by a Happy Hour from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Choo Choo Dome, Chattanooga, TN

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Happy Hour 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - at 50/50 Wine & Martini Bar

Cost: Free (Registration Required)

About Basecamp:

Basecamp is Chattanooga’s central hub for workforce development and young professional engagement. This bi-monthly event series, hosted by The Enterprise Center, brings together young professionals, workforce leaders, and community organizations to foster collaboration, innovation, and actionable workforce solutions.

What to Expect:

• Networking Breakfast with City/County Officials and Sponsors
• Panel Discussions on Workforce Resources, Skill Building, and Young Professional Organizations
• Co-Working & Networking Lunch with Choo Choo Merchants
• Access to workforce development resources
• Support for local small businesses and workforce recruiters
• Happy Hour Networking at Choo Choo restaurants and bars

🔹 Workforce Resources:

• Walton Robinson, Executive Director, Apprenticeship Works
• Patrick O'Hagan, AVP for Economic & Workforce Development, Chattanooga State
• Andrew Hudson, Director of Viable Pathways, Chattanooga 2.0
• Tech Goes Home, Moderator

🔹 Employer Insights:

• Unum Representative
• BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Representative
• EPB Representative
• Non-Profit Sector Representative

🔹 Young Professional Organizations:

• Roland McGrath, Chapter President, Urban League Chattanooga Young Professionals (ULCYP)
• Melissa Callejas, President, Latino Professionals Network (LPN) & President Elect, Young Professional Chattanooga (YPC)
• Austin Corcoran, Executive Director, Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech)
• Christina Henderson, Director of Talent Development, Chattanooga Chamber, Chattanooga Newbies, Leadership Chattanooga, Protege’ programs

• RSVP by April 10, 2025 to secure your spot!

For more information, sponsorship, media , contact Kevin Love at [email protected].

We're looking for Workforce Vendors offering resources, swag and job.

Planning committee partners: Chattanooga Chamber, Choo Choo, Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech), Urban League Chattanooga Young Profesional (ULCYP), Latino Professional Network (LPN), Tech Goes Home, Dj MCPRO

Info: Networking Breakfast
City/County Officials Welcome
Sponsors Welcome

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, United States