The Enterprise Center invites the public to Basecamp, a free day of networking, collaboration, and fun for professionals and job seekers on June 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Local residents are encouraged to view the full event details and RSVP on Eventbrite (https://Basecampsummer2025.eventbrite.com).
The event includes informational panels to spur conversations about the business of sports and tourism, as well as public programming in the city this summer.
“We’re excited to keep the momentum going with Basecamp—it’s an engaging event for professionals, interns, entrepreneurs, and more,” said Kevin Love, Director of Innovative Workforce & Economy at The Enterprise Center. “Our panelists around sports and tourism and public programming bring dynamic perspectives on two public-facing industries that are driving engagement in the city and county.”
Basecamp Event Highlights
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Coffee + Community Networking
Start your morning with coffee, music, and networking in the Choo Choo Courtyard.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel 1: The Business of Sports & Tourism
Moderator: Malcolm Harris, Chatt It Up Sports Podcast
Panelists:
Andrew Zito, Vice President, Chattanooga Lookouts
Calvin M. Claggett, Director of Marketing, Chattanooga Football Club
Allison Wolfe, Director of Community Engagement, Chattanooga Tourism Co.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch Break – Order ahead from Frothy Monkey, STIR, or Nic & Norman’s.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel 2: Summer in the City
Panelists:
Dawn Hjelseth, Vice President of Marketing & Communication, River City Company
Carla Pritchard, Owner, Chattanooga Presents
Karen Shostak, Deputy Director, Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Skate & Create: Wellness Session @ Skate Station in the Choo Choo Dome
Presented by Dazey Skate Company
Music + coworking chill zones
Basecamp is proudly supported by Unum as the official event sponsor, along with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation. Other partners include the Choo Choo, Young Professionals of Chattanooga, Latino Professionals Network, and Tech Goes Home Tennessee.
To make attendance easy, guests are encouraged to use the free downtown electric shuttle or park at the adjacent CARTA garage.
