Tag - Bayou Region

Business Planning for Entrepreneurs

Topic: Business Plan This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures. A business plan is much more than a piece of paper. It is your roadmap to success. The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution...

LED Certifications: SEBD, Hudson and Veteran Initiatives

Come and learn how your business can benefit from the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Certifications and Initiatives. This training provides an overview of LED’s Small Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD), Hudson Initiative and Veteran Initiative. Louisiana Economic Development is committed to connecting small businesses with the services and resources...

DBE, SBE & ACDBE Certifications (Get Certified Week)

In this workshop, you will gain information about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) Program and learn how to apply for these certification to provide support for you small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information...

Starting and Financing a Small Business

This workshop is recommended for those interested in starting a business. At the end of this workshop, you will have a thorough understanding of the process of starting a business and will be able to implement a required checklist to start your business. The following topics will be discussed during...

Veteran Owned Certification / LED CERTIFICATION (Hands on week)

If you are a Veteran, this training is for you to learn about becoming a Veteran Owned Small Business. During this training you will gain knowledge about this certification program and the application process. Speaker(s): Alec Banks Co-Sponsor(s): SBA

Hubzone Certification (Get Certified Week)

The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. At the end of this session, you will have a thorough understanding of the certification requirements. Speaker(s): Alec Banks Co-Sponsor(s): PTAC

8(a) Certification (HANDS ON WEEK)

This seminar pertains to The System for Award Management, or SAM, is a government-wide portal that is consolidating the capabilities of multiple systems and information sources used by the Federal government in conducting the acquisition and financial assistance (which includes grants and cooperative agreements) processes. Speaker(s): Marjorae Ball Co-Sponsor(s): SBA

DBE SBE ACDBE CERTIFICATION – CITY

In this workshop, you will gain information about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) Program and learn how to apply for these certification to provide support for you small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information...

Show me the Money! Creating a Winning Funding Proposal

Obtaining financing to grow your business can be a daunting task! Developing a concise, but detailed funding package will increase your chances of success. If you know in advance the information the lender needs and the questions the lender wants answered, you will demonstrate your preparedness and business expertise.’ – Identify...