Events

Topic: International Trade The Louisiana HBCUs taking Opportunity Zones and Small Businesses Global initiative is for Louisiana Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority owned businesses to gain exposure and access to global opportunities through exporting, international trade and doing foreign-based business in under-served areas such as hubzone and opportunity zones. International Trade Programs Understanding […]

Join us for a panel discussion about loan program updates and resources for small businesses. Representatives from U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, and Community Business Finance will be on hand to answer questions and collaborate on how to support our local lenders. Topics: SBA loan programs Understanding the Loan Process SBA 504 Program […]

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cracking-the-safe-learn-how-to-get-a-pre-approval-tickets-645768830957?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing Learn more about credit scoring options, how to complete a personal financial statement, calculate your DTI ratio, and how your tax returns are used in securing funding. A light continental breakfast will be served! In this course, you will have an opportunity to learn from industry-leading lenders who will share their expertise […]

Sign-up/Class Information Virtual! ZOOM Link will be sent after you register and a week before class start. This Virtual (Online) Military Spouse Pathway to Business class is intended for Military Spouses (Active, Guard and Reserves, Separated or Retired) who desire to explore small business ownership. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is here to assist […]

BRAC’s Economic Inclusion Symposium presented by DOW seeks to engage a wide range of individuals, including C-suite executives, diversity and inclusion practitioners, small business owners, HR professionals, and minority- and women-business owners, in discussions on fostering greater levels of economic inclusion within the workplace and the community.

Topic: Managing a Business This seminar is focused on demonstrating to experienced business owners how to use their financial statements to manage profits and measure growth in their firms. Learn what you need to know about your numbers, what your financial numbers mean and what to do with your numbers. Program will cover: • Liquidity, […]

Topic: Financing and Capital This workshop will cover the impact of new initial and follow-on funding on the company's capital structure. Whether the funding comes as equity or debt, the owners and investor need to understand how each round of funding will impact the ultimate outcome for all shareholders. Coverage will include cap tables to […]

Topic: Managing a Business Are you a creative thinker? You may not realize it but you are! In fact, you exercise creativity to solve issues and problems every day. Unlocking creativity is an exploration of the creative process and how business owners and leaders can clear the way for innovation. In the crowded marketplace it […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance If you are a new small business owner or in the process of starting a small business, this session is for you. To succeed, you must know the necessary mindsets for business success. You must know the foundations upon which to build your business and where you should be focusing your time […]