Events

Topic: Tax Planning Have you ever? · Missed a tax deadline (and paid a late fee) · Filed a tax form with errors (and faced a huge tax debt years later) · Been denied a business loan because your books did not match your tax returns (and you could not explain the differences) Almost anything […]

Topic: Managing a Business The truth is IQ, market knowledge, technical expertise, and people skills are no longer sufficient to be a successful business owner. Your skills and abilities have served you well. However, high emotional intelligence will help you open doors to greater business success. This success will be the result of your heightened […]

Topic: Financing and Capital This workshop reviews smart practices in forming boards, managing board meetings and serving as a director - all with the goal of creating an effective governance structure. Key topics will include the legal requirements, obligations and risks faced by directors, dealing with conflicts of interest, how to navigate and managing M&A […]

In 2022, we embarked on an inaugural initiative in collaboration with the SBA, SBDCs, College of Business, and the local business community to host a remarkable series of events in Jackson, Mississippi during football game week. Southern University and A & M College played Louisiana State University as well with a series of business events […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance 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 this workshop: […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance 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 this workshop: […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance This event will equip current and potential entrepreneurs with the tools needed to start a business, expand a business and finance a business. To get started, this event will share with you the role of LSBDC, and how they can assist you with the tools you need to create a business plan […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance This event will equip current and potential entrepreneurs with the tools needed to start a business, expand a business and finance a business. To get started, this event will share with you the role of LSBDC, and how they can assist you with the tools you need to create a business plan […]

Topic: Government Contracting The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program authorizes contracting officers to set aside certain federal contracts for eligible: •Women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) or •Economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs) Speaker(s): Jo Ann Lawrence, SBA Co-Sponsor(s): Fee: No Cost