Lender Summit

SEED Center - McNeese State University 4310 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States

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 […]

Free

Starting and Financing a Small Business

Online Event

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: determining the feasibility […]

Free

DBE SBE ACDBE CERTIFICATION – CITY

Online Event

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 about SJB Group, LLC and […]

Free

Hubzone Certification (Get Certified Week)

Online Event

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

Free

8(a) Certification (HANDS ON WEEK)

Online Event

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

Free

Veteran Owned Certification / LED CERTIFICATION (Hands on week)

Online Event

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

Free

DBE, SBE & ACDBE Certifications (Get Certified Week)

Online Event

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 about SJB Group, LLC and […]

Free

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 this workshop: determining the feasibility […]

Free

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Online Event

During this training small businesses will learn how to market their business on a shoestring budget. Speaker(s): Stephen Waters

Free

LED Certifications: SEBD, Hudson and Veteran Initiatives

Online Event

Come and learn how your business can benefit from the Louisiana Economic Developmentā€™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 they need to grow and […]

Free

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