SBA will be offering a series of free workshops around the country on computer security awareness for small businesses. Workshops throughout Louisiana are scheduled for the following cities and dates: Lake Charles, Louisiana May 21, 2012: 8:30am – 12:30pm Lafayette, Louisiana May 22, 2012: 9:30am – 1:30pm Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 23, 2012: 8:30am – 12:30pm Slidell, ... Read More
Archives for April 2012
Member News: Sip N' Shop at Le Boulevard
Come meet all of the artists, designers and vendors during this fun "open house" type of event. Thursday, April 26 6pm - 9pm Le Boulevard Marketplace 504-455-4515 3815 Veterans Blvd., Suite B (Behind the Fed-Ex Dome) Metairie, Louisiana 70002 www.leboulevardmarketplace.com ... Read More
FDIC and SBA to Offer Financial Education and Mentoring Support for Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. Small Business Administration today announced new resources to support small businesses across the nation. Acting Chairman Gruenberg and SBAs Associate Administrator for Entrepreneurial Development Michael Chodos released Money Smart for Small Business, a training curriculum for new and aspiring business ... Read More
HUBZone Education and Training coming to New Orleans
Greetings, The U.S. Small Business Administration is conducting two HUBZone education and training events. The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program Boot Camp is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine whether your business is eligible for the program, and support your business' efforts to participate in the program. Every year, ... Read More
Deadline Approaching to Sign Up for Lemonade Day!
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is a partner with Lemonade Day scheduled for Saturday May 5, 2012. Please mark your calendars. Lemonade Day is a FREE, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business using a lemonade stand as well as fundamental lessons about life, success and themselves. Your kids, grandkids, nieces ... Read More