AVONDALE, LA - There are many tools and resources available to help boost business. Some businesses – nonprofit and for-profit alike – turn to fundraising or obtaining grants to support services, initiatives, and activities. A successful fundraising campaign can elevate a business or organization’s community engagement and messaging, raise awareness about mission, and serve as ... Read More
Prosper Jefferson Returns July 14: Crisis & Resilience
AVONDALE, LA. - In Southeast Louisiana, we are no strangers to challenging weather events that can put a strain on our businesses and resources. And after facing down a global pandemic, all of us have learned new lessons about crisis and how we talk about disaster. Tackling a public crisis at work can be a challenge, but with a little planning and preparation, businesses can ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber to Host Prosper Jefferson Seminar on Marketing Your Small Business During the Holidays
As we enter the holiday season, we know our local businesses are vying for opportunities to attract customers to their storefronts and websites. It can be challenging to stand out in the midst of so much noise – especially in these challenging and unprecedented times and as more and more people turn to online retailers for their holiday needs. Whether you’re focused on Small ... Read More
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to Host Prosper Jefferson Seminar on Developing an Exit Strategy for Your Business
When you are in the thick of running your business, planning an exit strategy might be the furthest thing from your mind. However, having an exit strategy in place for your business can help you better understand your company’s value and help you plan for the future. We know developing an exit strategy can feel daunting. That’s why JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber, JEDCO to host Prosper Jefferson seminar on doing business with the government
In the 2019 fiscal year, the United States government spent $594 billion dollars on business contracts – ranging from office supplies and janitorial services to technology and planning. Federal contract spending grew at a rate of nearly 7.6% every year since 2015, according to Bloomberg Government. Doing business with the government can be very lucrative work for ... Read More
