LSBDC at McNeese State University: Main Office

Burton Business Center

*Lake Charles

The Department of Homeland Security will present instructions regarding Louisiana employee documentation, citizenship and verification of status as required for federal and some state contracts. The Social Security Administration will discuss employers' process for verifying employees' Social Security numbers, wage reporting and W2 reporting.

Speaker: Phyllis Bell of the Department of Homeland Security and Don Carroum of the Social Security Administration

This workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or want to expand a small business and those seeking a small business loan. Topics of discussion include business feasibility, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses.

Speaker: Mr. Kyle ARdoin and Ms. Fran Fontenot, Business Consultants for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

This workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or want to expand a small business and those seeking a small business loan. Topics of discussion include business feasibility, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses.

Speaker: Business consultants from the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

This workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or want to expand a small business and those seeking a small business loan. Topics of discussion include business feasibility, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses.

Speaker: Mr. Kyle Ardoin and Ms. Fran Fontenot, Business Consultants for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

This seminar will cover IRS issues and guidelines for small businesses. Forms, deductions and regulations will be discussed with opportunities for questions. This event is being presented for the benefit of small business owners who need to understand their obligations and who are completing and filing their own tax returns. The seminar will be in the Business Conference Center on the campus of McNeese State University.

Speaker: Faye Touchet, Enrolled Agent

The seminar will begin with a brief recap of the basics of federal contracting. Other topics will follow: a review of Federal Acqusition Regulations (FAR), locating federal contract and subcontract opportunities, responsing to solicitations, and marketing strategies and tools.

Speaker: Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center representatives