LSBDC at Northwestern State University

Dunbar Plaza, Suite 114C

*Alexandria

Are you thinking of starting a business and don't know how to get started? Or are you in business now but could benefit from some redirection and helpful resources? On Tuesday July 27th and Wednesday, July 28th, business consultants and trainers will be available to assist you wth FREE intensive educational seminars. Topics will include:"Starting and Financing a Small Business" , "E-commerce and Social Media", "Working with Your Bank to Get a Loan", and "Business Retention" just to name a few. Each day begins at 9am and will go until approximately 4pm; you can sign up for one day or both days, or chose any seminar(s) you'd like to attend.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center in conjunction with the Vidalia Chamber of Commerce present "Lunch and Learn", a series of informative and educational seminars aimed at assisting small business owners. In this first workshop, in addition to discussing coping with the current Economic Downturn, we will provide strategies for dealing with Business Continuity Issues as well as Planning for Disasters.

Speaker: Mr. Jim Kilcoyne, Acting Center Director, Business Consultant and Ms. Heather Conoboy, Business Continuity Consultant