The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) salutes small business owners and entrepreneurs during National Small Business Week, May 20-26, 2012. In recognition of the importance of small businesses to our economy, LSBDC, which partners with Louisiana Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and participating universities, will offer workshops and seminars across the state to address issues facing small business owners. Visit www.lsbdc.org to pre-register and for more details.
AMITE
Friday, May 25, 2012 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, “Effective Techniques for Using Facebook in Business,” Amite Chamber of Commerce, 101 S.E. Central Avenue, Amite, LA
BATON ROUGE
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:00PM to 3:00 PM, “Northshore Focus,” Louisiana State Capital – Memorial Hall, 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Join local leaders from the Northshore and network with your legislative delegation.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, “Cyber Security is Good Business,” Louisiana State Archives Auditorium, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, “Networking Event,” Southern University – College of Business, T. T. Allain – SU Global Conference Center, Elton C. Harrison Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
CARENCRO
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, “Starting & Financing a Small Business,” Enterprise Center of Louisiana (ECOL), Room A8, 3419 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520
DENHAM SPRINGS
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:00 AM t0 3:00 PM, “One-on-One Business Consulting,” Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, 133 Hummell St., Denham Springs, LA 70726. By appointment only.
Call 985-549-3195 to schedule an appointment.
HOUMA
Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, “Starting and Financing Your Business,” Capital One Annex Training Center, 309 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA
HOUMA/GRAY
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, “Marketing: Attracting & Maintaining Customers,” Terrebonne Parish Library North Branch, Large Meeting Room, 4130 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA
LAFAYETTE
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, “Cyber Security is Good Business,” South Regional Library Conference Room, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, “Advanced Social Media Training for Small Business,” City Club at River Ranch, Evangeline Room, 1100 Camellia Boulevard Suite 202, Lafayette, LA 70508
LAKE CHARLES
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, “Starting & Financing A Small Business,” LSBDC at McNeese State University, Burton Business Center, 4450 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
METAIRIE
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, “Understanding Financial Statements,” LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 447, Metairie, La. 70002
Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, “Business Killers,” Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Veterans Blvd Branch, 1825 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
Friday, May 25, 2012 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, “Cyber Security is Good Business,” LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 447, Metairie, La. 70002
MONROE
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, “Advertising – I’m So Confused,” LSBDC at University of Louisiana – Monroe, 700 University Avenue, Walker Hall Room 2-105, Monroe, LA 71209
Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, “Where’s the Money – How to Get Funds for Your Small Business,” LSBDC at University of Louisiana – Monroe, 700 University Avenue, Walker Hall Room 2-105, Monroe, LA 71209
SHREVEPORT
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, “Starting & Financing a Business,” LSU Shreveport, One University Place, Business/Education Bldg. 103, Shreveport, LA 71115
SLIDELL
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, “One-on-One Business Consulting,” East Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, 118 West Hall Avenue Slidell, LA 70460, By appointment only.
Call 985-549-3195 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, “Cyber Security is Good Business,” 316 E Howze Beach Lane, Slidell, LA 70461
For more information, to make an appointment, or for a list of upcoming training events, visit the LSBDC website at www.lsbdc.org.
