Upcoming Events and Training
Understanding the Revamped R& D Tax Credit - Mandeville
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
9:00am to 11:00am
Cost: FREE!
The focus of the workshop is to inform Technology Based Companies on the revamped Louisiana R&D Tax Credit. This Tax Credit calls for an up to 40% credit of small businesses R&D Budget, as well as a credit for Louisiana Based Businesses that compete for and win SBIR Grants.
For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses.
For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.
Funding Prospects for Your Social Enterprise- Hammond
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Take a guided tour of the Foundation Center's intuitive website, the primary database with which to start your prospect research, to learn which foundations are interested in your mission and who funds what and where. This session gives you an opportunity to search an entire range of grantmakers in the United States. A "must attend" for anyone interested in diversifying their funding stream for the Social Enterprise unit.
For more information or to register contact LANO at register@lano.org, 225-929-5266 or www.lano.org.
Fundamentals of Importing and Exporting - Mandeville
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:00am to 11:00am
Cost: $20
Topics will include: How to build a business in importing/exporting, The decision process for acquiring and selling products, Marketing in the US and abroad, Trade procedures and regulations, Business resources.
For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.
Monday, February 22, 2010
12:00pm to 1:00pm (networking from 11:30 to 12:00)
Cost: $10
This presentation will inform businesses about the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation Financial Programs, Research & Development Tax Credit, Industrial Tax Exemption Program, Restoration Tax Abatement, Quality Jobs, and Enterprise Zone Programs.
For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.
Customer Service Sells - Mandeville
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:30am to 9:00am
Cost: $15
Want to be in the league with the top ten customer service companies? Attend our Feb seminar provided by Customer Service Professional, Dian Lusher-DYNEL, Inc. and learn why Customer Service Sells! JumpStart your business in 2010 and stand out from your competition! For more information or to register contact the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce at 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.
The LSBDC Program is partially funded by the U. S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, and Southeastern Louisiana University. The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsors or participants’ opinion, products, or services. All LSBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831.
Contact Us
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
1514 Martens Dr.
Hammond, LA 70401
985-549-3831