Southeastern Louisiana University

Upcoming Events and Training

Government Contracting Roundtable - Hammond
Monday, November 9, 2009
10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
This seminar is designed for the new contractor and as an update to the performing contractor in the Federal Contract environment. Topics discussed will be:  Disaster Contracting Information/Opportunities, The Federal Government Marketplace, How to read and respond to a bid lead, Marketing to the Government, Small Business Programs:  WOB, SDB, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Steps to Successful Government Contracting, Hands-on/practical pointers and tips for government contracting from successful LA based businesses.
For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.

Roadmap to Success for Veterans - Hammond
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Veterans Week Event!
9:00am to 11:00am
Cost:  Free
This event will provide a roadmap for veteran business owners to find procurement opportunities, focusing on the preferences given to businesses owned by veterans and service disabled veterans.  Strategies on obtaining government contracts, working with municipalities, writing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), state and federal procurement, working with GSA and more will be addressed during the seminar.  For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.

Expanding Your Business With Social Media
Friday, November 13, 2009
9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost:  $100, $50 for Northshore Area Chamber Members
If your small business needs to develop new leads, market to targeted prospects, or engage and retain clients then this event is for you!  How-to demos, best practices and sample strategies will be shared in an interactive seminar setting.  A 20-page take-home guide will provide participants with step-by-step instructions on how to do what is covered in class.   For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.

Extreme Grant Makeover - Hammond
November 13, 2009
9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost:  FREE!
"I didn't get funded!...What did I do wrong?...What can I do next time?"  This Extreme Makeover Edition session will focus on the ten mistakes grant writers typically make.  Delve into the technical issues that can weaken a grant proposal and how to improve the application for the next funding cycle. Discover how to market a document and improve its readability, helping to catch the eye of the reviewer. Covering the technical aspects of a proposal increases the likelihood of winning the grant.
For more information or to register contact LANO at register@lano.org, 225-929-5266 or www.lano.org.

Updates for Tax Preparers and CPAs - Hammond
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  $10
Topics will include:  electronic filing of W-2s, preventing errors, wage reporting, changes to individual tax returns, electronic services, recent updates, etc.  Representatives from IRS, LDR, and SSA will be onsite.  Certificates of completion will be awarded!  For more information or to register contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.

Tools for Teams - Hammond
January 13, 2009
9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost:  FREE!
Empowered and self directed work teams are the force that drives an organization. This session will introduce methods of motivation and inspiration to boost confidence while focusing on the leader within by building on your natural strengths and talents and understanding core values of the work team.  Brief exercise for identifying core values of the work group, tips for self-mediation of conflict and knowing when they have failed. These are the foundations for harnessing organizational behavior as a tool for success
For more information or to register contact LANO at register@lano.org, 225-929-5266 orwww.lano.org.

Fundamentals of Importing and Exporting – Mandeville
Wednesday, February 3, 2009
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.

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.