2024 LEDA Job Fair | Tuesday, April 30 | Employer Info | Job Seeker Registration | Participating Companies
2024 LEDA Job Fair | Tuesday, April 30 | Employer Info | Job Seeker Registration | Participating Companies
hosted by LEDA and our community partners
Business Life Cycle presented by LEDA is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and micro business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program, you will learn about concepts, exercises, tools, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to a reality or if you’re business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales—this four-part series is for you.
Attendance at all four sessions is encouraged, but not required. Lunch will be provided. Register for each session you want to attend.
Check in/Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to noon | Program: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Creating Your Foundation: Business Plans | Corey Jack (Jack & Associates), Destin Ortego (Opportunity Machine), Brittany Deal (LEDA)
Wednesday, April 10
Growing Your Audience: Bullseye Marketing | Theresa Goldkamp (Opportunity Machine) and Tom Cox (Golfballs.com)
Wednesday, April 17
Developing Your Goals: Strategic Planning for Business | Dr. Patricia Lanier (UL Lafayette)
Wednesday, April 24
Financing Your Future: Funding, Capital & Loans | Brandy Ledet (LED), Lauren Titus (SBDC),Kristen Trahan (Chase), Eddie Buttross (First Horizon)
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Resources for Businesses: Workforce Resources & Grants
Wednesday, May 22 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Registration opens at 8 a.m.
South Louisiana Community College - Health Sciences Building Auditorium
1105 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA
Approval pending for 2 hours of HRCI and SHRM continuing education credits
Learn about:
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Opportunity Machine (OM) is a 501(c)(6) organization with a mission to grow business and entrepreneurship, create quality jobs, economic diversity, and regional prosperity. The OM provides business education, guidance, and risk reduction to startup founders and small business owners through training, mentorship, networking, and affordable workspace.
