hosted by LEDA and our community partners
Thursday, February 9 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Downtown Convention Center | 124 S Buchanan St
Register to attend via Eventbrite
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 from industry professionals about the best concepts, tools, and resources for starting or growing a successful business. If you are an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to a reality—this three-part series is right for you.
Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged, but not required. Register for each session you want to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-life-cycle-presented-by-leda-tickets-520801139227
Wednesday, February 1
Business Plans & Modeling and Creating a Brand | Corey Jack (Jack & Associates) and Destin Ortego (Opportunity Machine)
Wednesday, February 8
Funding & Capital and Small Business Programs | Carey Chopin (Gulf Coast Bank) and Kirk Taylor (Chase)
Wednesday, February 15
Business Development and Ways to Increase Sales | Reece Theriot ( Fulcrum Sales & Marketing), Tom Cox (Golfballs.com), and Jennifer Richard (LA Apex Accelerator)
Save The Date! Details to come.
Connects businesses with available workforce. For Justice Involved, Formerly Incarcerated Persons (FIP) and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 4 | 10:00 a.m. to noon
Philadelphia Christian Church, 200 W. Willow Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Save the date for the largest recruitment event in the region!
Tuesday, May 9 | 9 a.m. to noon | Cajundome Convention Center
Businesses click here to register!
Job Seekers click here to view a listing of registered businesses!
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.