hosted by LEDA and our community partners
Ready to take your Louisiana business global? Join us for the LOUISIANA EXPORT BOOTCAMP!
Exciting opportunity for Louisiana businesses looking to expand internationally! On Tuesday, April 1, the Louisiana District Export Council, Louisiana Economic Development, and U.S. Small Business Administration are hosting a free Export Bootcamp with LEDA and Lafayette International Center.
This half-day workshop (9AM-12PM) is perfect for established businesses in technical services, manufacturing, food & beverage, and professional services. Your sales, shipping, and finance teams will benefit from expert sessions on:
✅ Market selection strategies
✅ Managing payment risks
✅ Navigating logistics, duties & taxes
✅ Accessing federal and state grants
✅ Learning from local export success stories
Don't miss this chance to connect with service providers either in person or virtually and learn how to elevate your brand on the global stage.
Employers hiring for a variety of careers and community resource providers connect with job seekers and community members.
MLK Recreation Center, 1200 Field Street, New Iberia, LA
No registration required for job seekers.
Businesses and resource providers registration here
Innovate South, hosted by Opportunity Machine, is a 2-day series of networking events, keynotes, panels, & pitches designed for startups, technical professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Innovate South is a 2 day series of events bringing together tech startups, technical professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs across South Louisiana’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re building a startup, working in tech, exploring entrepreneurship, or interested in connecting with South Louisiana’s technical & startup communities, Innovate South offers a collaborative environment featuring networking events, panel discussions, keynote presentations from national speakers, and pitches from local tech startups.
For more detailed information about the schedule, speakers, and more please visit InnovateSouth.org
This expo provides an opportunity for area businesses to showcase their careers and industry to eighth grade students from throughout Lafayette Parish.
Thursday, May 1 - 9am to 1pm
Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 309 Cora Street, Lafayette, LA
Businesses can reserve an exhibit table here.
Resources for Businesses: Workforce Resources & Grants
Wednesday, June 4 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Registration opens at 8 a.m.
LEDA | 211 E Devalcourt St
Approval pending for 2 hours of HRCI and SHRM continuing education credits
Learn about:
For questions or more information please contact Ryan LaGrange, 337-593-1405 or RyanL@Lafayette.org
Opportunity Machine's mission is to support and elevate early-stage technology, research-driven, and innovative startups. OM's focus lies in nurturing tech and tech-enabled ventures through specialized business education, targeted mentorship, strategic networking opportunities, and a workspace environment designed to meet high-growth startups' dynamic needs.
