LSBDC to hold seminar in Covington on starting, financing a small business
Monday, July 27, 2015
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Southeastern
Louisiana University, the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, SCORE and St. Tammany
Economic Development Foundation will host a free seminar designed to help individuals
interested in starting a business.
The seminar, titled “Starting and Financing Your Business Idea,” will take place
in Covington on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the St. Tammany West
Chamber of Commerce located at 610 Hollycrest Blvd.
“This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining
the feasibility of their business ideas and for those planning to start or who have
recently started a small business. It would also be helpful for anyone seeking a small
business loan or wanting to learn more about business planning,” said Sandy Summers,
assistant director of the Small Business Development Center.
Topics to be covered include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up
and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses.
Although there is no cost to attend, seating is only guaranteed for pre-registered
attendees. To register or for more information, call (985) 892-3216. Online registration
is also available at www.lsbdc.org.