LSBDC to hold seminar in Walker on starting, financing a business
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Southeastern
Louisiana University will hold a free seminar in Walker Feb. 21 designed to help individuals
interested in starting a business.
Co-sponsored with Livingston Economic Development Council, Dixie Business Center,
and Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, the seminar, titled “Starting and Financing
Your Business Idea,” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Livingston Parish
Literacy and Technology Center located at 9261 Florida 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.
Brandy Boudreaux of Louisiana SBDC at Southeastern is the scheduled guest speaker.
Although there is no cost to attend, seating is only guaranteed for pre-registered
attendees. To register or for more information, call (985) 549-3831. Online registration
is also available at www.lsbdc.org.
