LSBDC to hold seminar in Hammond on starting, financing a small business
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Southeastern
Louisiana University, the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce, and SCORE 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 Hammond on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Southeast Louisiana Business
Center located at 1514 Martens Drive.
“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) 549-3831. Online registration
is also available at www.lsbdc.org.