NEW ORLEANS, LA—On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Office of Economic Development will kick off another series of Business Information Sessions designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with useful tools and resources.
These sessions will allow interested business owners to learn more and ask questions about the City of New Orleans One Stop Shop, Contractor’ Continued Education, Surety Bonds, On the Job Training and the New Orleans Small Business Assistance Fund.
One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public and individuals can attend any or all sessions.
The complete list of dates and locations are:
District A:
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Regional Transportation Management Center
10 Veterans Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
Topics:
“One Stop Services, Zoning, Building Permits & Occupational License” presented by City of New Orleans One Stop Shop
District C:
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Treme Recreation Center Location
900 N. Villere St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Topics:
“Trade Specific Permits (Electrical / Mechanical)” presented by City of New Orleans One Stop Shop
District D:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
Topics:
“Louisiana State Contractor's License Prep / Contractor's Continued Education” presented by Delgado Community College Sidney Collier
District E:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Joe W. Brown Recreation Center
5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
Topics:
“Surety Bond (What is it? Who need it? & What is SBA’s Role” presented by SBA (Small Business Administration)
"Surety Bond Policy and Procedures presented by Diversified Surety Underwriters, Inc.
District B:
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
3400 Tulane Ave. 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119
Topics:
“On the Job Training” presented by JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
“Small Business Assistance Fund” presented by NewCorp, Inc.
