NEW ORLEANS — Starting Wednesday, March 8, 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 to grow their businesses.
These sessions allow interested entrepreneurs and business owners to learn more about business opportunities available in New Orleans, city reps said. One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public and individuals can attend any or all sessions.
“These sessions are key to creating a city where our local business owners and entrepreneurs thrive,” Mayor Landrieu said. “New Orleans is the nation’s most immediate laboratory of innovation and change. We are at the forefront of the national movement embracing entrepreneurship. When our businesses succeed, our economy gets stronger and more residents have the opportunity to prosper.”
Session dates and locations include:
District B:
Wednesday, March 8
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Topics:
“Free Resources for New Orleans Independent Businesses from StayLocal” presented by StayLocal
“Business Banking and Funding Resources” presented by Hope Credit Union
District C:
Wednesday, March 15
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Treme Recreation Center, Art Room 2nd Floor
900 N. Villere St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Topics:
“Business Branding and Internet Presence” presented by SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
“Membership Requirements, Business Banking and Loans” presented by Navy Federal Credit Union
District D:
Friday, March 17
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board
2100 Leon C. Simon Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
Topics:
”Business Development Assistance and Kiva Micro-loans” presented by Fund 17
“Business Banking and Loans” presented by ASI Federal Credit Union
District E:
Wednesday, March 22
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Orleans East Hospital Meeting Room
5620 Read Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
Topics:
“Business Development Services For Minority-owned and Women-owned Businesses” presented by Good Work Network
“Business Lending Alternatives” presented by LiftFund
District A:
Wednesday, March 29
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Robert E. Smith Community Library
6301 Canal Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
Topics:
“Resources for Strategic Growth Planning” presented by Urban League of Louisiana WBRC
“Business Banking and Loans” presented by TBA