NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 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 quarterly sessions are key to helping our local business owners and entrepreneurs thrive,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “When our businesses succeed, our economy gets stronger, more residents gain jobs and we grow the tax base that pays for essential City services.”
City reps said these sessions allow interested entrepreneurs and business owners to learn more about business opportunities. One session will take place in each City Council district.
All are open to the public, and individuals can attend any or all sessions.
District A Councilmember Susan G. Guidry said, “These information sessions help to assure the success of businesses, especially those that are just starting out. Giving business owners knowledge and connecting them to the right resources not only helps them to grow, but I t helps the community, as a whole. It is a win across the board.”
District C Councilmember Nadine M. Ramsey said, “I encourage everyone with a small business to take advantage of the information and resources offered by these sessions. This is a great way to gain new insight into how to grow your business.”
District D Councilmember Jared C. Brossett said, “As we continue in this period of great economic growth in the city of New Orleans, it is important that we develop strategic initiatives that bring together a cross sector of partners who can provide information, resources, and opportunities to entrepreneurs and small business owners. These information sessions are a perfect example of how proactive governance can create new ways of connecting our local entrepreneurial talent to the City’s economic growth.”
District B:
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
3400 Tulane Ave., 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119
Topics:
• “State and Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SLDBE) Program (City of New Orleans Office of Supplier Diversity, Harrah’s New Orleans, New Orleans Aviation Board & Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans)” presented by Veronica Johnson-Christmas
District C:
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Algiers Regional Library
3014 Holiday Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
Topics:
• “Orleans Parish School Board Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Procurement Opportunities” presented by Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB)
• “Recovery School District Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Procurement Opportunities presented by Recovery School District
District D:
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
Topics:
• “Housing Authority of New Orleans DBE Program and Procurement Opportunities” presented by Housing Authority of New Orleans
• “How to Do Business With The U.S. Small Business Administration” presented by U.S. Small Business Administration
District E:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Andrew P. Sanchez Recreation Center
1616 Caffin St., Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor, New Orleans, LA 70117
Topics:
• “Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) DBE Program and Procurement Opportunities” presented by LADOTD
• “Port of New Orleans DBE Program and Procurement Opportunities” presented by Port of New Orleans
District A:
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Regional Transportation Management Center
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
Topics:
• “Navigating Your Business Through the City Planning Neighborhood Participation Program” presented by Committee for a Better New Orleans
