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🚨 DESOTO PARISH BUSINESS OWNERS — DON’T MISS THIS! 🚨

Your business deserves a solid plan, the right funding, and the right resources. Let’s get you moving in the right direction!

Join us for Start or Grow Your Business With Confidence and get practical guidance on:

📌 Business Plans
💰 Financial Projections & Funding Options
🤝 Resources to Help Your Business
📢 EIDL Updates

📅 August 25 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Clista Calhoun Center | Mansfield, LA

🎯 Seats are limited — REGISTER TODAY!
👉 https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460054

📞 (318) 670-9700

Don’t just think about growing your business. Get the information you need to make it happen!

🚨 Small Business Owners in Desoto Parish & Surrounding Areas...
This Workshop Is for YOU! 🚨

Are you ready to start or grow your business with confidence? Join the Louisiana Small Business Development Center for an informative workshop designed to help you strengthen your business and make informed decisions about your next steps.

📌 You’ll learn about:
✅ Developing a solid business plan
✅ Financial projections & funding options
✅ Resources that can help your business
✅ Updates on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

📅 August 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Clista Calhoun Center
515 Louisiana Street, Mansfield, LA 71052

🎟️ Click Here to Register Today:
https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460054

📞 For more information: (318) 670-9700

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🚀 Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level?

Did you know that government agencies purchase billions of dollars in products and services every year? The question is...is your business ready to compete?

Join us for our Getting Started with Government Contracting workshop and learn how to position your business for opportunities with federal, state, and local government agencies.

During this session, you'll discover:
✅ How government contracting works
✅ Who buys from small businesses
✅ How to find contract opportunities
✅ The first steps to becoming procurement ready
✅ Tips for increasing your chances of success

Whether you're just starting your business or looking for a new revenue stream, this workshop will provide practical guidance to help you get started.

📅 Reserve your seat today:
https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460051

📞 Questions? Call us at (318) 670-9700.

Seats are limited, so don't wait! Invite another entrepreneur who should be in the room and help them discover new business opportunities.

🚨 Ready to Land Government Contracts? 🚨

Have you ever wondered if your business could sell to federal, state, or local government agencies? If you're looking to grow your business, diversify your income, and discover new opportunities, this workshop is for YOU!

✅ Perfect for:
✔️ Startups and new business owners
✔️ Existing businesses looking to increase revenue
✔️ Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your business can compete for billions of dollars in government contracts!

🎟️ Register today: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=5460051
📞 Questions? Call us at (318) 670-9700.

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Want to participate in the next SEBD Peer-to-Peer Roundtable?

Here's what you need to know:
✅ All participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business (SEB) through Louisiana Economic Development's Small and Emerging Business Development Program.
💡 Good news! Most operational start-ups meet the eligibility requirements and may qualify for certification.
Take the first step toward new opportunities, valuable resources, and business growth today!
📌 View eligibility requirements and apply here:
www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd

After you apply, call (318) 670-9700 to get registered or for more information.

Want to participate in this exciting business development series? Here's what you need to know:

✅ All participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business (SEB) through Louisiana Economic Development's Small and Emerging Business Development Program.

💡 Good news! Most operational start-ups meet the eligibility requirements and may qualify for certification.

Take the first step toward new opportunities, valuable resources, and business growth today!

📌 View eligibility requirements and apply here:
www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd
Louisiana Economic Development

Congratulations to the graduates of our 2025-2026 SEBD Roundtable program!

Five participants received certificates of completion after fulfilling the program’s yearlong commitment, which included 10 roundtable sessions conducted between August 2025 and May 2026. The series was facilitated by Rachel Willis, owner of Insurance Master Advisors, and focused on strengthening the leadership, decision-making, and business development skills of entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The SEBD Roundtables are built on the value of peer-to-peer learning and are designed to help participants grow both personally and professionally through structured monthly discussions that follow PeerSpectives protocols and encourage full engagement among members.

If you are interested in participating in our next SEBD Roundtable Series call (318) 670-9700. Louisiana Economic Development Southern University at Shreveport, LA