Business Summits
2008 Small Business Sustainability Summit
What do neighborhoods and business districts in the Greater New Orleans area need to stabilize and sustain existing businesses and to attract and grow new businesses and industries?
The 2nd Annual Small Business Sustainability Summit for local businesses:
February 21 - February 23, 2008! (call 232-7821 for scholarship info)
Survival and sustainable growth is dependent on all of us working together. Neighborhood by neighborhood, business by business. We must work smarter, we must be prepared, and we must be empowered to create our own sustainability.
The 2nd Annual Summit is an innovative strategic planning session and workshop for local businesses and those advocating on their behalf. The agenda is full of creative ideas, tools and partnerships designed to “empower small business owners to create their own sustainability.”
Register for specific events below, or, to register for multiple events by fax or phone, download the Summit registration brochure.
Insurance-What Works, What You Can Negotiate
Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 6-8 pm
Roussell Hall, Loyola University
A lively insurance presentation by Donna Childs on negotiating rates with your insurance company. Ms. Childs’ insurance presentation will be followed by a discussion of what is working here and what is not in New Orleans. Networking reception immediately follows the presentation and discussion.
Register online or call 831-3730.
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Neighborhood Check-Up - How are we doing?
Friday, February 22, 2008 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Neighborhood Moveable Summit
Meet some of the shakers and movers along three key neighborhood commercial districts (St. Claude, Gentilly, and Freret) and hear about exciting projects underway. Local businesses and the advocates they work with will discuss their work, share their experiences and identify key issues and priorities. Free event; lunch is self pay. Register online or call 232-7821 for more info. See agenda
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Now What? Strategies for Economic Resilience
Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 8:30am - 4pm
Miller Hall, Rm 114 Loyola University
A power packed day of strategies and information. Morning session features Donna Childs on “Building Disaster-Resilient Businesses.” Learn how investment in contingency planning will yield an immediate return. Learn simple, cost-effective solutions to safeguard your business and your livelihood. Lunch is provided, followed by a panel discussion on Sustainable Growth Strategies from 1-3 pm. Networking and special presentations from 3-4 pm. Updates from LED on Phase II of the Small Business Grant and Loan program and local business markets. Bring business cards.
Register online or call 831-3730. See agenda