Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

Topic: Business Plan

This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures. A business plan is much more than a piece of paper. It is your roadmap to success. The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution of your business model. A comprehensive, focused,well written business plan enables you to control your business and its potential for success. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan. Topics Covered: • What is a Business Plan and what is it used for? • Discovering your Mission Statement and Purpose • Defining your Target Market

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s): Fletcher Technical Community College

Fee: No Cost

Register Online

Phone: (504) 831-3730; Email: jmenyon@lsbdc.org

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

Event Description:

The Economic Development/Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to meet on the second Monday of the month at noon at the Chamber's office.  Please join us!
Economic Development / Infrastructure – Mitch Marmande, Division Chair
Hank Babin, Committee Chair
Committee Tasks
~ Expand partnership with the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority.  
~ Monitor the status of Houma Navigational Canal dredging and take action as needed.
~ Research the prospect of becoming our own DOTD District, educate our membership on this issue and take action when appropriate. 
~ Partner with Fletcher, TEDA, and Airport Commission to assist in expanding the drone industry at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport
~ Monitor the possible projects that LASAFE will spend $6M on and a take action as needed.
~ Look at possible funding alternatives for completing Bayou Country Sports Park including how we can improve the current tax base.
~ Have a Lunch & Learn with the parish assessor to explain how assessments work.

Lunch & Learn Series:
Presented by Jason Bergeron of Technology Professionals
Call the Chamber of Commerce Office at 876-5600 to register to attend.  Space is limited.  Deadline to register is Noon on Wednesday, June 6th.
This event is Free to Chamber Members and $10 to Future Members. 
Lunch is provided for a $10 fee per person.
 

 Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

Topic: Managing a Business

Celebrate Certification Month with the LSBDC. Business Certifications give businesses access to opportunity in contracting, funding and grant programs. There are a variety of federal, state and local certification programs that can enhance your chances to not only get a contract but also to expand and grow! Learn how your business can benefit from CERTIFICATION as a Louisiana SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS. Benefits of free SEBD Certification include: Business developmental assistance, entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, industry-specific assistance and increased procurement opportunities. Learn more about SEBD and other business certification programs. Celebrate with us at this free seminar!

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s): Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, TEDA

Fee: No Cost

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott in Houma.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this monthly event and network with other area business people.

Speaker: John Schroder, LA Treasurer

Sponsored by: The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana
 

Topic: Start-up Assistance

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview of the steps to be taken to start a business, the essentials of business planning, and how to determine funding needs for the start-up. Seminar covers: • Items you want to know before starting a business • Preparing for business success • How to start your business • Financing options • Resources for your business

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, LSBDC Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s): Fletcher Technical Community College, TEDA

Location: Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

Fee: No Cost

South Central Industrial Association meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Courtyard by Marriott at 142 Library Dr., Houma, LA. The meetings are a great place to network with about 200 people in attendance. RSVP is required by calling 985-851-2201 or by emailing christy@sciaonline.net. Meal price is $25.00 per person, payable at the door via cash, check or credit card. Prior to the membership meeting, there is time for "networking," from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The membership meeting begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

Topic: Human Resources

This workshop is designed for small business owners and managers who have employees and are ready to increase their staff size and grow.  Whether you decide to hire employees or independent contractors, you have certain legal requirements. You need to find out what these requirements are and what you need to know about the people who work for you. Good employees are the backbone of your business.  They are hard to find and even harder to keep.  Learn how to locate a source of good employees, hire them, and keep them working for you. 

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s):  Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, TEDA

Seating Limited! Reserve ASAP!

Fee: No Cost

Location

Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott in Houma.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this monthly event and network with other area business people.

Admission is $25 per person with payment required in advance.  The deadline for reservations and cancellations is 4 p.m. on the Wednesday before the event.

South Central Industrial Association meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Courtyard by Marriott at 142 Library Dr., Houma, LA. The meetings are a great place to network with about 200 people in attendance. RSVP is required by calling 985-851-2201 or by emailing christy@sciaonline.net. Meal price is $25.00 per person, payable at the door via cash, check or credit card. Prior to the membership meeting, there is time for "networking," from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The membership meeting begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.

Topic: Start-up Assistance

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview of the steps to be taken to start a business, the essentials of business planning, and how to determine funding needs for the start-up. Seminar covers:
• Items you want to know before starting a business
• Preparing for business success
• How to start your business
• Financing options
• Resources for your business  

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, LSBDC Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s):  Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, TEDA

Fee: No Cost

Location

Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

SCIA's Annual Crawfish Boil will be held on April 5th at the Southdown Museum, Jimmy Buquet Pavillion. You must have a wristband to enter and individual wristbands are $35.00 each.  All wristbands must be purchased in advance by calling the SCIA office at 985-851-2201 or by emailing Kathy@sciaonline.net.  Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.  This event is for SCIA Members and their guests only.  This is an adult only event!

This event has been "SOLD OUT"

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott in Houma.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this monthly event and network with other area business people.

Admission is $25 per person with payment required in advance.  The deadline for reservations and cancellations is 4 p.m. on the Wednesday before the event.

Topic: Managing a Business

Business Certifications give businesses access to opportunity in contracting, funding and grant programs.  There are a variety of federal, state and local certification programs that can enhance your chances to not only get a contract but also to expand and grow!  Learn how your business can benefit from CERTIFICATION as a Louisiana SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS.  Benefits of free SEBD Certification include:  Business developmental assistance, entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, industry-specific assistance and increased procurement opportunities.  Learn more about SEBD and other business certification programs.  Plan now to attend this free seminar.

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s):  Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, TEDA

Fee: No Cost

Location

Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

Topic: Business Plan

This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures.  A business plan is much more than a piece of paper.  It is your roadmap to success.  The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution of your business model.  A comprehensive, focused, well-written business plan enables you to control your business and its potential for success.  This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan.

Topics Covered:
• What is a Business Plan and what is it used for?
• Discovering your Mission Statement and Purpose
• Defining your Target Market

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s):  Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus (310 St. Charles Street)

Seating Limited! Reserve ASAP!

Fee: No Cost

Location

Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus

310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott in Houma.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this monthly event and network with other area business people.

Admission is $25 per person with payment required in advance.  The deadline for reservations and cancellations is 4 p.m. on the Wednesday before the event.

Topic: Financing and Capital

Identifying and securing the financing you need to grow your business can be a scary and difficult task when you don't know what to do. A winning funding proposal can make a huge difference between getting "No" and getting a "Yes"! In this seminar you will learn what you need and what to do before approaching a lender to finance your business's funding needs. When you know what a lender is looking for and the questions the lender needs answered, you will greatly improve your chances of obtaining the financing that your business needs to start, grow and expand! In this seminar, you will learn to strengthen your financial situation, to identify and assess the financial needs of your business, to identify sources of capital, how to prepare the essential documents for a lender or investor, and how to answer the key questions lenders ask. You should attend this workshop if you are a business owner who is seeking financing to start or expand their business, who is seeking to improve current credit position or who has been declined for a loan by a bank.

Speaker(s): Jimmy Nguyen, Business Consultant

Co-Sponsor(s): Fletcher Technical Community College (310 St. Charles Street, Houma, LA)

Location: Fletcher Technical Community College -  Houma Campus

This seminar is for any-stage businesses seeking financing from banks, or other lenders for business startup, expansion or growth!

Fee: No Cost

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Council Conference Room, 6th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

South Central Industrial Association meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Courtyard by Marriott at 142 Library Dr., Houma, LA. The meetings are a great place to network with about 200 people in attendance. RSVP is required by calling 985-851-2201 or by emailing jane@sciaonline.net . Meal price is $25.00 per person, payable at the door via cash, check or credit card. Prior to the membership meeting, there is time for "networking," from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The membership meeting begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.

There will be a TEDFO Board meeting immediately following the TEDA Board meeting that starts at 12:00 noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower,  These meetings are open to the public. 

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public. 

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott in Houma.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this monthly event and network with other area business people.

Admission is $25 per person with payment required in advance.  The deadline for reservations and cancellations is 4 p.m. on the Wednesday before the event.

There will be no Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon held in the month of November.  Next General membership luncheon will be held December 5, 2017.  

South Central Industrial Association meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Courtyard by Marriott at 142 Library Dr., Houma, LA. The meetings are a great place to network with about 200 people in attendance. RSVP is required by calling 985-851-2201 or by emailing jane@sciaonline.net . Meal price is $25.00 per person, payable at the door via cash, check or credit card. Prior to the membership meeting, there is time for "networking," from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The membership meeting begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.

TEDA Board meetings are conducted at noon in the TPCG Administrative Conference Room, 7th Floor of the Government Tower, and are open to the public.