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SUMMARY:Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
DESCRIPTION:Business Life Cycle\, presented by LEDA\, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program\, you will learn about concepts\, exercise\, tools\, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you. \nSession 1: Creating A Foundation – Business Plans and Business Model Canvas \n\nCompare Business Plan\, Lean Model Canvas\, and Business Model Canvas\nWhy and When to use Business Plans\, Lean Model Canvas\, or Business Model Canvas\nBusiness structure: Explanation of sole proprietorship\, partnership\, LLC\, S-Corp\, and others\, which is best for you.\nData\, Reports and Research Material – hints about where to find information useful in developing business plans\, marketing strategy\, strategic planning\, and more.\nSpeakers:\n\nDestin Ortego\, Opportunity Machine\nCorey Jack\, Jack and Associates\nBrittany Lacour Deal\, LEDA\n\n\n\nTime: 11:30a – 1:30p: \n\n\n\nRegistration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nProgram / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\nLocation: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)\, 211 E Devalcourt Street\, Lafayette\, LA\nRegistration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com\nLunch will be provided free to attendees.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/business-life-cycle-series-presented-by-leda/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T133000
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SUMMARY:Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
DESCRIPTION:Business Life Cycle\, presented by LEDA\, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program\, you will learn about concepts\, exercise\, tools\, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you. \nSession 2: Growing your Audience – Bullseye Marketing Framework \n\nGrowth Marketing Strategies\nConsider the Target Audience and Traction Channels\nLessons and suggestions from entrepreneur and business owner\nSpeakers:\n\nTheresa Goldkamp\, Opportunity Machine\nTom Cox\, Golfballs.com\n\n\n\n\nTime: 11:30a – 1:30p:\n\nRegistration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nProgram / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\nLocation: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)\, 211 E Devalcourt Street\, Lafayette\, LA\nRegistration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com\nLunch will be provided free to attendees.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/business-life-cycle-series-presented-by-leda-2/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T110000
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SUMMARY:St. Mary Parish 2nd Chance Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 11\, 2024\, The Department of Corrections in conjunction with United Way\, Louisiana Workforce Commission and Acadiana Workforce Solutions is hosting a 2nd Chance Job Fair at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium (728 Myrtle Street). Applicants will meet with potential employers\, receive information about job openings and be able to submit job applications. \nFor more information contact: Monique McCray (337-442-0374)\, Jeri Mestayer (337-256-2027) or Rachelle Duhon (337-499-1758). This event is Open to the Public
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/st-mary-parish-2nd-chance-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Job Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170849
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SUMMARY:Bidders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bidders Conference for qualified entities for the following services will be held at: \n10am at Acadiana Workforce Solutions Area#40 office\, 1638 Creswell Lane Extension\, Suite 1\, Opelousas\, LA 70570 \n\nWIOA One-Stop Operator\nWIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Program\nWIOA Title I Youth Program\n\n 
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/bidders-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170849
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SUMMARY:2nd Chance Job Fair -St. Landry Parish
DESCRIPTION:A 2nd Chance job fair will be held on Tuesday\, April 16th at the Yambilee Building\, Inc.\, 1939 W. Landry Street\, Opelousas\, LA 70570 from 9am to 12pm. \nEmployers can sign up for a spot at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-chance-job-fair-tickets-820168224237 . \n  \n 
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/2nd-chance-job-fair-st-landry-parish-2/
LOCATION:Yambilee Building\, 1939 W. Landry Street\, Opelousas\, LA 70570\, 1939 W Landry Street\, Opelousas\, LA\, 70570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T150522Z
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SUMMARY:Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
DESCRIPTION:Business Life Cycle\, presented by LEDA\, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program\, you will learn about concepts\, exercise\, tools\, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you. \nSession 3: Developing Goals – Steps in Strategic Planning for Business \n\nMission Statement\nEnvironmental Analysis\nSMART Goals\nPlanning Horizon\nBusiness Development Strategies and Using Certifications: B-to-C\, B-to-B\, Government Procurement\, and more.\nSpeaker:\n\nPatricia Lanier\, University of Louisiana – Lafayette\n\n\n\n\nTime: 11:30a – 1:30p:\n\nRegistration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nProgram / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\nLocation: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)\, 211 E Devalcourt Street\, Lafayette\, LA\nRegistration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com\nLunch will be provided free to attendees.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/business-life-cycle-series-presented-by-leda-3/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T133000
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SUMMARY:Business Life Cycle Series presented by LEDA
DESCRIPTION:Business Life Cycle\, presented by LEDA\, is an education series designed to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through different phases of the business cycle. In this program\, you will learn about concepts\, exercise\, tools\, and resources to grow your business. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to transform an idea to reality or if you’re a business owner/operator looking to enhance your business or boost sales – this four-part series if for you. \nSession 4: Financing the Future – Funding\, Capital\, and Loans \n\nType and Size of Financial Institutions: traditional banks and alternative financing options.\nType of Loans and/or Funding Resources\nPrograms\, Resources\, and Incentives – how\, why\, and when to use them.\nSpeakers:\n\nLauren Titus\, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nBanker 1: Kristen Trahan\, Chase Bank\nBanker 2: Eddie A Buttross\, First Horizon Bank\nBrandy Ledet\, Louisiana Economic Development (LED)\n\n\n\n\nTime: 11:30a – 1:30p:\n\nRegistration / Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nProgram / Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\nLocation: Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)\, 211 E Devalcourt Street\, Lafayette\, LA\nRegistration to attend is free: https://businesslifecycle2024.eventbrite.com\nLunch will be provided free to attendees.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/business-life-cycle-series-presented-by-leda-4/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T153000
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SUMMARY:One-Stop Delivery System Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:One-Stop Delivery System for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold their Quarterly meeting of 2024 on Wednesday\, April 24\, 20224 at Lafayette American Job Center\, 706 E. Vermilion Street\, Lafayette\, LA 70501 at 2:30pm. For more information contact: Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/one-stop-delivery-system-committee-meeting-lwda40/
CATEGORIES:One-Stop Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165100Z
UID:11805-1713972600-1713976200@acadianaworkforce.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee for Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board #40 will hold their Quarterly meeting on Wednesday\, February 24\, 20224 at Lafayette American Job Center\, 706 E. Vermilion Street\, Lafayette\, LA 70501 at 3:30pm. For more information contact: Rita Patterson at rpatterson@wib40.org.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-lwda40/
CATEGORIES:Finance Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T130000
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SUMMARY:LEDA Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:LEDA will be hosting their Annual Job Fair on Tuesday\, April 30 from 9am to 1pm at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette\, LA. More information coming soon.
URL:https://acadianaworkforce.org/event/leda-job-fair-4/
CATEGORIES:Job Fair
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