Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00AM-12:00PM

DBE Training

In this workshop, you will gain information about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) Program and learn how to apply for these certification to provide support for your small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information about SJB Group, LLC and DOTD. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program was created to remedy past and current discrimination against DBE firms. The intention is to level the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals wanting to do business with the DOTD on U.S. Department of Transportation federally assisted projects. The Compliance Programs Section, Certification Unit, certifies businesses capable of performing services and/or products which can be credited toward DBE goals. The certification process ensures that only qualified small business firms that are independently owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals are certified for this program. The first step in the certification process is to complete and submit a DBE application.

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Friday, September 29, 2023 9:00AM-11:00AM

Understanding Financial Statements

Your business's day-to-day operations depend on having accurate financial data, and the success of your business depends on you understanding your business's financial documents. Gain a top-line view & understanding of key financial statements to help you make better decisions that have a positive impact on the bottom line, including:

Accounting Systems

Cash vs Accrual

Daily Ledger or Journal

Income Statement (Profit & Loss)

Cash Flow Statement

Balance Sheet

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Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) launched the Clean Biz Partnership to engage Louisiana businesses in reducing and preventing litter across the state. As a partner, you pledge to adopt daily practices for reducing and preventing litter such as cleaning your parking bays, placing trash receptacles at your storefront, and maintaining a clean dumpster area. A chamber membership is not required to join.

Help the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, LACCE and KLB by keeping your business litter free, join today. It is free to join and your business will receive some recognition for the partnership. For more information contact Thomas Falgout, President/CEO, Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce at 337-364-1836.

Acadiana Diversity Job Fair

This event connects employers with a diverse applicant pool including persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated, and more. Job Fair is also FREE and open to the public!

Tuesday, October 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Heymann Convention Center

1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA

Employer registration is open!

No cost for area businesses to exhibit!

Additional information about this event can be found at www.Lafayette.org/Diversity

Contact: Ryan LaGrange, RyanL@Lafayette.org or Rachelle Duhon, RDuhon2@lwc.la.gov

Phone Number: (337)364-1836

Address: 111 West Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana