3-8-21
Join Senator Fred Mills, Representatives Beau Beaullieu, Blake Miguez, and Marcus Bryant for a discussion on what might we expect regarding the 2021-2022 state budget, tax reform, gas tax, and more.

If you have a question for the panel, please send to info@iberiachamber.org. We will take questions from the guests if time permits.
Also, if your industry, business or organization has any bills that will be filed as the session opens, please notify us.
Tune in this Thursday to learn more about the Louisiana Economic Development's “CEO Roundtables” program with Darrell Johnson, LED’s Program Manager of Small Business Services who'll join us from his office in Baton Rouge along with two Iberia businesses exec’s who are graduates of the program, Heidi Parker Martin from Pro-log and Jady Regard of Cane River Pecan. Also joining the panel is Janet Faulk-Gonzales with info on the next panel from the Chamber Series, “Up Next.”

Plan to join Marti and Jeff on Teche Matters - KANE 107.5 and 1240-Am/FM107.5 at 10:00AM Thursday (3/11/2021) Listen streaming LIVE at www.kane1240.com or via the TuneIn app. Not the Positively Iberia program segment airs after Jeff's first commercial break, usually around 10:20-10:30am till 11am.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR UNDERWRITER: The First National Bank of Jeanerette
Your Chamber is partnering with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center to bring you this series of webinars in 2021, that are aimed to help you grow or start your business. Attendance is limited for these sessions so make sure to sign up ahead of time!

Upcoming trainings:

Monday, March 8th, 8:30AM-10AM
High Performance Trifecta: Employee Engagement, Employee Alignment and Employee Self-Motivation
In this program business owners will learn how to develop their people into a force that drives their business forward.

Tuesday, March 9th, 10AM-12PM
Effectively Engaging & Networking on LinkedIn
If you’re looking to gain new connections and network, LinkedIn is the social network for you! Also known as the Suit-and-Tie social network, LinkedIn has a more serious tone with legitimate return when utilized correctly. While more commonly used for those in the B2B sphere, LinkedIn contains much value for anyone in the business world.

Wednesday, March 10th, 6PM-7PM
Understanding My Financials - What is a balance sheet, income statement, & tax returns/ CPA?
This course is designed to teach you about being bank ready for SBB lending opportunities.

Friday, March 12th, 10AM-12PM
Starting and Financing a Small Business
This workshop is recommended for those interested in starting a business. At the end of this workshop, you will have a thorough understanding of the process of starting a business and will be able to implement a required checklist to start your business.

There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.
Experts from The Picard Group will present an update on the FY21 Budget Reconciliation package, which includes direct aid for state and local governments to help governments combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also discuss the reintroduction of federal earmarks and potential benefits to the State, as well as other issues.