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Louisiana Economic Development invites you to attend a half-day "Smart Business Growth" Forum for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn how to access capital and take advantage of available resources to help your business succeed.
Louisiana Economic Development presents
“Smart Business Growth”
An Access To Capital Forum
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 · 8:00 a.m.
Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center at UNO
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8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m
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Registration
Coffee and Light Breakfast
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8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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Welcome
Jessica Holly
Anchor, WGNO News - ABC26
Master of Ceremony
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9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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Venture Capital Panel
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Angel, Corporate and Private Investors will discuss trends in venture financing, the types of businesses getting funded and the kinds of technologies and strategies that attract investors. Emerging companies (Digital Media, Renewable Energy, etc.) will have a particular interest in this panel discussion.
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Moderator: Jonathan Temple – U.S. Department of Commerce
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Richard Montgomery – Enhanced Capital Management
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Justin Obletz – Advantage Capital
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Ralph Maurer – New Orleans Startup Fund
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Clayton White – Southcoast Angel Fund
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9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Break/Networking
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9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
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Lender Panel
Banks are lending and want to help your business grow. Loan officers will discuss lender loan requirements and loan packaging. Topics will include The State Small Business Credit Initiative, Real Estate Financing, Business Expansion Loans, Startup Loans, and Non-Traditional Financing.
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Moderator: Lydia Charles, SUNO Small Business Dev & Mgmt Institute
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Stephaney Bolden – Accion Louisiana
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Paul Catalano – Capital One Bank
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Ron Coulonge - Gulf Coast Bank
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Brenda Guess – Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
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Reginald Harley – Small Business Administration (SBA)
Lang Le – ASI Federal Credit Union
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10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Break/Networking
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10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Technical Assistance Panel
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Louisiana has a wealth of assets and resources which form a strong foundation for business development. Panelists will provide an overview of assets and local resources, as well as discuss the challenges that must be addressed to undertake successful business development.
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Moderator: Barbara Johnson – The Johnson Group
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Cynthia Beaulieu – SUNO Small Business Dev & Mgmt Institute
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Bob Dempsey – Louisiana Procurement Technical Center (PTAC)
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Kara Renne – Regional Planning Commission
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Matt Slack – Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
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Carmen Sunda – LSBDC Greater New Orleans
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11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Introduction of Keynote Speaker
John W. Matthews, Jr.
Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Services
Louisiana Economic Development
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Keynote Address
Donald R. Cravins, Jr.
Staff Director and Chief Counsel
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
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11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Lunch and Networking
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*Draft Agenda as of 3-15-11
When & Where
Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center at UNO
2045 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans,
LA 70122
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CT)
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Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Economic Development is the state’s official economic development agency responsible for strengthening the state’s business climate and creating a more vibrant economy. With more than 380,000 small businesses in Louisiana, LED is committed to connecting small businesses with the services and resources they need to grow and succeed. Discover Louisiana’s competitive business incentives, small business resources and receive the latest business news at OpportunityLouisiana.com.
