JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host Sales Seminar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 12, 2024

JEDCO, JEFFERSON CHAMBER TO HOST SEMINAR ON

SALES STRATEGIES

A Prosper Jefferson Event

(Avondale, La) -- Having a solid sales strategy is important for the growth of a business. A good salesperson knows how to target the right customers and effectively share the story behind the product or service that they are selling. Additionally, understanding how to make connections and foster relationships can create opportunities for customer growth and lead generation.

That’s why JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce teamed up to bring you a Prosper Jefferson seminar on "Successful Sales Strategies: How to Land the Deal after you've Built the Relationship." Our local experts will share best practices on the following:

Best Practices for Approaching New People
How To Create an Elevator Speech (Business One-Liners)
Converting Networking Connections Into Customers
Understanding How Social Media Impacts Sales Strategies
Using Data Analytics To Drive Revenue
How To Address Client Dissatisfaction

Event Details

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

9:00 AM -10:30 AM

JEDCO Conference Center

701A Churchill Parkway,

Avondale, LA 70094

The event is $10 to attend, which covers a hot breakfast. Open to all businesses and entrepreneurs. Please register online in advance.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MEET THE EXPERTS

Brandi Theard, Sales Executive

Outfront Media

Chris Kenyon, Director of Marketing

Fore!Kids Foundation

Lee Stolf, Sales Manager

Nextstar Media Inc. (WGNO-TV/NOLA38)

About JEDCO: The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is the economic development organization for the parish with the main objective of attracting, growing, and creating new business in the area. JEDCO's mission is to proactively influence the economy through the retention and creation of quality jobs, entrepreneurship, and investment in Jefferson Parish. Located in the growing Churchill Technology & Business Park, JEDCO supports the Jefferson Parish economy through its award-winning economic development services program and a dynamic small business financing arm. Since inception, JEDCO has attracted global brands to the community, including Fuji Vegetable Oil, Sleep Number, Dyno Nobel, and US Foods in recent years. The organization has generated millions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs in Jefferson Parish.

For more information, visit www.jedco.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, Instagram, and Linke dIn. Stream the Jefferson Parish Pulse podcast powered by JEDCO here.

About the Jefferson Chamber: The Jefferson Chamber is the leading voice for Jefferson Parish's business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. The Chamber's mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Five-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was award the 2013 Chamber of the Year Award by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.

For more information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter @jeffersoncoc, and YouTube.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kelsey Scram

JEDCO Director of Marketing & Communications

504.875.3927

kscram@jedco.org

www.jedco.org

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VISIONARY INVESTORS

JEDCO delivers game-changing initiatives with support from investors in the local business community. They help shape the future of Jefferson Parish with their generous contributions. We're excited to share that Red River Bank & Citizens National Bank have signed on as EDGE Investors this year.

We are also proud to share and promote our highest level investors below. Learn more about The Jefferson EDGE here.

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