Uniting Local Minority Chambers Across The State To Help Drive Louisiana's Economy Forward |
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Greetings!
This month marks the end of the first quarter, but the beginning to a season of abundance-spring!
Throughout the month of March, the SBA announced a series of grant programs available to veterans, venues and deferment for disaster loans as a part of the American Rescue Plan. The advancements in the application process highlight the strides the White House is taking to ensure small businesses have access to funds to sustain. It is imperative that we do our part individually, by spending our dollars with small businesses.
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation is continuing the mission to unite local minority chambers across the state, through providing technical and financial assistance. We are currently seeking board members for the Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email us at i nfo@lachamberfoundation.org
Special Appearances
Tune-in to WBOK 1230 AM, during the 9 a.m. segment Wednesday, March 24, to hear David St. Etienne and Kelisha Garrett discuss how H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act) will affect New Orleans businesses and workforce.
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Women's History Month Spotlight, Kelisha Garrett |
During Women's History Month, LCCF is highlighting women of yesterday and today that are making waves in Louisiana communities.
Kelisha Garrett is the owner of Gen-X, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in business development, outreach and utilization of small minority businesses.
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Shuttered Venue Grant Program |
The American Rescue Plan helped to establish a $16 billion emergency assistance program dedicated to venues affected by Covid-19. Applications open Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Eligible entities include:
live venue operators or promoters, live performing arts organizations, museums, zoos, aquariums, theatrical producers, talent representatives.
The SBA is hosting an informational webinar on what to expect when applying for the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant on Tuesday, March 30th at 1:30 PM.
You can find additional details below.
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Board of Governance Series:
Building Impactful and Inclusive Boards
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In partnership with the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, the Greater New Orleans Foundation is pleased to announce the Board Governance Series: Building Impactful and Inclusive Boards.
The virtual series will concentrate on deepening an organization's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and guidance on how boards remain functional and engaging in the age of virtual environments.
Registered participants will receive course resources to introduce them to upcoming sessions, as a course overview and resource tool. Recording of the sessions can be shared organization wide.
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Small Biz Highlight, Washington & Wells Law Firm |
Attorney Alex Washington and Attorney Shante’ Wells created the Washington & Wells Law Firm to provide the highest level of representation for the community. Their firm has represented and litigated cases both locally and nationally. The success of Washington & Wells has benefited clients from Louisiana to Texas. The firm specializes in Public Sector Law, personal injury, product liability and wrongful death, criminal law, and civil litigation. |
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From Our Partners, U.S. Black Chambers |
U.S. Black Chambers and Google are offering several webinars this month to meet those challenges.
March 23rd 5:00 PM CST
Optimize Your Energy for High Performance
March 24th 10:00 AM CST
Create and Deliver a Compelling Presentation Part 2
March 26th 9:00 AM CST
Boost Your Entrepreneurship Skills With Women Will - Part 1
March 31st 12:00 PM CST
Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business - Part 1
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From Our Partners at JEDCO |
March is Women’s History Month. What better way to celebrate the many contributions that women make to the economy and the community than to host a panel of female industry leaders to share their stories, perspectives and advice?
JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber have teamed up to bring you this the Prosper Jefferson Women in Leadership Panel. Join us Wednesday, March 31st, at 10:00 am to hear from three female leaders across a diverse range of industries and backgrounds to share their personal experiences in leadership roles, how they got there, and how they continue to grow their businesses and organizations.
Moderated by Gambel Communications CEO Amy Boyle Collins, this panel will offer frank discussions on work/life balance, the challenges women have faced in the workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, being a female leader in male-dominated industries, and so much more.
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3901 MacArthur Blvd,
Box 6012 New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone Number: 1 504-655-7572
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