:: Thursday: Learn about state economic development programs and business tax incentives at the Business Incentives Workshop sponsored by Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, Louisiana Economic Development and other agencies from 1-5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The workshop is free, but registration is necessary due to limited seating. For information, click here.
:: May 19:Join the Louisiana Technology Council and Charter Business to learn how all your efforts online work together for your business from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Southeast Louisiana University St. Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Drive in Mandeville. This session teachers you all you need to know about website marketing, including links, listings and keywords. Speaker is Adele Tiblier of Fabre Smith & Coco LLC. Cost is free for members; $10 for non members. To register, click here.
:: May 27: “Preparing Your Business for a Disaster,” a day-long conference hosted by the Louisiana Business & Technology Center, the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute and Taylor Porter Attorneys, is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave. in Baton Rouge. Among the topics covered: legal issues, supply-chain management, state and local government recommendations and how to create a disaster plan. Keynote speaker is Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. Cost is $75. Those who register today receive a $10 discount. A continental breakfast and lunch are included. For more information or to register online, click here.
