Hands-On Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Certification

LED's Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program provides the managerial and technical assistance training needed to grow and sustain a small business. This hands-on workshop will allow you to actively sign up and get SEBD certified. If you are a future entrepreneur, come out and learn the benefits of this program so you can take advantage of it when you get started. This program provides the following: • Developmental assistance, including entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, business planning, and legal and industry-specific assistance. • Consideration for bidding on select products or services purchased by state agencies. • SEBD Intermediaries provide a free needs assessment and assistance with accessing other program benefits. • No cost access to certified training courses To register at workshop, please have the items below. – Name of Business, Business Address (including Parish), Phone Number, Business Email – DBA (if applicable) – Year Established – Contact Person and Title – Products and Services that the Business sells or provides – NAICS Code – Following Tax Information: – Federal Tax ID Number – Social Security Number (last 6 digits only) – State Tax ID is NOT required – State Purchasing Vendor Number is NOT required – Business Structure – Business Operations – Number of Employees (Including Yourself) – Current Total Business Assets – Current Total Business Net Worth (Assets-Liabilities) – Annual Gross Revenue

Speaker(s): Christina Davis, Business Consultant

Pre-registration is requested. Click on the link below to pre-register for this workshop online. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of time scheduled to allow time for parking on campus. The workshop begins promptly at 8:30 am.

Fee: No Cost