on Thursday November 5, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive.  The event will show parts: a Business Certification Training from 3 to 5 p.m. and a Business Summit and Showcase in the Contraband Room from 5 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Shaping Our Economic Future.”

Eligha Guillory said of the event, “This event will provide a great opportunity for local small businesses to get the information they need to succeed in Southwest Louisiana’s growing economy opportunities for businesses.”

The Summit will also provide a great chance for small and big contractors to improve their businesses, credit, 4C’s and more.  A review of various Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs will also be highlighted for attendees.

Finally, the Business Showcase will include various booths and other opportunities for one-on-one discussions.  Be sure to bring plenty of resume's and business cards and be ready to network with industry representatives, banks, and purchasing agents, and more.

This is a free event, but you will need to register.  To do so email businesssummit@cityoflc.us or call 491-1201 with your name and company. For further details, call Eligha Guillory, Jr. at 491-9151.

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