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The Summer Operator Series
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Restaurant operators have a lot on their plates! Join us for webinars focused on food safety and policy. These sessions are designed to deliver actionable information for busy operators. Register now for this 2-part webinar series with interactive educational sessions and Q&As with industry experts.
- Wed., June 5 - Cracking the code on health inspections and violations
- Wed., June 12 - Preserving profit – small business tax deductions
For more details, speaker info and to register for the full webinar series, click here.
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Join the ranks of the best businesses in America
Does your business deserve to be recognized? Enter the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100, our exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small businesses in America. Celebrating businesses that inspire innovation, growth, and community impact, our expanded awards program offers VIP perks, networking opportunities, and media exposure. Plus, one small business will be named America’s Top Small Business and receive $25,000!
Apply now to be a part of the exclusive CO—100 list and unlock new possibilities for your business.
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Solar for All NOLA is a City led program aimed at increasing awareness and access to affordable solar and battery storage options for all residents of New Orleans. Solar for All NOLA is a partnership between the City of New Orleans, The Greater New Orleans Foundation, PosiGen, and Solar Alternatives. By partnering with local solar developers, the program offers free feasibility studies to all interested households and businesses, provides leasing and financing options, and low-cost energy efficiency upgrades for those ready to make the switch to solar.
Solar for All NOLA’s approach is focused on creating equitable access to solar energy for all residents of New Orleans, regardless of income or background. By partnering with trusted, local companies and organizations, we hope to meet and exceed our Climate Action Plan goal of 1,400 individual installs, or 10 Megawatts (MW) of solar power by 2030, and make New Orleans homes and businesses more resilient, affordable, and sustainable for years to come.”
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Business incubator is open for entrepreneurs who are looking for co-working space. Interest form: https://airtable.com/appKxGmVOoghaxjte/shrvz8hxYkeoUglNB
Programs
*BenchMarks *Capital Ready *Be the Boss *Property Ready
*Financial Wellness Collaborative
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Propeller is launching Propeller Impact Fund II, dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability in Louisiana’s food Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. With a focus on supporting BIPOC and socially/economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, this seed equity fund aims to empower local businesses in the Greater New Orleans area by providing crucial financial support, mentorship, and resources. Funding for Propeller Impact Fund II comes from Louisiana Economic Development through the U.S. Treasury Small States Business Credit Initiative and The Kresge Foundation.
"We are excited to launch the Propeller Impact Fund II to support the vibrant and diverse food CPG ecosystem in Louisiana," said Patrick Hernandez, Director of Capital Access at Propeller. "In 2023, Black founders in the US received only 0.48% of all venture dollars. We know this lack of parity extends to all groups this fund intends to serve and is catastrophic for those entrepreneurs and the economy. Through targeted investments and comprehensive support, we aim to drive positive change, empower entrepreneurs, and create lasting impacts in our community."
Propeller Impact Fund II seeks to invest in Louisiana food or beverage consumer packaged goods businesses with measurable social or environmental impact. Businesses wishing to apply should first complete an interest form on Propeller’s website to ensure proper fit with the program.
Click the button below to access the Propeller Fund II Interest Form. For any questions before completing the Interest Form, please contact fund@gopropeller.org.
Click HERE to access the Interest Form
http://gopropeller.org/events/
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The Energy Smart New Construction offering provides incentives for qualifying projects to adopt and implement energy-efficient design and construction that goes beyond the design baseline. In order to qualify, applications must be submitted during the design phase of the new construction project. Annual Customer Incentive Cap of $600,000 across all projects and customer accounts.
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Are you interested in becoming a certified disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) with the City's State and Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SLDBE) Program?
The Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) is here to help you through the process.
What you should know about applying for SLDBE certification:
- The online application can be accessed at neworleans.dbesystem.com
- All information provided during the process is kept secure and confidential
- There is interactive communication with the OSD staff throughout the process.
CONTACT: supplierdiversity@nola.gov
Learn more about the Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) Program
Looking to boost visibility of your Black-owned businesses? Check out these Black-owned business directories to connect with minority-owned brands and reach a new audience of conscious consumers. (New Orleans)
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SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Avondale to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe or Extreme Drought
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Louisiana Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in 64 Louisiana parishes and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that began Dec. 1, 2023.
SBA has a separate declaration (LA 20232) for small businesses economically impacted by the severe or extreme drought that occurred Sept. 19-Dec. 5, 2023. This disaster declaration offers much-needed assistance to small businesses engaged in aquaculture such as those who rely on the crawfish season.
Virtual Business Recovery Center
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FOCWAssistance@sba.gov
(916) 932-8925
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Federal Contracting:
8(a) Business Development Program
The SBA is pleased to provide you with information on the application process for certification in the 8(a) Business Development Program. The program provides eligible firms with greater access to the resources they need to grow and develop their businesses. This, in turn, improves their ability to compete on an equal footing with other firms in the mainstream American economy.
The Louisiana District Office holds a virtual 8(a) informational workshop on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00 A.M. This workshop is approximately a 1-hour session.
This session provides information on the eligibility, application process and reporting requirements for the 8(a) BD program. Additional information is presented on other government contracting programs with the SBA.
To register for this session please contact Gail Brogan at gail.brogan@sba.gov. For additional information please call 504-589-6688.
This session is at NO COST.
Upcoming SBA BIDSPEED Training:
View the full training schedule at https://fedbidspeed.com/sba-grant/
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A 10% or 15% credit on annual wages to qualified music industry-related companies (QMC) that create a minimum of three well-paid net new jobs for Louisiana residents.
The Quality Jobs (QJ) program provides a cash rebate to companies that create well-paid jobs and promote economic development in Louisiana: Up to a 6% rebate on annual payroll expenses for up to 10 years and either a state sales/use tax rebate on capital expense or a 1.5% project facility expense rebate for qualifying expenses.
Click here to get more information.
Louisiana Business Incentives
Small Business Programs
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Free or Low-Cost Business Education
Register for SCORE's free live webinars available to all business owners nationwide. Presented by SCORE mentors and other industry experts, these sessions will help you understand how to start, manage, grow or successfully exit your business.
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