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Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM
LIDEA offers Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer Development Course
Entrepreneurship and small businesses are critical sources of new jobs to the local economy. New technology is an important engine of job creation and often plays an important role in startups done by entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship and Technology Development course is an elective course in LIDEA’s Louisiana Economic Development Certification Program.
October 25-26, 2011
Entergy New Orleans
1600 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA
It is intended for members of the Economic Development community at the local, regional or state level, or for anyone interested in learning more about Entrepreneurship and Technology Development in Economic Development, and will cover the following topics:
- What’s the difference between an entrepreneurial firm and a small business?
- How important are entrepreneurial firms to job creation in a local economy?
- What can be done at the State and local level to stimulate entrepreneurial activity?
- What is being done and where in Louisiana (examples), and what can the students learn from existing practices to make improvements in their own work?
- When are business incubators appropriate, and what can be done to develop them?
- How do you finance an entrepreneur or startup small business? What micro-lending programs, SBA programs, venture capital and other financing tools encourage entrepreneurship and small business growth?
- What is Technology Development, and why is new technology an essential element in effective economic development strategies?
Anyone interested in learning more about these issues and questions is encouraged to register.
Course Fee
$395 LIDEA Members
$545 Non LIDEA Members (Non Member fee includes LIDEA membership)
The registration fee covers course materials, instruction, selected meals and refreshment breaks. It does not cover hotel and other travel expenses
Registration
Click here to register for the Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer Development Course by credit card
Click here to register for the Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer Development Course by check
Attendance Policy
To obtain a certificate of completion for the course, participants are required to attend 90% of the course.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund given if registration is cancelled before October 11, 2011. Regardless of the refund amount listed, the amount refunded will never exceed the amount paid.
Dress Code
The attire for the course is business casual.
Course Location and Parking
The course will take place at Entergy New Orleans.
Contact information is:
Entergy New Orleans
1600 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA
P:(504) 670-3632 ý
www.entergy-neworleans.com
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations may be made at The Hotel Monteleone by calling (504) 523-3341 or by calling our Group Reservations number at 1-800-217-2033. Guests may also reserve by fax at (504) 528-1019.
LIDEA's special rate of $139/night will be honored based on availability.
Please refer to "LA Industrial Development Executives Association" when making your reservations to receive the special rate. Reservations must be guaranteed by one night's deposit or a major credit card. Individual guest room deposits will be refunded if reservations are canceled 72 hours prior to date of arrival.
Dining
Nearby restaurants (close to the course location but not within walking distance) include:
- Allegro Bistro
(http://www.allegrobistro.com/)
- Reginellis
(http://www.reginellis.com/)
- Jamba Juice
(http://www.jambajuice.com/)
Additional information on lodging, dining and entertainment can be found at the New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau website at http://www.neworleanscvb.com/
Contact Information
Christy Marino
LIDEA
P.O. Box 82531
Baton Rouge, LA
P: (225)448-5404
F: (225)767-7648
info@lidea.org
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM
LIDEA offers Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion Course
Economic Development is not just about attracting new business and jobs. It’s also about finding out the needs of a community’s existing businesses and expanding those jobs within your community. The Business Retention and Expansion course is a core course in LIDEA’s Louisiana Economic Development Certification Program, and is intended for members of the Economic Development community at the local, regional or state level, or for anyone interested in learning more about Business Retention in Economic Development.
August 23-24, 2011
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
This course will prepare the student to answer the following topics:
- How important is business retention and expansion in local economic development?
- What are the benefits of an effective BR&E program?
- What are the characteristics of an effective BR&E program?
- What assistance does the State of Louisiana provide in local BR&E?
Anyone interested in learning more about these issues and questions is encouraged to register.
Course Fee
$395 LIDEA Members
$545 Non LIDEA Members (Non Member fee includes LIDEA membership)
The registration fee covers course materials, instruction, selected meals and refreshment breaks. It does not cover hotel and other travel expenses
Registration
Click here to register for the Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion course by credit card
Click here to register for the Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion course by check
Attendance Policy
To obtain a certificate of completion for the course, participants are required to attend 90% of the course.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund given if registration is cancelled before August 9, 2011. Regardless of the refund amount listed, the amount refunded will never exceed the amount paid.
Dress Code
The attire for the course is business casual.
Course Location and Parking
The course will take place at the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (www.alec.coop/).
Contact information is:
10725 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225.293.3450/1.800.355.3450
Fax: 225.296.0924
Ample free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels closest to the course location include:
‐ Holiday Inn South
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn South. Ask for the ALEC/LIDEA reduced group rate, $76/courtyard room and $86/tower room. Deadline to reserve this rate is 2 weeks prior to day one of the course.(http://www.hibatonrougesouth.com/)
‐ Holiday Inn Express
(http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/btrla?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/ex/1/en/availsearch&ias=y).
‐ Hampton Inn
(http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BTREAHX).
Dining
Nearby restaurants (close to the course location but not within walking distance) include:
‐ TJ Ribs, 6330 Siegen Lane (http://www.tjribs.com/)
‐ Walk On’s, 11575 Coursey Blvd. (http://walk‐ons.com/)
‐ Chimes East, 10870 Coursey Blvd (http://www.thechimes.com/)
Additional information on lodging, dining and entertainment can be found at the Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbatonrouge.com/.
Contact Information
Christy Marino
LIDEA
P.O. Box 82531
Baton Rouge, LA
P: (225)448-5404
F: (225)767-7648
info@lidea.org
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM
LIDEA offers Economic Development Real Estate & Reuse with Louisiana Certified Sites Course
The Louisiana Real Estate Development and Reuse Course is intended for Economic Development and Chamber professionals, elected officials, business leaders, community volunteers, or anyone interested in learning more about Real Estate development from the Economic Development perspective.
June 21-22, 2011
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives 10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
The course, one of four core courses required for certification, is being taught by Mark Waterhouse, CEcD, President of Garnet Consulting Services, Inc., and will include the following topics:
- Understanding the Land Development Process
- Infrastructure
- Land Development Laboratory
- Louisiana Certified Sites Program
- Speculative Buildings
- Land and Building Reuse
- Downtown and Neighborhood Development Strategies
- RFQs and RFPs
- Current Issues in Real Estate Development
Course Fee
$395 LIDEA Members
$545 Non LIDEA Members (Non Member fee includes LIDEA membership)
The registration fee covers course materials, instruction, selected meals and refreshment breaks. It does not cover hotel and other travel expenses.
Registration
Click here to register for the Economic Development Real Estate and Reuse course with credit card
Click here to register for the Economic Development Real Estate and Reuse course with check
Attendance Policy
To obtain a certificate of completion for the course, participants are required to attend 90% of the course.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund given if registration is cancelled before June 7,2011. Regardless of the refund amount listed, the amount refunded will never exceed the amount paid.
Dress Code
The attire for the course is business casual. We recommend bringing a light sweater or jacket as the meeting space tends to be a bit chilly.
Course Location and Parking
The course will take place at the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (www.alec.coop/).
Contact information is:
10725 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225.293.3450/1.800.355.3450
Fax: 225.296.0924
Ample free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels closest to the course location include:
‐ Holiday Inn South
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn South. Ask for the ALEC/LIDEA reduced group rate, $76/courtyard room and $86/tower room. Deadline to reserve this rate is 2 weeks prior to day one of the course.(http://www.hibatonrougesouth.com/)
‐ Holiday Inn Express
(http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/btrla?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/ex/1/en/availsearch&ias=y).
‐ Hampton Inn
(http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BTREAHX).
Dining
Nearby restaurants (close to the course location but not within walking distance) include:
‐ TJ Ribs, 6330 Siegen Lane (http://www.tjribs.com/)
‐ Walk On’s, 11575 Coursey Blvd. (http://walk‐ons.com/)
‐ Chimes East, 10870 Coursey Blvd (http://www.thechimes.com/)
Additional information on lodging, dining and entertainment can be found at the Baton Rouge
Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbatonrouge.com/.
Contact Information
Christy Marino
LIDEA
P.O. Box 82531
Baton Rouge, LA
P: (225)448-5404
F: (225)767-7648
info@lidea.org
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 4:11 PM
LIDEA Annual Convention
The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association holds two conferences each year to provide educational opportunities for the membership on a wide range of current economic development topics, and to provide the opportunity for networking among peers. The conferences are held in different areas of the state for the convenience of the attendees, and for the opportunity of the host city to feature its community.
October 26-27, 2011
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA
Hotel accommodations may be made at The Hotel Monteleone by calling (504) 523-3341 or 1-800-217-2033. Guests may also reserve by fax at (504) 528-1019.
LIDEA's special rate is $139/night. The deadline to receive LIDEA's special rate is September 30, 2011. After this date, rooms will be based on current rates and availability.
Please refer to "LA Industrial Development Executive Association Conference" when making your reservations to receive the special rate. All reservations must be guaranteed by one night's deposit or major credit card.
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Economic Development Certification Program
LIDEA is pleased to present an Economic Development Certification program designed for those ED professionals, Chamber of Commerce staff, elected officials, and local civic leaders who are interested in learning more about economic development. This high quality program, second to none in the U.S., will be taught by nationally recognized experts and all content is tailored specifically to the state of Louisiana.
Click here for more information and to register!
For more information, contact Christy Marino with LIDEA at (225) 448-5404 or christy@lidea.org.
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