LED Business Development Roundtables
06/18/2024
 By Louisiana Economic Development
BATON ROUGE—The recruitment process has started for Louisiana Economic Development’s effective Small and Emerging Business Development Roundtables program, the innovative peer-to-peer learning program that brings small and emerging business leaders together for a yearlong experience of collaborative learning, problem solving, and professional development.  The program is based on the PeerSpectives™ Roundtable System developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation and considered a nationwide best practice. Participation is open to both current and prospective SEBD program participants. The roundtables convene in July and August; each cohort meets ten times throughout the year to explore best practices, share business challenges, and brainstorm solutions in a supportive environment. “By fostering an environment where business owners can collaborate, share insights, and learn from each other, SEBD Roundtables empowers them to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities,” LED Director of Small Business Services Stephanie Hartman said. “Through these roundtables, we are building a more resilient and dynamic small business ecosystem, ensuring that businesses of all sizes have the resources and support they need to thrive.”
Through group discussions, small business leaders work collaboratively to enhance management skills, improve decision-making, and identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my SEBD Roundtable experience, the discussions and insights shared have been incredibly valuable, helping me gain new perspectives and ideas that have positively impacted my business,” LL Builders Group CEO Louella Cleveland said. “Being surrounded by a group of like-minded business professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference has been amazing. I highly recommend participating in the Roundtable for anyone looking to network, expand their knowledge, and take away valuable lessons learned from real experiences.”
SEBD intermediaries across the state provide technical and managerial assistance through the program and are certified to ensure a consistent experience. Current and prospective SEBD program certified companies interested in taking part in the roundtables should contact the nearest SEBD intermediary listed below for details:
For more information on SEBD Roundtables, contact LED Senior Program Manager Tatiana Bruce at Tatiana.Bruce@la.gov or 225-342-5663. Learn more about the SEBD program and certification here.
About Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant economy. It is the only state agency in the United States accredited by the International Economic Development Council, boasting award-winning programs like LED FastStart, a longtime national leader in customized workforce development. LED also supports a wide range of higher ed partnerships that Business Facilities magazine recently credited for Louisiana’s ranking as the Number One Tech Talent Pipeline in the United States. In 2023, LED attracted more than $25 billion of capital investment resulting in the creation of 19,000 potential new and retained jobs. Explore how LED cultivates jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana and employers of all sizes at OpportunityLouisiana.com.
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