2019 Grow St. Bernard Schedule

Maximize your Potential – Be the CEO of your Success!
July 23, 2019 l 8:00am – 12:00pm at Sidney Torres Law Firm (8301 West Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette) 

Session Description: Whether you are running your own business or an intern among multiple employees, being able to identify needs and determine your most important tasks is imperative to success. Join us as we welcome featured speaker, Nick Moldaner with Palmisano Contractor who will discuss workflow success strategies, prioritization, time management, and the value of relationship building at all levels. 

Moldaner’s presentation will be followed by an individual Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and 90-minute facilitation of results and how to utilize that information to increase personal productivity. Facilitation will be guided by Alex Schneider. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard. 

Small Business Financial Bootcamp!
August 6, 2019 l 8:00am – 10:00pm at St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District (100 Port Blvd., Chalmette) 

Session Description: Are you keeping a good eye on your cash flow? Having a good grasp on your financials is essential to accurate planning and business success. Join us for Grow St. Bernard Session Two which welcomes Dean Martin, Jr., Partner CPA at Kushner LaGraize who will review basic bookkeeping functions and financial statements along with how to leverage available technology to streamline monthly accounting. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard. 

Creating Community and Finding your People!
August 20, 2019 l 8:00am – 10:00am at St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District (100 Port Blvd., Chalmette) 

Session Description: At the heart of a successful business is a healthy consumer market. Join us for Grow St. Bernard Session Three which welcome panelists: Chelsey Tharp, Co-Owner of Girls Gone Buff and The Parish Barbell Club, Heather Atwood-Maher, Realtor at NOLA Real Estate 4-U, and Stephen and Jeanne Luna, Owners of Luna Botanicals. This lively panel discussion will feature several business owners making waves and leaving a large impact. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard.  

Marketing and Social Media: How to Take Control.
September 5, 2019 l 8:00am – 10:00am at St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District (100 Port Blvd., Chalmette) 

Session Description: Grow St. Bernard Session Four dives into how a business can utilize a variety of marketing tools to increase visibility and build a clientele. Lauren Siegel, Advisor at trepwise will present current trends in digital marketing and tips for how anybody can up their social media game. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard.  

Cultivating a Workplace that your Employees won’t Hate.
September 17, 2019 l 8:00am – 10:00am at St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District (100 Port Blvd., Chalmette) 

Session Description: Your team is the backbone of your business. Whether recruiting top talent or improving employee satisfaction, nurturing your workforce can have lasting effects on the bottom line. Join the Grow St. Bernard Session Five panel of business owners and human resources pros discussing strategies for employee engagement and company culture. Featured speakers include Mindy Nunez Airhart, President & CEO of Southern Services and Equipment, LLC, Cassandra Razin, Human Resources at Marriott, and Flynn Zaiger, CEO of Online Optimism. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard.  

Embrace Regionalism to Expand your Market in Greater New Orleans!
October 1, 2019 l 8:00am – 12:00pm at Sidney Torres Law Firm (8301 West Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette) 

Session Description: Are you ready to take your business to the next level? What does that look like? Metro New Orleans continues to be recognized as a “sweet spot” for a rising tech industry. Jessie Williams joins us to share how the rapid success of Main Squeeze uncovered new opportunities in software development and a new venture, Root System Technology. Main Squeeze, a New Orleans based juice company, has over a dozen locations in Louisiana and Texas. The fast-casual juice and smoothie bar continues to expand its market. 

The final Grow St. Bernard session will conclude with a business roundtable and “think tank” for past and current Grow St. Bernard cohorts. More information about the series and speakers can be found at sbedf.org/growstbernard.

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