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Pointe Coupee is moving forward on a comprehensive master plan looking at qualifications of firms and sending out requests for proposals. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) is assisting the parish in this endeavor. Film Industry The La. Capital Area Economic Development Allies will be attending the American Film Market (AFM) in Nov. of this year. The group previously attended AFM in Nov. 2005 and the Locations Expo in April 2006. The purpose of the recruiting missions is to introduce the capital area to U.S. and international filmmakers, market locations, facilities and resources to decision makers, i.e. producers, directors and production executives and to secure commitments for site visits, location scouting and production. Port Industry Pointe Coupee Parish was represented at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention Sept. 11-14 at the Port of New Orleans. Jamie Mabile Delatte volunteered to serve food at the La. Ports Night during the convention. The international crowd of about 600 was impressed with the food, which included jambalaya, cracklins, Natchitoches meat pies, marinated crab claws, alligator sauce piquante, boiled and fried shrimp and boudin. | ||||||
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| WRAPS “THE GLASS
CHORD” TO EARN FIRST SCREEN CREDIT
New Roads, LA--August
22, 2006— LTC Jumonville Film Production Class successfully wrapped the
short film “The Glass Chord” receiving screen credit as production crew
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| $55 Million Now
Availablo to Hurricane-Affected Businesses in 37 Parishes
Governor Kathleen
Babineaux Blanco and officials from Louisiana Economic Development (LED),
the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), the Louisiana Bankers
Association (LBA), the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), and seven
participating banks today announced the launch of the Louisiana Enhanced
Bridge Loan Program, the third phase of the state's effort to provide gap
financing to hurricane- affected businesses. To date, the state has issued
nearly $40 million in short-term, low- interest loans to small businesses.
This new phase provides $55 million in additional funding. . have an established tax identification number; . have been established in the eligible parishes of Louisiana for not less than one year prior to the date of Hurricane Katrina (Aug. 29, 2005) or Hurricane Rita (Sept. 24, 2005) as the case may be, and have sustained physical damage, displacement or business interruption due to either or both of these hurricanes; . have at least two employees but no more than 100 employees; and . document a source for the repayment of the loan (Repayment sources are limited to SBA loan(s) applied for and approved, but not yet funded; and/or insurance proceeds for which a claim has been filed and is pending, but not yet paid. Repayment sources must be specified on the application. Personal funds or other business income or funds, or other bank loans are not acceptable sources of repayment for this Program.)
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The Louisiana
Technology Council (LTC) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) announce
the expansion of LTC’s Business Recovery/Incubator Center (BRC) – a center
focused on revitalizing and building the small business community in a
post- Katrina New Orleans. The expansion more than doubles the current
capacity of the BRC, offering additional affordable office space for
businesses and organizations. LTC also provides a host of business
services for each tenant. "The expansion of the BRC is a reflection of
more businesses returning to the area and we are happy to help them with
their needs, whatever they might be," said LTC President Mark Lewis.
The newly acquired space includes an additional four offices and eight cubicles. Each space is furnished with a desk, chair, telephone (VOIP), phone line, and wireless internet access. Each tenant also has access to a fax machine, copier, printer, and conference room. The Business Recovery/Incubator Center also provides each paying tenant one complimentary membership to the Louisiana Technology Council with all its privileges, as well as access to the educational programs sponsored by LTC/LED, and, free consulting services focused on marketing and strategic business planning. The BRC was designed for post-Katrina New Orleans as a way for the city's small business community to recover, as well as to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses. It originated as a one room space with five offices and six cubicles. This area has been fully occupied for many months, making it necessary to expand into additional space to accommodate the growing demand. The center is rapidly filling up and space is limited. Businesses interested in available space or who need information about the services and support provided should contact BRC Business Manager and Consultant Lee Pryor at (504) 304-2190 (w) or (504) 858-9828 (cell) or email him at leepryor@interventuresllc.com. | ||||||
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The Red Stick
International Animation Festival is pleased to announce its Call for
Submission to the 2007 festival. The festival will take place April 17-22,
2007 in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. . 2D Animation (Student / Pro) . 3D Animation (Student / Pro) . Experimental/Abstract Animation (Student / Pro) . Stop Motion Animation (Student/Pro) . Animation for Games . Scientific Visualization . DVD . VHS (NTSC only) . DV (NTSC only) | ||||||
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This multi-sponsored
event brings together capital investors and the best of the Gulf Coast
Region's entrepreneurs who are positioning themselves to achieve the next
level of business growth. The primary goal is to provide technology
start-ups and growth-oriented enterprises with a single venue for sources
of investment capital. The Purchase also serves as an educational
opportunity for entrepreneurs who need guidance and experience to prepare
for structured and planned growth.
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This is great info
for those of you with high school students. For ACT practice testing, go
to the Pointe Coupee Parish Library's website, click on the online
databases link. Select Learning Express. Your user name is your name, and
your password is your library bar code number. From that point, you can
take the ACT practice exam as many times as you would like AND from the
convenience of your own home. It will time and correct your practice test
each time. The site also provides math and reading comprehension skills
development. Other tests include SAT and MCAT, as well as grade level math
and reading tests (like the 4th grade LEAP). We also have civil service
practice exams. And they are all free.
Here's the link to the databases page: http://lalibcon.state.lib.la.us/?illcode=c1pc Call the library if you need help accessing the Web site. Melissa Hymel Pointe Coupee Parish Library 225-638-9847 225-638-7593 http://www.pointe-coupee.lib.la.us | ||||||
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Pointe Coupee and
West Feliciana Parishes will soon be linked via a bridge across the
Mississippi River. The bridge will not only help both parishes’ economies,
but also the residents who trek back and forth between the two parishes.
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| Kathleen R. Allen |
Knowing that he
wanted to avoid any business that was high risk and had low margins, Larry
Broderick, CEO of Denver-based SteelWorks Corp., developed a set of
criteria to decide what kind of business to start. Some of the criteria
were related to his personal needs, but most were about finding the right
business model and were based on his previous experience. Here are few of
them: 2. A business with existing customer and vendors 3. A low-tech business but with high growth 4. A market that was not so large so as to encourage major players but not so small that the company couldn't grow 5. Available float from suppliers; in other words, leeway in having to pay vendors 6. Manageable seasonality 7. Cost cutting potential . Demonstrate strong financial qualifications. . Be willing to move to a new location to take advantage of business opportunities . Keep an open mind about the type of business; consider a wide range of opportunities. . Be persistent and follow up with the broker. . Be in a position to respond quickly when an opportunity becomes available. This means having financial records in order and money available.
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| J.D. Ryan and Gail P. Hiduke |
1. Willingness to
succeed: Successful entrepreneurs spare no expenses. They must be prepared
to work 50 to 60 hours a week and give up holidays. For that, they need
the supports of their families.
2. Self-confidence: Only those who believe in themselves will achieve their goals. That calls for optimism and trust in the future. Founders must take on challenges and confront constant changes and should not be afraid of making mistakes. 3. A clear business idea: The idea has to be right. The heads of companies know their strengths and weaknesses and the competition. They know the reason for their success; whether it's because they have better products, better service, or a more intelligent sales and marketing approach. 4. The Business Plan: The Business Plan is the key to building up a company. This instrument, which is always being adapted to the latest developments, makes it possible to proceed with a systematic plan of action, to recognize problems in their early stages so that the proper corrective measures can be taken in plenty of time. 5. Exact control of finances: A young entrepreneur doesn't have to be swimming in money. But success usually doesn't come as quickly as anticipated. That's why financial resources should be calculated somewhat generously. An entrepreneur must understand something about business management, know how to react quickly, and have finances and cash flow under control. Any profits are reinvested in the company. 6. Targeted marketing: Only entrepreneurs who have a clear concept about how to introduce a product or service to the market will be able to succeed. 7. A step ahead of the competition: Success must be worked on constantly. It includes a plan for research and development, so that an advantage in the market isn't lost. Acting instead of reacting will supply the advantage. 8. Managing support: Young entrepreneur's powers increase if they can fall back on the knowledge of experienced entrepreneurs. Possible advisers to call on would be financiers or successful colleagues who are also entrepreneurs. This can also open doors for company founders that might otherwise be closed to them. 9. Cooperation: No one is top in every field. Building up a network of cooperation often provides access to additional know-how that would otherwise cost a lot of money. 10. Clear company structures: A successful company has a clear structure. The employees are motivated and khow exactly what their responsibilities are. The customers know who to contact. J.D. Ryan and Gail P. Hiduke. Small Business - An Entrepreneurs Business Plan. Thompson Southwestern. 2006. Pages 15-16 | |||||
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| Jack M. Kaplan and Anthony C. Warren |
Honesty - The degree
to which each employee has total confidence in the integrity, ability,
good character of others, and the organization, regardless of
role. Teams - The degree to which team performance is emphasized over individual performance. Empowerment - The degree to which each employee feels empowered by managers and the organization. Freedom - The degree to which self-initiated and unofficial activities are tolerated and approved throughout the organization. Support - The degree to which new ideas are welcomed from all sources and responded to promptly and appropriately. Engagement - The degree to which all levels of the organization are engaged with the customer and the operations of the organization. Stimuli - The degree to which it is understood that unrelated knowledge can impact product, service, and operations improvements. Communication - The degree to which there is both planned and random interaction between functions and divisions at all levels of the organization. Jack M. Kaplan and Anthony C. Warren Patterns of Entrepreneurship. 2nd Edition Von Hoffman Press, Inc. 2007 Page 275. | |||||
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