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Preparing to Apply: Disaster/Hurricane Assistance
Monday, August 15th 5:30 pm -7:30 pm CST Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy. Monroe, LA 71201 To register : Preparing to Apply: Disaster/Hurricane Assistance (lsbdc.org) FREE and OPEN to the …
LA 1 Expressway Toll Lane Closures Scheduled
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that work to restore the LA 1 tolling system at the elevated LA 1 Expressway entrance ramp in Leeville begins this week. This …
FEMA Updates Digital Preparedness Tools
Release Date: August 1, 2022 FEMA has two new ways to help people in Louisiana be better prepared for severe weather and hurricanes: 1) the redesigned FEMA app for smartphones and 2) the …
Hands-on Workshop for Government Certifications
Tuesday, August 23rd 11:30 am -1:30 pm CST LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 Hands-on Workshop for Government Certifications will include an overview of government certification programs, the benefits of the …
SBA Louisiana Hosts Webinar on Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery  Business Development Webinar Tuesday , July 28th  9:00 am -10:00 am CST Please join us for this session that will guide you through what you need to know …
St. Charles Parish officials hope new weather tech will help in storm response and recovery
ST. CHARLES PARISH (WVUE) – It’s been nearly one year since Hurricane Ida made landfall and many are still trying to rebuild. In St. Charles Parish, officials are preparing ahead of the next …
Feds Warn U.S. Health Sector About North Korean Ransomware Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that provides information on Maui ransomware, which …
Event Alert: Government Contracting Benefits (Monroe)
U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana District Office  presents Government Contracting Benefits July 12th  4:00 pm -6:00 pm CST Tower Place 1500 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71202 TOPICS : * Building Wealth thru …
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