LEDA Networking Luncheon

by: LEDA

11:30 AM

Are you looking for an inexpensive way to market your business and network with others? The LEDA Networking Luncheon offers you the chance to get your word out to over a hundred people, all for the cost of a buffet lunch ($15). Each month several guest speakers from local businesses get the chance to give a three-minute presentation to promote their products or services. We also pass around the “roaming mic," and everyone in the audience has the opportunity to stand up and tell us their name and the name… [Event Website]

Business Opportunities in Thailand Luncheon

by: Cal Editor

Petroleum Club, Oil Center

11:30am

Admission: $20

The New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center and Le Centre International de Lafayette, the international trade division of the Lafayette Consolidated Government, cordially invite you to a luncheon about trade opportunities in Thailand.Ms. Wanwemol Charukultharvash, Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, will discuss the Thai market and current opportunities for Louisiana companies as well as best methods for doing business in this vibrant economy. The U.S. Commercial Service in Thailand also has regional coverage for both Laos and Cambodia. There are a limited number of seats available, and advance registration is required for this event, along with a payment of $20 per person. For more information or directions to the venue, please contact: Delilah DeSouza, Senior International Trade Specialist, New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service - Tel: 504-915-3301 / Delilah.desouza@trade.gov or Vanessa Paredes, International Business Specialist, Le Centre International de Lafayette, Tel: 337-291-5487 / vparedes@lafayettela.gov

02/01/2012 - Ribbon Cutting: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospit

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital [Event Website]

Doing Business in Thailand

by: LEDA

11:30 AM

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02/02/2012 - Annual Banquet 2012

by: Chamber of Commerce
2011 has been a great year for Lafayette. We'll celebrate our successes as both a Chamber of Commerce and a community at the Annual Banquet the evening of February 2, 2012, at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center. Joining us as we Celebrate Lafayette will be keynote speaker Gary Luquette, President of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Co. As noted by the 2012 Chamber Chairman, Jerry Greig, Mr. Luquette's attendance is a tribute to Chevron's commitment to our community. C… [Event Website]

Connections Networking - A Conversion Experience

by: Cal Editor

Buffet City, 120 Curran Lane

12:00pm

Arlene Hebert will be the guest speaker at the Connections Womens Networking Group meeting. She will share her conversion experience from a registered nurse to a very successful author of childrens books. Please join us for a wonderful networking experience. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call 236-8252 by 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 2, 2012.

02/03/2012 - Ribbon Cutting: CJM Investments - McDonalds

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting: CJM Investments - McDonalds [Event Website]

02/03/2012 - Ground Breaking: Affiliated Center for the Blind -

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ground Breaking: Affiliated Center of the Blind - Daigle House [Event Website]

Louisiana Business Challenge: Tourism in LA

by: Cal Editor

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Boulevard Lafayette

8:30am

The Bicentennial Commission Department of Tourism in the LT. Governors office, The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and BP invite you to participate in the Louisiana Business Challenge; A contest designed to harness the creativity and ideas of our states high school students in attracting visitors to Louisiana. The Louisiana Business Challenge encourages high school students to develop an innovative tourism campaign to increase tourism throughout the state of Louisiana, through the use of emerging technologies and social media. The Business Challenge highlights an industry that makes a daily impact in communities across Louisiana tourism. For more information, contact: Frank Wallace, Assistant Dean, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 337-344-4661 or by Email at frw1979@louisiana.edu.

02/06/2012 - SPICE- Brainstorming and Small Business Group

by: Chamber of Commerce
Are you ready to SPICE up your business? The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with speaker, author and creative thinker, Aileen Bennett are starting something you will want to be a part of. Small business innovative brainstorming sessions - work together with other individuals and small business owners to find solutions, share suggestions and learn from each other in a fun, open, creative environment. As part of the Food For Thought series, this monthly casual meeting aims … [Event Website]

City Gear Job Fair

by: LEDA

10:00 AM

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