IGNITE 2025: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Summit
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Date: May 8th
Location: West Monroe Convention Center, West Monroe, LA
Hosted by: West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce
Overview:
Ignite 2025 is an essential gathering for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in West Monroe and the surrounding regions. This dynamic day long conference aims to equip attendees with the insights, resources, and connections needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Featuring industry leaders, interactive workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities, Ignite 2025 fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation for all participants.
Tentative outline and Event Topics:
Networking Breakfast
Legal Filings and Compliance
Panel: Community Over Competition: stay in your lane
Financial Needs for Small Businesses - Quickbooks for your business
HR do's and don'ts
Lunch and workshop: intergenerational communication in the workplace
Panel: Location/Location/Location - are you ready for brick and mortar?
Panel: Social Media and Website Fundamentals
Phone a friend networking & Booth showcase
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Date and Time
Thursday May 8, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Registration Check-in at 7:30am for networking breakfast to start at 8
Programs run throughout the day with lunch served.
Final session ends at 4pm.
Location
West Monroe Convention Center
901 Ridge Ave, West Monroe
Fees/Admission
General admission is $15 to cover the cost of lunch. Attendees will get swag bags and registered for door prizes.
