[StBernard] Mayor Mitch Landrieu to hold Community Meeting May 18 for businesses affected by the oil spill to hear from officials with the SBA, La Workforce Commission, La Seafood Promotion Board and more

[Westley Annis]

Please join Mayor Mitch Landrieu at a Community Meeting 

to discuss resources and needs for businesses and workers impacted by the
oil spill 

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

 

Lindy Boggs International Conference Center 

UNO Research and Technology Park 

2045 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 248 

New Orleans, LA 70122 

 

 

Mayor Landrieu will host a community meeting focused on businesses and
workers who have been or may be impacted by the oil spill. The meeting will
provide information, resources and tips for protecting your assets and
provide an opportunity for the businesses and workers affected by the spill
to discuss their concerns and needs in a constructive format. 

 

Joining Mayor Landrieu on the panel will be: 

 

. Bert Verdigets, Certified Public Accountant  

. Loretta Poree, Small Business Administration  

. Carmen Sunda, Director, Louisiana Small Business Development Center,
Greater New Orleans Region 

. Robin Barnes, Seedco Financial 

. Johnny Riley, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Development, Louisiana
Workforce Commission 

. Ewell Smith, Louisiana Seafood Promotion Board  

 

 

Get the answers you need to your most pressing questions as people from
around the region continue to deal with the oil spill and the ongoing
challenges that have arisen. 

 

For more information, please call 504.658.4900 

 

 

Ashley Roth

Communications Manager

Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

ashley at louisianaseafood.com

(o) 504-286-8735  (f) 504-286-8738