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🌸 Honoring Women Entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month 🌸

Did you know, that on March 6th, earlier this month, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Velázquez introduced a bill to establish a student loan debt forgiveness and deferment program for entrepreneurs? 

✒️The Supporting America’s Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2024 seeks to lower one of the most prominent barriers to starting a business, outstanding student loan debt.

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez 

Representative Nydia M. Velázquez has made history several times during her tenure in Congress. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Ranking Member of a full committee in the history of the House in 1998 and as Chair in 2006.

As the Ranking Member of the Committee on Small Business, Representative Velázquez oversees the Small Business Administration (SBA), the only federal agency devoted to supporting this nation’s entrepreneurial sector, and its financing, contracting, and technical assistance programs. 

Sevetri Wilson - Resilient

Meet Sevetri Wilson, a prominent entrepreneur in the tech sector, and her book Resilient: How to Overcome Any Challenge and Establish a Million-Dollar Business, with or Without Capital. In this book, Wilson shares her personal journey from self-funding her business to achieving success with venture capital. In a remarkable achievement, Ms. Wilson secured $35 million in venture funding, making her one of the top-funded Black women founders in the industry.  Get a copy of her book here!

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ICYMI…

Feel a little lost in all the AI Hype? 

Here is a free course by edX to start the journey!

If you’re a bit more AI-savvy, here are three ways you can start using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini right away:

Enhance Customer Service:

ChatGPT can draft responses for common customer inquiries and automate social media responses, improving efficiency and satisfaction.

Optimize SEO Strategy:

Utilize ChatGPT to enhance SEO performance by generating keywords and improving content relevance, with human oversight to avoid inaccuracies.

Refine Hiring Processes:

ChatGPT can assist in crafting unbiased job descriptions, streamlining recruitment efforts, and generating candidate communications, allowing recruiters to focus on finding the best-fit candidates.

Business Analysis Series (Part 2 of 5)

A SWOT Analysis offers essential insights for businesses by systematically evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats. By identifying these factors, businesses can anticipate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and develop a more informed strategy. This analysis enables organizations to challenge assumptions, uncover blind spots, and make more effective decisions, ultimately leading to improved strategic planning.

🌟 Because you asked! 🌟

Do you have a unique educational opportunity for an intern? If so, check out the Lousiana State University Internship Program. It pairs high-achieving students with businesses for class credit or compensation. Here are some of the requirements:

📖 Internship must be educational 📖

🖊️ Learning objectives should align with current coursework 🖊️

🧑‍💼 Supervisors or mentors with relevant experience 🧑‍💼

💬 Constant feedback and resources 💬

📑 Structured work environment with clear goals and deadlines. 📑

🪑 Adequate workspace 🪑

🚗 Considerations for parking and housing 🚗

Hey Louisiana! 

We’ve got some fantastic opportunities, specifically for you!

Women in Business Expo - Women's Empowerment Week 2024

The event features business vendors, resource information, and networking opportunities, aiming to empower women in every facet of business. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with fellow female entrepreneurs. Save this FREE event on your calendar: Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10:00 CDT.

Goodwill's Education Advancement & Readiness (GEAR) Program offers a three-phase initiative preparing participants for employment opportunities. Job placement experts from Goodwill support every GEAR graduate in securing interview opportunities. Sign up through this application form!