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Hospital CEO featured at BIG luncheon

Timothy Allen, CEO of Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland and Chabert Operational Management Co., is the guest speaker for the Jan. 13 Bayou Industrial Group luncheon.

The luncheon begins at noon at the Bayou Country Club, 900 Country Club Blvd., Thibodaux. BIG members attend at no cost; luncheon fee for guests is $25.

Make required reservations to jennifer@bayouindustrialgroup.com.

Walk-On's owner to speak at BIG banquet

Brandon Landry, founder and co-owner of Walk-On's Bistreaux and Bar, is the keynote speaker for the Feb. 12 Bayou Industrial Group Banquet in Thibodaux.

The banquet will be held at the Wellness Center at Thibodaux Regional.

The event also includes the group's annual BIG Achiever Awards, music by the Houma-Terrebonne Community Stage Band and a silent auction and wine pull benefiting BIG's Scholarship Program.

For sponsorships or banquet reservations, email jennifer@bayouindustrialgroup.com.

Seminar to help new business owners

"Starting and Financing a Successful Business" is the topic for a free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 at the Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, 310 St. Charles St., Houma.

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview of the steps to be taken to properly start a business, how to determine funding needs for the start-up and the essentials of running a successful business.

The seminar covers critical factors to know before starting a business, how to officially start your business, preparing for business success, financing options available and valuable resources.

Jimmy Nguyen, Louisiana Small Business Development Center senior business consultant, will be speaking at the seminar, which is sponsored by the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority, Nicholls State University College of Business and Fletcher Technical Community College.

Call 504-831-3730 or email jmenyon@lsbdc.org for information.

Companies sought for skills competition

Assistance from area businesses is being sought to help with the upcoming Skills USA Competition at the Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical High School.

Students will be competing for awards, scholarships and advancement to national competition in a variety of job skills, including leadership, health occupations, safety, parliamentary procedure, job interviewing, automotive technology, electrical/electronics, personal services and more, the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority said in a news release.

Company representatives are needed to help judge competitions and provide equipment, hotel accommodations, transportation and more.

Find out how your company can support students by attending the Skills USA Kickoff Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical High School.

RSVP by calling 851- 1163.

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