The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA) and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) are announcing several free business training seminars and events in October.

• Marketing for the Holidays: 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2.
  Location: Terrebonne Folklife Cultural Center, 317 Goode St., Houma.
  Attendees will cover strategies for boosting business visibility during the holiday season. Topics include holiday marketing campaigns, effective social media and email content, and more. Visit the LSBDC site to register online. For more info, call 985-493-2587 or email jnguyen@lsbdc.org.
• Support the 2019 Louisiana SkillsUSA Competition: Begins 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct 9.
  Location: The Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical High School, 3051 Patriot Dr., Houma.
  The 2019 Louisiana SkillsUSA Competition will test the skills of more than 500 high school students in trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations. A luncheon meeting will be held to discuss options for business participation and support. Call 985-851-1163 to RSVP.
• Starting & Financing a Successful Business: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10.
  Location: Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, 310 St. Charles St., Houma.
  Attendees will learn how to prepare to start a business, the essentials of business planning, and how funding needs should be determined. Visit the LSBDC site to register online.
• Certifications that Can Grow Your Business: 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17.
  Location: Fletcher Technical Community College Houma Campus, 310 St. Charles St., Houma.
  Attendees will learn about the business opportunities and resources available to a business with a Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) certification. Visit the LSBDC site to register online. For more info, call 504-831-3730 or email jnguyen@lsbdc.org.

For more information on TEDA, visit tpeda.org.