2026 May Small Business Network Event

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2026 May Small Business Network Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (CDT)

Description

Join us for a partnered event with the Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension for *FREE* morning sessions, then for "Big Business, Small Business Connect" at 10:30 AM at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center.

Ascension Small Business Day

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Price Leblanc PACE Center

7:00 AM – FREE Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by Vicious Biscuit

8:00 AM – Opening Program

Featuring speakers from MBECA and Louisiana Economic Development

This FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC event includes workshops on:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cybersecurity for Small Business

Supplier Procurement Opportunities

Industry Networking

Small Business / Big Business Connect

10:30 AM

A unique networking opportunity where small businesses can connect directly with large industry and procurement decision-makers to learn how to become suppliers.