Small Business Matters
Communities thrive when small businesses thrive. Hancock Whitney is committed to fostering opportunities that enable small businesses to start, grow and succeed. That’s why we joined with our partners to create Small Business Matters.
Opportunities to learn and grow
Current business owners and prospective entrepreneurs can benefit from expert guidance that encompasses all business lifecycle stages from initial business plan development, managing and growing a company to expansion and business succession.
What is Small Business Matters?
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In-person and virtual one-on-one business consultations
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Peer-to-peer networking events and opportunities
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Business banking access to help achieve long-term success.
Upcoming Events
Expanding Customer Base and Market Share with The Institute for Enhanced Equity
Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00pm CST/2:00pm EST
Participants will learn how to conduct asset mapping activities related to their region and industry to include new potential customer bases and markets. This session will focus on creating supportive peer networks to encourage shared experiences and provide a sounding board for B2B business engagement and support.
In addition, it will identify local and state online business resources as well as university research departments that provide demographic and consumer market analysis data pertinent to business location and growth strategy.
To register, please email: SmallBusinessMatters@hancockwhitney.com
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Hancock Whitney & Entergy Financial Empowerment Series | AI for Small Business
Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00pm CST/2:00pm EST
The Financial Empowerment Series is a cohort-based training program for small and emerging business owners, presented in partnership with Hancock Whitney and Entergy. Our upcoming session, “AI for Small Business: Working Smarter, Not Harder,” will introduce participants to practical, affordable AI tools they can use to save time, cut costs, and compete more effectively. We’d like to cover everyday applications such as scheduling, quoting and invoicing, marketing and customer communication, financial organization, and preparing for conversations with lenders and funders, along with how to use these tools responsibly.
- Location: In person at Propeller (4035 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125) and virtual via Microsoft Teams
- RSVP required | In-person seating capped at 35 participants
- Sign Up Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QmDKWTjHG1?origin=lprLink
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