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CEO Roundtables Program Overview Louisiana Economic Development

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This popular, yearlong LED program brings together 15 to 18 key decision makers from Louisiana-based small businesses for collaborative, growth-oriented roundtable sessions in which CEOs can safely explore business issues with the guidance of experienced facilitators in a trusting environment.

Participation in the roundtables provides access to numerous benefits, including: Peer-to-peer learning through discussion, interaction and the sharing of experiences that allow participants to learn from each other’s achievements and mistakes. Support through highly qualified facilitators, expert guest speakers and connection to various small business resources. Eligibility

In order to be considered for participation in the CEO Roundtables, a business should meet the criteria described below. Principal Place of Business, The company must have maintained its principal place of business in Louisiana. Annual Revenue, The company should have annual revenue between $600,000 and $50,000,000. Employees, The company should employ at least five but not more than 100 employees. External Markets, The company should deliver products or services to customers outside the company’s local market area or demonstrate the capacity to do so. Lawful Function, The company must be organized for profit to perform a lawful, commercially useful function. Growth- Additional consideration will be given to companies that can demonstrate high growth potential. Participant Profile, Participants must be a CEO, business owner or key decision maker in the company. Retail stores and restaurants are specifically excluded. The Process

Applications will be accepted between February 1 and March 31 each year for participatory consideration in CEO Roundtables beginning in July of each year.

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Complete and submit an application between February 1 and March 31. 2

LED reviews the application between April 1 and June 15. 3

Applicant will be emailed a notification of whether or not they have been accepted during the period of review. 4

If applicant is accepted, LED will provide the 10-month roundtable schedule. 5

Accepted applicant signs participant agreement committing to attend at least 80 percent of roundtable sessions. 1

Complete and submit an application between February 1 and March 31. 2

LED reviews the application between April 1 and June 15. 3

Applicant will be emailed a notification of whether or not they have been accepted during the period of review. 4

If applicant is accepted, LED will provide the 10-month roundtable schedule. 5

Accepted applicant signs participant agreement committing to attend at least 80 percent of roundtable sessions. Next Steps

LED reviews the application after the application window closes on March 31.

Applicants invited to participate will receive an email between April 1 and June 15 from an LED staff member providing the 10-month roundtable schedule along with a participant agreement requiring commitment to attend at least 80 percent of roundtable sessions.

The roundtable facilitator will provide the confirmed participants with a diagnostic questionnaire to be completed by the participants for use during the roundtable in driving discussions and topics covered. Eligibility Scenarios My business is currently receiving LED incentives. Am I still eligible to participate in CEO Roundtables?

Yes. Your participation in other LED incentives does not preclude you from receiving assistance through CEO Roundtables. I just sold my…

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Workforce Development, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

CEO Roundtables is administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), listed via Louisiana Economic Development.