Price Leblanc PACE Center St. Anthony Drive – Gonzales, Louisiana
 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.
 Chamber Business Luncheon
Through a partnership with the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, attendees are invited to participate in the Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon.
 Ascension Small Business Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
 Price Leblanc PACE Center
St. Anthony Drive – Gonzales, Louisiana
 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:
 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.
 Chamber Business Luncheon
Through a partnership with the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, attendees are invited to
participate in the Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon.
$50 per person for Lunch: Register Here for Lunch
A special panel discussion will focus on supplier opportunities and doing business with
large and heavy industry firms.
Join us as we celebrate and support the entrepreneurs and small businesses that drive
Ascension Parish’s economic growth.
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