Business workshop targets social media
New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. and the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network will present the fourth session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 of “In It To Win It,” a series of workshops and panel discussions aimed at helping local, diverse-owned businesses in New Orleans capture more revenue from New Orleans’ tourism economy.
The free interactive workshop at Ashé’s Power House Theatre, 1731 Baronne St., will teach attendees how to boost their search rankings in Google, how to leverage social media channels and the basics of how search marketing and social media can work together to boost business.
The first half of the program will provide an overview of Search Engine Optimization and feature three things participants can do to improve how their business shows up on Google’s search results pages. The second half will focus on social media, with takeaways on how to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms to find and connect with target audiences through effective, low-cost campaigns.
An audience Q&A will follow the discussion. Seating is limited. Register at eventbrite.com/e/in-it-to-win-it-using-google-facebook-and-other-sites-to-win-business-tickets-71391876023.
Clinic adds bariatric, endocrine services
Tulane Surgery Clinic Northshore, which opened earlier this year on the Lakeview Regional Medical Center campus with Tulane Transplant Institute services, is adding endocrine and bariatric, or weight-loss, surgical services.
The Tulane Bariatric Center offers patients the surgical weight-loss solutions, with support before and after the procedure to monitor readiness and progress. The surgery clinic also will offer diagnosis and treatment of common endocrine procedures, including adrenal disorders, pituitary diseases and thyroid issues such as hyperparathyroidism and thyroid cancer.
There are plans to add additional surgical specialties to the clinic in the coming months.
La., Bayou Region outlook scheduled
The Louisiana Economic Outlook for 2020-21 with a focus on the Bayou Region will be presented Sept. 25 at a luncheon at The Cypress Columns, 157 Tourist Drive, in Gray.
The program is sponsored by the South Louisiana Economic Council and Pedestal Bank in cooperation with Louisiana Economic Development. Economist Loren C. Scott, professor emeritus at LSU, will present the economic outlook report.
Sign-in starts at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon at noon. Cost is $65. The deadline for registration is Sept. 20 at bayouregion.com.
Crawfish production meetings scheduled
The LSU AgCenter will host five crawfish meetings in south Louisiana to help producers get ready for the upcoming season.
Topics include pond management, including water and vegetation management, and how second-cropping rice affects crawfish yields.
Meetings, all at 6 p.m., include:
- Jennings: Sept. 23, Jefferson Davis Parish LSU AgCenter extension office, 1006 S. Lake Arthur Ave.
- Crowley: Sept. 25, Acadia Parish LSU AgCenter extension office, 157 Cherokee Drive.
- Ville Platte: Oct. 1, Evangeline Parish LSU AgCenter extension office, 230 Court St.
- Abbeville: Oct. 2, Vermilion Parish LSU AgCenter extension office, 1105 W. Port St.
- Raceland: Oct. 3, Lafourche Parish LSU AgCenter extension office, 115 Texas St.