We want to help your business gain access to contracting opportunities with government and major corporations, who provide business resources, procurement opportunities and match-making prospects. On the first two stops on the tour in Lake Charles, LA and Beaumont, TX, over 250 business owners registered for the program and received invaluable information on contacting opportunities in the Gulf Coast region. To get more information and pick-up applications, meet us at the Gulf Coast Economic Empowerment Tour's final stop for this year, New Orleans, LA. On October 16, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we will be at the New Orleans Marriott, in New Orleans, LA. All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

As part of the program you will receive free consultations and recommendations, matchmaking, targeted opportunity notifications, back office operations, technical assistance, tailored services and assessments and periodic reviews. There will also be one-on-one networking sessions with industry leaders and contracting agencies so you can get your piece of the pie.

Already 100 million dollars is committed to support the development and rehabilitation of 10,000 homes and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has given over 500 million dollars to redevelop 1800 public housing units and another 50 million for public infrastructure improvement, yet if you are not in the program, the money will go to someone else, so act now and get your share.

You will be working closely with the Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce to name a few. Already, over 750 firms in the Gulf Coast region have been contacted for potential participation, so build-up the Gulf Coast and build-up your business at the same time.

Get All the Information and Reclaim Your Part of the American Dream

Come out and get all the information you need to reclaim your part of the American Dream. Again, we are open for business and we invite and welcome all businesses to meet us at the Gulf Coast Economic Empowerment Tour. Over 10 billion dollars is up for grabs, don't miss the opportunity to get your share. The next and final stop on the Gulf Coast Economic Empowerment Tour for this year will be on October 16, 2007, when we will be at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Applications are also available on line. To register for the program, click here.