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Lake Charles to Host Free Workshop for Small Businesses November 18

The City of Lake Charles Small Business Opportunity Program hosts a free Doing Business with the City workshop Wednesday, November 18, noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 326 Pujo Street.
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The City of Lake Charles is inviting local business owners to learn how to compete for city contracts during a free workshop on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

The Doing Business with the City workshop will be hosted by the city's Small Business Opportunity Program.

City representatives will be available to discuss purchasing opportunities, procurement requirements, and how businesses can work with the city.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Location: Lake Charles City Hall, first floor, 326 Pujo Street
  • Admission: Free

The workshop is intended for small business owners interested in providing goods or services to the city.

Business owners can also review existing contract opportunities through the city's online bidding resources.

Sources: - City of Lake Charles: Official Workshop Announcement - City of Lake Charles: Current Bid Opportunities - 337.NEWS Public Records Repository

Photo: Downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana, at sunset. Photo by Johnny Silvercloud, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Published by:

Dalton Barron

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