Aspiring business owners learning to thrive in SETX at LSC-PA [Video]

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A center at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is giving aspiring business owners a head start by offering advice on how to thrive in Southeast Texas.

The Small Business Development Center partnered with Motiva to put on the series. Organizers believe that from start to finish, proper guidance can make the difference between the success and failure of a business. 

Tuesday’s free event was the first of many.

“The first of four workshops that we have partnered with Motiva on for small businesses to help those aspects of owning a small business right,” Dana Espinal, Small Business Development Center director said. “We are going to focus on the topics of what it takes to have a financially healthy business.”

Tolitha Jackson is an area logistics company owner. She believes workshops like Tuesdays are beneficial.

“They will guide you and, you know, give you the steps …