New Orleans is famous for Mardi Gras; it affects every part of life in the city. Mardi Gras products and services have helped create the $200 billion dollar E-commerce industry. It takes thousands of people to make this event a success and is rich with opportunities for individuals who want to start an online business. During free morning seminars on October 10th and 11th, at the Hilton St. Charles Hotel, attendees at the New Orleans Web Expo will discover online business opportunities in the Mardi Gras industry as well as travel, photography, teaching, music/video production and how to take advantage of them without spending a fortune.
Attendees at the event will follow the money trail on a behind the scenes tour of the Internet world of service buyers, providers, freelancers and full-time employees. A special feature is a screening of the award-winning film “Mardi Gras-Made in China” by director David Redmon, that follows the production of Mardi Gras beads from the disciplined factories in Fuzhou, China to the streets of New Orleans during Carnival. Dr. Sarah C. Dawkins, Chair of the OMAGI Network, will lead the discussion about the economic opportunities of the Mardi Gras Industry and profiles of the major contributors such as Blaine Kern Studios and Arthur Hardy. Dr. Dawkins, who is a native of New Orleans and Alumni Professor of Accounting for Middle Tennessee State University said:
"The film “Mardi Gras-Made in China” highlights this multi-billion dollar industry. This forum will reveal the untapped potential and unprecedented opportunity e-commerce provides this industry for economic growth, jobs as well as educational benefits."
Mardi Gras products and services have helped create the $200 billion dollar E-commerce industry. Attendees will learn how build their e-commerce business with domain registration, web hosting and design. Marketing and search engines; social networking, and search engine optimization. Internet media: video and music production.
To register for your free ticket, visit: http://neworleanswebexpo.eventbrite.com. Donations can be made to the New Orleans Web Expo Team House at: http://www.makeitrightnola.org/
