Author - Marlene Janetos

2023 Louisiana Small Business Award Winners Honored at Capitol Park Ceremony

LED and Small Business Administration salute ‘the backbone of Louisiana’s economy’ BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration recognized business owners and supporters who exemplify Louisiana’s entrepreneurial resilience and diversity at the 2023 Louisiana Small Business Awards ceremony Wednesday at the Louisiana Capitol Park Museum. "The...

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U.S. Treasury Awards Louisiana Up to $113 Million to Support Small Business Growth

BATON ROUGE, La. – On Tuesday, the U.S Treasury announced it has approved Louisiana’s application for up to $113 million in federal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI was first established in 2010 as a way for...

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LED Veteran Small Business Program Resources

Louisiana Economic Development is proud to support our Louisiana veterans through unique business assistance programs that are designed to help former military servicemembers and their families launch, manage and grow their own businesses. The Veterans First Business Initiative allows veterans, active-duty or reserve military, or Gold Star spouses to be promoted...

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