Bayou Region Incubator

Our goal is to catapult small businesses into our Bayou Region by offering office space, workshops, trainings, mentoring, business amenities and meeting room spaces.

About

The purpose of the Bayou Region Incubator is to provide and connect training, services, mentorship, networking and other support to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a specific focus on those operating within the Bayou Region. Our vision is to economically strengthen and contribute to an inclusive community by operating with the innovative forefront of Louisiana’s coastal and water crisis where entrepreneurs emerge, jobs are created and businesses thrive. The mission of Bayou Region Incubator is to motivate, grow and support a diverse, sustainable and inclusive economy in the Bayou Region of South Louisiana. This will be accomplished through intentional investments in entrepreneurship and small business development. Membership offers a comprehensive business experience, providing startups and small businesses with the necessary resources and invaluable experiences to thrive and achieve success.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Forming a Business

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Apprenticeship
  • Disability Services for Employees
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Employee Development
  • Hiring and Firing
  • Industry
  • Insurance
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Policies and Templates
  • Recruiting
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives
  • Workforce Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Business Degree Program
  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Placement
  • Student Research Projects
  • Student Training
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Employee Relations
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Forming a Business
  • Labor Relations
  • Lease Review
  • Patent Seminars
  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Company Data/Prospect Lists

Management Issues

  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising
  • Award Recognition
  • Call Center Services
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Digital Marketing Consulting
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Website Development

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Industry Specific
  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Accounting
  • Board Development
  • Funds Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Audits
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Coworking
  • Office Space

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Design and Development
  • R&D Support

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes
  • Design Services
  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services
  • Website Development
  • LED Programs

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance Training
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Health Care Training
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Human Resources Training
  • International Trade Education and Training
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes
  • Trade Education and Training

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Incubator

Events and Community Building

  • Pitch Events
Contact Information
Lisa Kliebert
Address
203 West Second Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301