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Use the search below to find and connect with business resources to help you start and grow your business in Louisiana. For additional assistance, please contact us at (833) 678-0022 or [email protected].  You can also review Louisiana Economic Development Programs.

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Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce strives to be an advocate for and to serve the business community, to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment and to advance the quality of life in Acadia Parish.

Megan Duhon

Phone: (337) 788-0177
Website

532 SE Court Circle
Crowley, LA 70526

Acadiana Veteran Alliance

Mission of AVA is to unite veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and all companies for a common purpose; supporting veterans in job creation, work placement and assisting veterans in mental health solutions.

Andrew Ward

Phone: (337) 322-0975
Website

143 Ridgeway Drive
Suite 202
Lafayette, LA 70503

Algiers Economic Development Foundation

Robert Taylor

Phone: (504) 362-6436 Ext: 2
Website

2401 Westbend Parkway
Ste. 3020
New Orleans, LA 70114

Andress Art and Entrepreneurial Center

A downtown Shreveport co-working space, and an incubator for creative startups of all types.

Jim Malsch

Phone: (318) 617-9495
Website

717 Crockett Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

AOC Community Media

AOC Community Media is a public / education / government broadcast nonprofit providing a voice to diverse communities and organizations within Lafayette, Acadia, Iberia, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes.

Michael Messerly

Phone: (337) 735-1648
Website

101 Jefferson Street
Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70501

Apex Accelerator ( Formerly LA PTAC)

PTAC assists all LA based businesses with government contracting - local, state(s), and federal. Our FREE assistance includes daily bid match, mandatory registrations, beneficial certifications, proposal assistance, payment, cybersecurity, and more!

Dianne Romero

Phone: (800) 206-3545
Website

537 Cajundome Boulevard
Suite 209
Lafayette, LA 70820

Apprenti

Apprenti is a USDOL registered apprenticeship national program, providing three to five months of full-time accelerated training (depending upon occupational role), followed by one-year of on-the-job training with employers to build a tech workforce.

Jacquelyn Craddock

Phone: (865) 386-1518
Website


Baton Rouge, LA

Arcadia/Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce

Proudly serving Bienville Parish and all of the communities and businesses that make it up.

Vickie Pickett

Phone: (318) 263-9897
Website

2440 Hazel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001

ArisAlex Digital

We enable our Customers to adapt and thrive in the Digital Age!

Christopher Hebert

Phone: (337) 205-7448
Website

314 Jefferson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit arts organization serving as the official arts agency for the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and as a Regional Arts Council for Louisiana across the Capital and Southeast Regions.

Renee Chatelain

Phone: (225) 344-8558 Ext: 224
Website

233 St. Ferdinand Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

b1 Foundation

Provides education and economic development support to entrepreneurs and small businesses

Will Campbell

Phone: (225) 939-1899
Website

500 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce. We hope you find everything you are needing but if not, please contact our office for further assistance.

Dorothy Ford

Phone: (318) 281-3794
Website

110 N. Franklin Street
Bastrop, LA 71220

Baton Rouge North Economic Development District

We are dedicated to quality of life, new jobs and economic growth within the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District.

April Hawthorne

Phone: (225) 921-3554
Website

5955 Scenic Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Become a Louisiana Notary or Search for a Notary Programs - Louisiana Secretary of State's Office

The Notary Division of the Department of State provides information detailing the requirements to become a notary and provides a database to search for qualified notaries.

Quincy Mouton

Phone: (225) 922-0507
Website

8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Bienville Parish Library

The Bienville Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Sondra Waits

Phone: (318) 263-7410
Website

2768 Maple Street
Arcadia, LA 71001

Bossier Chamber of Commerce

The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote growth and development within the communities of Bossier and Caddo Parish. The Chamber promotes growth and development by utilizing its most valuable resource, its membership.

Lisa Johnson

Phone: (318) 746-0252
Website

710 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111

Bossier Parish Libraries

Bossier Parish Libraries has seven branches, all of which offer public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please see our website for branch contact information and details on all services provided.

Mandi Johnson

Phone:
Website

2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111

BRAC

BRAC is an aggressively ambitious regional economic development organization with a bias for action. BRAC represents the nine-parish Capital Region working with local and state entities to advance economic development for everyone.

Chris Spalatin

Phone: (225) 381-7133
Website

564 Laurel St
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

BRF

BRF is an economic development organization establishing north Louisiana as a preferred destination for high growth initiatives.

Brian Williams

Phone: (318) 716-4100
Website

2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103

Broussard Chamber of Cmmerce

The Broussard Chamber of Commerce is a registered member of the US Chamber of Commerce and partners with other state, parish and local organizations to support our local business community.

Stacy Romero

Phone: (337) 837-6001
Website

108 Broadview Drive
Broussard, LA 70518

Business License Checklist Program - Louisiana Secretary of State's Office

The Office of geauxBIZ prepares a Business License Checklist for those interested in a list of possible federal, state and local entities that require particular licenses, permits, and authorizations for their businesses to operate in Louisiana.

Quincy Mouton

Phone: (225) 925-4704
Website

8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Caldwell Parish Chamber of Commerce

The mission of The Caldwell Parish Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic, business, and community development.

Beth Hefner

Phone: (318) 649-0726
Website

P.O. Box 726
Columbia, LA 71418

City of Minden

Minden Economic Development. EMBRACING GROWTH. EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY.

Phillip Michael Smart

Phone: (318) 453-9191
Website

520 Broadway Street
Minden, LA 71055

City of Ruston

City of Ruston, LA Economic Development Department

Phillip Smart

Phone: (318) 251-8621
Website

401 North Trenton Street
Ruston, LA 71273

Claiborne Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber office is a hub of information about Claiborne Parish, so feel free to contact us at any time.

Pat Abshire

Phone: (318) 773-3927
Website

511 South Main
Homer, LA 71040

Claiborne Parish Library

The Claiborne Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces.

Pam Suggs

Phone: (318) 927-3845
Website

909 Edgewood Drive
Homer, LA 71040

Coastal Technical Assistance Center

The Coastal Technical Assistance Center is a program to assist Louisiana-based businesses in obtaining contracts with entities involved in the restoration and recovery efforts of coastal Louisiana.

Paige Gisclair

Phone: (985) 493-2583
Website

322 Audubon Avenue
Babington Hall-Nicholls State University
Houma, LA 70363

Cohab

Cohab is a business incubator and shared coworking space in the heart of downtown Shreveport. We offer coworking space, meeting space, event space, private offices, mentorship, and business learning opportunities.

Jessica Schiele

Phone: (318) 759-7997
Website

500 Clyde Fant Parkway
STE 200
Shreveport, LA 71101

Collateral Support Program (CSP)

This program provides cash to the lender to pledge to a loan when the borrower has limited collateral. This pledged cash can help secure the loan in the event of a collateral shortfall.

SSBCI Team

Phone: (833) 457-0531
Website

617 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Red River Parish Chamber of Commerce is to establish and advance a healthy and strong local area economy through the creation and retention of jobs and the support of such programs, activities, legislation, and similar endeavors as deemed appropriate and necessary to our efforts.

Karen Squires

Phone: (318) 932-3289
Website

2010 Red Oak Rd
Coushatta, LA 71019

DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce

The object and purpose of the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and professional interests of the Parish of DeSoto and its vicinity and to do all things proper within the scope of such an association for the welfare of the community and its members.

Brenda Hall

Phone: (318) 872-1310
Website

115 N Washington Ave
Mansfield, LA 71052

DeSoto Parish Library

The Desoto Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Delbert Terry

Phone: (318) 872-6100
Website

109 Crosby St.
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Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation

Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation works to stimulate the revitalization of downtown Shreveport.

Liz Swaine

Phone: (318) 222-7403
Website

416 Cotton Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Free resources and tools including business planning, consumer data, sales leads, legal, and online training.

Andrew Tadman

Phone: (225) 231-3750
Website

7711 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

East Carroll Parish Library

The East Carroll Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Krishanda Sanders

Phone: (318) 559-2615
Website

109 Sparrow Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254

Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

We offer mentorship programs designed to accelerate your idea, product or existing business into a thriving company quickly by providing intensive startup support.

EP Bourgoyne

Phone: (318) 716-4177
Website

2031 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103

Franklin Parish Library

The Franklin Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Onie Parker

Phone: (318) 435-4336
Website

705 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

geauxBIZ & General Business Services - Louisiana Secretary of State's Office

The Office of geauxBIZ and the Commercial Division of the Department of State provides several services to those interested in starting, maintaining or terminating a business in Louisiana and others that need business related information.

Quincy Mouton

Phone: (225) 925-4704
Website

8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - Delgado Community College

Free 16 week fast track entrepreneur and leadership program to help business owners, grow and scale their business, access capital and resources.

David Payton

Phone: (504) 671-5555
Website

615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119

Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource Management

GBR SHRM is a member-driven organization that aims to empower professionals engaged in human resources activities to create better workplaces and enrich our communities by providing opportunities for connection, development, and knowledge-sharing.

Lori Moliere

Phone: (225) 936-1044
Website

P.O. Box 3891
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce acts to build a resilient community with a growing economy

Thomas Falgout

Phone: (337) 364-1836
Website

111 W Main Street
New Iberia, LA 70560

Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Greater Minden Chamber shall be to “create the best business climate in Louisiana for our members.” This is a noble purpose, but our Chamber’s vision far exceeds our mission statement. We are a city on the move with a vision of increase and success. Continuing to grow while maintaining the core character and virtues of this great town, are our primary goals. All available resources are put into force not only to support our established businesses but also to usher in the growth and development of new industry.

Jana Morgan

Phone: (318) 377-4240
Website

110 Sibley Road
Minden, LA 71055

Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic prosperity, serve as a business advocate, and celebrate the achievements of our region.

Timothy Magner

Phone: (318) 677-2500
Website

400 Edwards St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce

Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that who's primary focus is on Economic Development an Job Opportunities.

Brandy Landry

Phone: (337) 382-3664
Website

P.O. Box 51590,
Lafayette, LA 70503

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is an action agency designed to meet community or area needs. It is a voluntary organization of individuals and businesses who band together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial, and civic interests of a community or area. Among other things it is a civic clearinghouse, a public relations counselor, a legislative representative at the local, state and national levels of government, an information bureau and a research and promotion medium.

Josephine Robinson

Phone: (318) 938-8500
Website

P.O. Box 423
9371 Greenwood Rd.
Greenwood, LA 71033

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana is dedicated to fostering a favorable business environment for the Hispanic business community through focused programming which will result in economic development for the State.

Phone: (504) 885-4262
Website

1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1010
New Orleans, LA 70112

Honeybee Strategies

Honeybee Strategies provides environmental health and safety training, help with policies and procedures, and safety program management.

Elizabeth (Libby) Cornell

Phone: (504) 256-7525
Website

5213 Page Street
Marrero, LA 70115

Innovation Catalyst, Inc.

Innovation Catalyst, Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) venture development organization.

Bill Ellison

Phone: (504) 782-8663
Website

7117 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, LSUS

INAR strives to elevate the future of the nonprofit sector through transformative education, impactful research, and professional development.

Stacey Hargis

Phone:
Website


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Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce

The purpose of this organizations is to advance the commercial, industrial, civic, and general interest of Jackson Parish.

Wilda Smith

Phone: (318) 259-4693
Website

102 Fourth Street
PO Box 220
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Jackson Parish Library

The Jackson Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Floyd Knox

Phone: (318) 259-5697
Website

614 South Polk Avenue
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Jefferson Parish Economic Developemnt Commission

JEDCO is committed to helping businesses thrive in Jefferson Parish. Since 1987, JEDCO has aided thousands of companies through business incubator and loan programs, tax incentives and rebate programs, workforce development and information services.

Kate Wendel

Phone: (504) 875-3908
Website

700 Churchill Parkway
Avondale, LA 70094

Junior Achievement of North Louisiana

Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young
people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their
future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Nita Cook

Phone: (318) 656-4567
Website

212 Texas St.
Suite 101
Shreveport, LA 71101

LA New Product Development Team

We believe in enabling and growing businesses through product innovation. Introducing new and improved products allows companies to raise capital, test new markets, gain a competitive advantage, improve their market share, and add new revenue streams.

Onega Ulanova

Phone: (318) 702-8881
Website

2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103

LA Tech Transfer Office, Business & Tech Center & Stennis Space Center

The Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO), established in 1990, is a main component of the Louisiana Business & Technology Center (LBTC) in Baton Rouge and a technology transfer office at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi with a presence there for over 27 years. The LTTO is designated by the Governor's Office as the official entity for support and to administer the SBIR-STTR Program in Louisiana. LTTO assists small technology-oriented businesses, university faculty, entrepreneurs, and others with identifying/preparing/competing for federal R&D grants. LTTO also assists LA-based small businesses with procurement opportunities at Stennis Space Center and the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.

Vic Johnson

Phone: (228) 688-1117
Website

NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
Building 3000, Room 242
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) is a full-service economic development organization which proactively assists businesses seeking to relocate, startup, or expand within Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

Mandi Mitchell

Phone: (337) 593-1400
Website

211 East Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, LA 70506

Lafayette Public Library

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our community by providing free and equal access to high-quality, cost-effective library services that meet the needs and expectations of our diverse community.

Katelin LeBleu

Phone: (337) 261-5789
Website

301 W Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70501

LCTCS Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana

The LCTCS MEP of LA serves manufacturers statewide. We have experts in house, as well as a network of manufacturing extension agents and partners, to provide a full range of services focusing on productivity, profitability & manufacturing success.

Dayna Blanchard

Phone: (800) 433-6965
Website

265 S. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

LiftFund

For more than 21 years, LiftFund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has helped individuals achieve the American Dream by providing small business lending to those who do not have access to capital from typical lenders, such as traditional banks. Along with vital small business loans, LiftFund provides educational services at no cost to borrowers, which are essential to foster self-sufficiency.

Daniel Friedman

Phone:
Website

1240 N. Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116

Lincoln Parish Library

The Lincoln Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Vivian McCain

Phone: (318) 251-5030
Website

910 N Trenton Street
Ruston, LA 71270

Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

Help Louisiana businesses and non-profits to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused disasters and maintain stability, resilience, and economic recovery of their communities.

James Williams

Phone: (337) 482-0633
Website

635 Cajundome Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70506

Louisiana Business Incubation Association

The Louisiana Business Incubation Association (LBIA) is a state association of business incubators and their supporters. LBIA was established to promote alliances among incubators, governmental agencies, and professional economic developers in order to promote the growth and diversification of our state’s businesses and economy.

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Louisiana Catalyst

Accelerating Business in North Louisiana Catalyst is a business minded shared workspace and accelerator program. We're here to help you grow by connecting you to the right resources to accelerate your business while being part of a community.

Quentin Durr

Phone: (318) 243-9050
Website

424 Desiard Street
Monroe, LA 71201

Louisiana Delta Community College

Louisiana Delta Community College is an open-admissions, two-year college offering multiple paths to higher education, career, and personal fulfillment.

Darian Atkins

Phone: (318) 345-9265
Website

7500 Millhaven Road
Monroe, LA 71203

Louisiana Department of Revenue

To fairly and efficiently collect state tax revenue to fund public services; to regulate charitable gaming and the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco; and to support state agencies in the collection of overdue debts.

Kimberly Robinson

Phone: (855) 307-3893
Website

617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development/Compliance Programs Section

STATE DEPARTMENT OF MULTI0MODAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

Paula Roddy

Phone: (225) 379-1382
Website

P.O. Box 94245
3RD Floor, Room 305-L
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Angel Investor Tax Credit Program

Louisiana's Angel Investor Tax Credit (AITC) encourages accredited investors to invest in early stage, small, wealth-creating Louisiana businesses that seek start-up and expansion capital.

Marissa Doin

Phone: (225) 342-5883
Website

617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Bonding Assistance Program

Louisiana Economic Development’s Bonding Assistance Program provides access to quality bid, payment and performance bonds at reasonable rates from surety companies when bonding capacity is needed on public or private jobs.

Camille Campbell

Phone: (225) 342-5534
Website


Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - CEO Roundtables Program

CEO Roundtables brings together groups of key decision makers from Louisiana-based small businesses for collaborative, growth-oriented roundtable sessions in which CEOs can safely explore business and personal issues.

Taylor Boudreaux

Phone: (225) 342-4680
Website


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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Hudson Initiative

Louisiana's Hudson Initiative is a certification program that is designed to help eligible Louisiana small businesses gain greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities that are available at the State government level.

Stephanie Hartman

Phone: (225) 342-5677
Website

617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Louisiana Contractor Accreditation Institute

The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute offers seminars and courses to small and emerging construction businesses that assist in building a solid foundation of knowledge within the construction industry.

Camille Campbell

Phone: (225) 342-5534
Website


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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Mentor-Protégé Recognition Program

Mentor-Protégé Recognition Program connects Louisiana-based small and emerging businesses to technical and developmental assistance provided by mentor companies.

Tatiana Bruce

Phone: (225) 342-5663
Website


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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs

The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs program (PAVE) offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively start or manage a business.

Solomon Lee

Phone: (225) 342-4836
Website


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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD)

LED's Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program provides the managerial and technical assistance training needed to grow and sustain a small business.

Stephanie Hartman

Phone: (225) 342-5677
Website

617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Small Business Loan Guaranty Program (SBLGP)

The Small Business Loan and Guaranty Program facilitates capital accessibility for small businesses by providing loan guarantees to banks and other small business lenders.

Shamelda Pete

Phone: (225) 342-5341
Website

617 N. Third St., 11th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Veteran Initiative

Veteran Initiative is designed to help eligible Louisiana Veteran-owned and Service-Connected Disabled-Veteran-owned small businesses gain greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities that are available at the state government level.

Stephanie Hartman

Phone: (225) 342-5677
Website

617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Louisiana Economic Development (LED)- System for Integrated Growth

Louisiana Economic Development's Economic Gardening Initiative provides Louisiana-based small businesses with the information they need to grow and succeed.

Christopher Cassagne

Phone: (225) 342-5882
Website

617 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana MBDA Business Center

We are committed to strategically connecting MBEs with access to capital, innovative opportunities, and global partnerships with a goal to scale and strengthen minority businesses while creating jobs in the community.

Lisa Green

Phone: (225) 771-4359
Website

618 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

ATC is further devoted to the enforcement of the laws of the State of Louisiana to protect and safeguard all citizens.

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Phone: (225) 925-4041
Website

7979 Independence Boulevard, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC)

LA PTAC assists Louisiana based businesses with all their government contracting needs and pursuits - local, state(s), and federal government contracting assistance - no fees charged. LA PTAC forwards daily government bid leads to companies.

Dianna Romero

Phone: (800) 206-3545
Website

537 Cajundome Boulevard, Suite 232
Lafayette, LA 70506

Louisiana Seed Capital Program (LSCP)

This program works with program providers to deliver access to capital with equity financing to start-up and early-stage businesses.

SSBCI Team

Phone: (833) 457-0531
Website

617 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Small Business Development Center

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network provides business advising, access to training, tools and resources to help small businesses start, grow, expand and succeed.

Heidi Melancon

Phone: (866) 782-4159
Website

8000 Innovation Park Drive, Bldg. 3000
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Louisiana Small Business Development Center - Northwest & Central Region

We offer no-cost confidential business consulting and affordable workshops to new entrepreneurs and existing business owners in northwest Louisiana.

Amanda Flynn

Phone: (318) 670-9700
Website

4646 Hilry Huckaby Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71107

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Louisiana State University

A no-cost provider of business assistance, the LSBDC at LSU assists entrepreneurs grow and develop technology-based companies through customer acquisition, access to capital, financial management, and business planning.

Adam McCloskey

Phone: (225) 578-4842
Website

8000 Innovation Park Drive
Building 3000
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Louisiana State University Alexandria

Individualized business coaching at no cost that includes planning, financial management, marketing, etc.

Evelyn Jones

Phone: (318) 545-5077
Website

1118 3rd Street
Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
Alexandria, LA 71301

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

Small Business Development Centers provide counseling and training to small businesses, and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

Susan Thibodeaux

Phone: (337) 475-5584
Website

4310 Ryan Street, Ste 162
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Nicholls State University

Set an appointment: 985-449-7092 | Startup Assistance | Business Planning | Loan Packaging | Free Business Seminars | Entrepreneurship Resources

Jimmy Nguyen

Phone: (985) 449-7092
Website

155 Shaver Gym
Thibodaux, LA 70301

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University Baton Rouge

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center offers high-quality technical assistance to existing and start-up small businesses, and to small business entrepreneurs in Louisiana at no cost to the client.

Ada Womack-Bell

Phone: (225) 771-2891
Website

616 Harding Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

LSBDC at University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers professional, one-on-one business consulting at no-cost to new and existing business owners in the Acadiana Region.

Lauren Titus

Phone: (337) 482-6312
Website

537 Cajundome Blvd.
Suite 236
Lafayette, LA 70506

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at University of Louisiana Monroe

We offer no-cost confidential business consulting and affordable workshops to new entrepreneurs and existing business owners.

Virendra Chhikara

Phone: (318) 342-1224
Website

700 University Avenue
Stubbs Hall, Room 249
Monroe, LA 71209

Louisiana Venture Capital Program (LVCP)

This program works with providers to deliver capital with equity financing options to help Louisiana small businesses expand and grow.

SSBCI Team

Phone: (833) 457-0531
Website

617 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

LSU Innovation & Technology Commercialization

LSU ITC works with the University research community to commercialize the intellectual property created at LSU and connect LSU resources to Louisiana business. This work advances innovation and maximizes the University’s impact on Louisiana.

Alex Valiev

Phone: (225) 578-2599
Website

8000 Innovation Park Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

LSU Innovation Park

LSU Innovation Park is a business incubator and accelerator with statewide support for technology users and creators. Through our Louisiana SBDC and LTTO we provide experienced business consultants to advise, provide solutions and assist with capital

Hutch McClendon

Phone: (225) 202-2908
Website

8000 Innovation Park
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

LSU NSF Innovation Corps Site

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program is a training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. The LSU Site supports teams through critical market and commercialization evaluation.

Andrew Maas

Phone: (225) 578-7555
Website

8000 Innovation Park Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

LSUS Cyber Collaboratory

The LSUS Cyber Collaboratory is a state-of-the-art immersive learning space where students, faculty, and industry partners can come together to discuss, research, and create their visions utilizing the latest technology.

Scott Isaacs

Phone: (318) 797-5298
Website

One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115

Madison Parish Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to promote and expand our members' economic growth to enhance our community.

Terry Murphy

Phone: (318) 574-2692
Website

PO Box 311
Tallulah, LA 71284

Madison Parish Library

The Madison Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Kizzy Wilmore

Phone: (318) 574-4308

403 N Mulberry St
Tallulah, LA 71282

Micro Lending Program (MLP)

This loan program is designed to provide access to capital for small businesses and start ups with smaller financing needs not to exceed $100,000.

Phone: (833) 457-0531
Website

617 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension

The Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension (MBECA) is an entrepreneurship development center which offers a variety of specialized training and technical assistance programs with an emphasis on microbusinesses.

Lee Melancon

Phone: (225) 445-1383
Website

PO Box 220
Prairieville, LA 70769

Milam Street Kitchen Incubator and Community Kitchen

MS-KICK is a hybrid that connects entrepreneurship, culinary workforce training, and economic opportunity to the Allendale/Ledbetter Heights/West Edge Neighborhoods.

Monique Armand

Phone: (318) 670-9780
Website

1210 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

Monroe Chamber of Commerce

We envision a thriving and vibrant community where we can raise our families with the assurance that our children will be well educated, have bright futures, and abundant job opportunities here in Northeast Louisiana.

Roy Heatherly

Phone: (318) 323-3461
Website

1811 Auburn Avenue
Suite 01
Monroe, LA 71201

Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is to make the Natchitoches area a THRIVING business community by promoting commerce, strengthening people, and improving life.

Laura Lyles

Phone: (318) 352-6894
Website

373 Second Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457

Natchitoches Parish Library

The Natchitoches Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Jessica McGrath

Phone: (318) 357-3280
Website

450 Second St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457

Nexus Louisiana

Nexus Louisiana is a Baton Rouge-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides high-potential, technology-enabled companies the coaching, capital, and connections they need to accelerate their growth.

Parker Snead

Phone:
Website

7117 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable business enterprises.

Henry Belin

Phone: (225) 612-8449
Website

P.O.BOX 15152
BATON ROUGE, LA 70895

North Louisiana Economic Partnership

NLEP provides professional economic development services to the 14-parish region of North Louisiana, including lead generation and prospect management.

Angie White

Phone: (318) 677-2559
Website

333 Texas St, Suite 411
Shreveport, LA 71101

Northwest Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center

The NWLA PTAC assists small, disadvantaged, woman, minority, and veteran owned businesses get registered, certified, and contract-ready to sell their products and services to government agencies.

Jennifer Whittington

Phone: (318) 677-2530
Website

400 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

Northwestern State University-College of Business and Technology

Our college supports our students and our area businesses. We offer degrees as well as continuing education for professional development. Experiential learning connects our students to industry. Please contact us for more information.

Carmella Parker

Phone: (318) 357-5723
Website

Russell Hall, Room 201A
Natchitoches, LA 71457

Old Algiers Main Street Corporation

Old Algiers Main Street Corporation is an accredited Main Street organization and serves the community of Old Algiers, located in the City of New Orleans, with small business support, economic development activities and workforce training initiatives

Valerie Robinson

Phone: (594) 362-0708
Website

P.O. Box 740181
New Orleans, LA 70174

One Acadiana

One Acadiana is the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and regional economic development organization serving the nine parish region of Acadiana.

Chris Messner

Phone: (337) 408-3668
Website

804 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70503

Opportunity Machine

Opportunity Machine’s mission is to grow business and entrepreneurship by providing business education, guidance, and risk reduction to startup founders and small business owners through training, mentorship, networking, and affordable workspace.

Destin Ortego

Phone: (337) 769-4085
Website

314 Jefferson St.
Lafayette, LA 70501

Ouachita Parish Library

The Natchitoches Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Robin Toms

Phone: (318) 327-1490
Website

1800 Stubbs Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201

Prescott Memorial Library

Prescott Memorial Library exists to support the curricular, research, and service activities of Louisiana Tech University. Prescott Library strives to provide this support to all constituents of the University.

Lynell Buckley

Phone: (318) 257-2577
Website

W Railroad Ave
Ruston, LA 71272

Propeller

Propeller is a 501c3 nonprofit that grows and supports entrepreneurs to tackle social and environmental disparities. Our vision is an inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Orleans that responds to community needs and creates the con

Amber Tucker

Phone: (504) 319-0984
Website

4035 Washington Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119

Red River Parish Library

The Red River Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Trey Lewis

Phone: (318) 932-5614
Website

410 East Carroll St
Coushatta, LA 71019

Richland Chamber of Commerce

We strive to be an economic voice for agriculture, business, and future growth in Richland Parish by supporting local business and focusing on economic development.

Scott Franklin

Phone: (318) 878-7942
Website

P.O. Box 668
Delhi, LA 71232

Richland Parish Library

The Richland Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Amanda Stewart

Phone: (318) 728-4806
Website

1410 N Louisa St
Rayville, LA 71269

Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Ruston-Lincoln boasts one of the strongest economies in Louisiana. Business is booming in all segments. Two major universities, Louisiana Tech and Grambling State, as well as a community college, Louisiana Delta, are firm underpinnings of a well-rounded economy based on education, natural resources, retail and service, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and banking and financial services.

Will Dearmon

Phone: (318) 255-2031
Website

2111 N. Trenton Street
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Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is To STRENGTHEN the business climate, PROMOTE community development, and ENHANCE the economic vitality of the region.

Shanna Gaspard

Phone: (318) 256-3523
Website

1601 Texas Highway
Many, LA 71449

Sabine Parish Library

The Sabine Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Debbie Anderson

Phone: (318) 256-4150
Website

705 Main Street
Many, LA 71449

SCORE Louisiana

For the Life of Your Business
SCORE Louisiana is a group of experienced business professionals who provide guidance to those desiring to start up a new small business or to assist existing small businesses in improving their profitability.

Bob Weisman

Phone: (225) 215-0080
Website

7117 Florida Blvd
Louisiana Technology Park
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Shreve Memorial Library

The Shreve Memorial Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Small Business Support

Phone: (318) 226-5872
Website

885 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118

Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce

The Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber is the ultimate resource for African American Businesses in Northwest Louisiana.

Carolyn Tillman

Phone: (318) 220-9098
Website

1315 Milam St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Small BIZ Protection Proposed Rules and Regulations Subscription

The Louisiana Small Business Protection Act requires the Secretary of State to post information about proposed rules and regulations that may affect small businesses on the department’s website and to notify interested parties when posted.

Quincy Mouton

Phone: (225) 925-4704
Website

8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Small Business Loan Guaranty Program (SBLGP)

The loan guaranty program increases small business borrowing power by providing a guaranty to banks and other lender’s on loans to Louisiana small businesses with start-up or expansion needs; provides up to 80% or $1.5 million max guaranty.

SSBCI Team

Phone: (833) 457-0531
Website

617 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

South Central Planning & Development Commission

SCPDC's finance programs provide funds designed to link small businesses to financing solutions.

Small Business Loan Department .

Phone: (985) 655-1051 Ext: 4000
Website

5058 West Main St.
Houma, LA 70360

South Louisiana Economic Council, Inc.

SLEC is the regional economic development agency supporting economic development in the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne.

Vic Lafont

Phone: (985) 448-4485
Website

322 Audubon Ave - NSU
Babington Hall
Thibodaux, LA 70310

St. John the Baptist Parish

Parish Government

Michelle Jenkins Miller

Phone: (985) 652-9569 Ext: 1130
Website

1811 W. Airline Hghway
LaPlace, LA 70068

St. Landry Chamber of Commerce

Since 1919, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce has served as an organization through which business executives, professionals, and concerned citizens unite to provide leadership and direction for the economic and social development of our community.

Laina Brickley

Phone: (337) 942-2683
Website

109 W. Vine St.
Opelousas, LA 70570

St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is to promote, support and advocate for businesses, to be their resource of choice, and to be the catalyst for a community that prospers.

Michelle Biggs

Phone: (985) 273-3008
Website

610 Hollycrest Blvd.
Covington, LA 70433

Startup ROI (A Konnectic Energy Company)

We are a global AI 1st innovation accelerator that helps startup founders build and grow ROI driven products and scale their business from concept to market traction.

Kiara Thomas

Phone: (225) 308-9685
Website

201 Rue Beauregard
Lafayette, LA 70508

SUNO Small Business Development and Management Institute

The Small Business Development and Management Institute (SBDMI) offers workshops and free consulting services to fuel the establishment and growth of small businesses.

Cynthia Beaulieu

Phone: (504) 286-5032
Website

6801 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70127

SUSLA Business and Entrepreneur Center

The Business and Entrepreneur Center (BEDC) supports Southern University at Shreveport’s (SUSLA) micro-enterprise growth initiatives for start-up and existing businesses.

Pamela Jackson

Phone: (318) 670-9701
Website

4646 Hilry Huckaby Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71107

SWLA Alliance for Economic Development

The Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center (SEED) Business Incubator is a process that accelerates the successful development of start-up and fledging companies by providing an array of targeted resources and services.

Eric Cormier

Phone: (337) 433-3632
Website

4310 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Tensas Parish Library

The Tensas Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Jackie Slang

Phone: (318) 766-3781
Website

135 Plank Rd
Saint Joseph, LA 71366

Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA)

TEDA works with entrepreneurs, startup and existing businesses to grow the local economy.

Katherine Theriot

Phone: (985) 873-6890
Website

8026 Main St. Suite 701
Houma, LA 70360

The Southern University EDA University Center

University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

Sung No

Phone: (225) 771-5954
Website

8705 B.A. Little Drive,
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Thibodaux Main Street, Inc.

Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion & revitalization of Historic Downtown Thibodaux.

Danielle Stein

Phone: (985) 413-9886
Website

409 B West 3rd Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301

TruFund Financial Services, Inc.

Providing innovative financial solutions through access to capital and hands-on technical assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Veronica Reyes

Phone: (504) 475-2746
Website

935 Gravier St, Suite 1120
New Orleans,, LA 70112

U. S. Small Business Administration

Federal Agency. Help businesses start, grow, expand, stay in business, recover from disasters. Provides loan guarantees, government contracting assistance, certifications, counseling, technical and management assistance, training, bonding.

Jo Lawrence

Phone: (504) 589-2879
Website

500 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

U.S. Commercial Service New Orleans

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.

U.S. Commercial Service New Orleans

Phone:
Website

U.S. Customs House
423 Canal Street, Suite 419
New Orleans, LA 70130

Union Parish Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to Create Opportunities for Business to Grow!!. Our goal is to attract new business to our area, assist existing businesses in becoming more efficient and profitable and train a more productive workforce.

Jon McKinnie

Phone: (318) 368-3947
Website

116 N. Main St.
Farmerville, LA 71241

Union Parish Library

The Union Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Stephanie Herrman

Phone: (318) 368-9226
Website

202 W Jackson St
Farmerville, LA 71241

Urban League of Louisiana - Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The CEI provides business education workshops, one-on-one and small group counseling, hands-on technical assistance, and access to resources relevant to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs across various industries.

Klassi Duncan

Phone: (504) 620-9647
Website

4640 S. Carrollton Avenue
Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70119

USDA Rural Development Business Programs

Business Programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate business creation and growth in rural areas.

Matt Seaton

Phone: (318) 473-7960
Website

3727 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in the Vermilion Parish for more since 1920. The Vermilion Chamber is an organization of business owners and entrepreneurs who promote the interests of their local business community.

Lynn Guillory

Phone: (337) 893-2491
Website

1907 Veterans Memorial Drive
Abbeville, LA 70510

Webster Parish Library

The Webster Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Savannah Jones

Phone: (318) 371-3080
Website

521 East & West Street
Minden, LA 71055

West Carroll Parish Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to promote the advancement of commercial, industrial, civic, and general interest and welfare of West Carroll Parish, the town of Oak Grove, and the surrounding area.

Rebecca Kovac

Phone: (318) 428-8283
Website

302 E. Main St.
Oak Grove, LA 71263

West Carroll Parish Library

The West Carroll Parish Library is a local facility which offers public access to research databases, computers, printing and copying services, Internet, and meeting spaces. Please contact the library directly for specific information about the facility.

Jan Franklin

Phone: (318) 428-4100
Website

101 Marietta St.
Oak Grove, LA 71263

West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

Your community partner - Helping lead economic and community development in the West Monroe and West Ouachita area.

Kristopher Kelley

Phone: (318) 325-1961
Website

112 Professional Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291

West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is to enhance economic growth in the WM/WO and surrounding areas by focusing on education, promotion and development of the business community, and those areas of the community affecting business.

Kristopher Kelley

Phone: (318) 325-1961
Website

112 Professional Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291

Winnsboro Main Street

The mission of Winnsboro Main Street is to preserve, restore, and encourage economic development in the Historic Downtown District in Winnsboro. The vision of Winnsboro Main Street is to see the development of a fully restored Historic District.

Samantha Sheppard

Phone: (318) 435-3781
Website

513 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Winnsboro – Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce is in the business of serving our community. From helping new businesses get started, to representing the interests of the well-established pillars of our business community, the Chamber works to ensure that Winnsboro and Franklin Parish offer one of the best places in the South to work, live, and play.

David Rigdon

Phone: (318) 435-4488
Website

513 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

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