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HOW THIS GUIDE IS ORGANIZED
The following agencies are organized into nine geographic
regions. Use the zip code chart below to determine the appropriate geographic
region for your location.
If your zip code begins with . . . Look to agencies
within this geographic region:
707-708 Baton Rouge
713-714 Central Louisiana
705 Lafayette
706 Lake Charles
700-701New Orleans
712 Northeast
704 Northshore
710-711 Shreveport
703 South Central
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GENERAL SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
There are a variety of resources which are widely available
to help small businesses. Many are located in your area. When appropriate,
we have included specific organization information in the geographic regional
sections of this Guide. While we have made an effort to include the major
small business resources in each area, there may be others in your location
that are not listed.
The following general small business resources are common
to most areas and are valuable resources for starting a business in your
area. If you have difficulty in locating any of the suggested resources,
contact your CPA for assistance.
Better Business Bureaus
The mission of the Better Business Bureau is to promote and foster the
highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through
voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service
excellence. The Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (CBBB) and all
local Better Business Bureaus are private, non-profit organizations funded
by membership dues and other support. Consult your local telephone directory
or visit www.bbb.org for a listing of
the nearest Better Business Bureau office.
Chambers of Commerce
For decades Chambers of Commerce have been the central resource for community,
tourism & business information. Chambers provide networking opportunities,
skill-building seminars and other services that foster the expansion
of business. Consult your local telephone directory or visit www.chamberofcommerce.com for
a listing of the nearest Chamber office.
Louisiana Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are located throughout the state.
The centers provide individual counseling or consultations on various
small business concerns such as business start-ups, management organization
analysis, financial counseling, market research, feasibility studies
and loan packaging. Counseling services, as well as use of the resource
libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees are associated with attendance
at the various educational workshops. Check each geographic regional
listings in this Guide for the nearest SBDC or call the Office of the
State Director, University of Louisiana at Monroe, (318) 342-5506.
Public Libraries
Your local public library or any of the libraries connected to the universities
with a graduate school of management can be a great business resource.
Most libraries have business-reference sections and carry many government
documents. Consult your local telephone directory for a listing of the
nearest library.
Service Corps of Retired Executive (SCORE)
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit
association comprised of volunteer business counselors throughout the
U.S. and its territories. There are SCORE chapters in urban, suburban
and rural communities. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors
advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. These
services are offered at no fee, as a community service. SCORE was formed
in 1964 and millions of Americans have utilized SCORE services. Consult
your local telephone directory or visit www.score.org for
a listing of the nearest SCORE location.
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Statewide Agencies & Organizations
Louisiana Economic
Development
Capitol Annex, Room 229
1051 North Third Street (70802)
P. O. Box 94185
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185
Phone (225) 342-3000
Fax (225) 342-5389
Web site: http://www.led.state.la.us
Contact: Michael Oliver, Secretary of Economic
Development (225) 342-5388
The activities and services of Louisiana Economic Development
(LED) are built around Louisiana: Vision 2020,
the State's Master Plan
for Economic Development.
Based on recommendations
set forth in Vision 2020,
LED focuses its economic
development efforts on
retention and recruitment
specific industry sectors
which are critical to
Louisiana's future. These
include: Advanced Materials;
Agriculture; Forestry & Food Technology, Durable Goods Manufacturing
Energy/Oil & Gas, Entertainment, Information Technology, Life Sciences/Biotechnology;
Petrochemical/Environmental Technology; and Transportation & Logistics
Louisiana has also placed an empahsis on international
opportunties and military-related economic development.
In Louisisna, over 90% of the workforce are employed
in small businesses. This is a critical component
of our state's economy, and LED is dedicated
to contributing to the success of its' small
businesses.
Services and programs provided include:
1. Business Retention and Assistance offers counseling and development
resources to help Louisiana's small, emerging, and economically disadvantaged
businesses grow and increase profitability. Its services include the
coordinating of technical, financial and managerial assistance and promoting
those businesses to state agencies and the private sector. (225) 342-4320
2. Resources Services handles all LED financial assistance programs and
products such as Workforce Development, and the Opportunity Fund/Economic
Development Award Program (EDAP). Resources Services also administers
the state's tax incentives programs which include the Enterprise Zone
Program, the Industrial Property Tax Exemption Program, the Inventory
Tax Credit Program, the Quality Jobs Program, the Restoration Tax Abatement
Program, the Tax Equalization Program, the Industry Assistance Program
and the Film and Video Incentive Program. (225) 342-5675
3. The Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) administers financial
programs that stimulate the flow of private capital for the development,
expansion and/or retention of small businesses. (225) 342-5675
4. International Services identifies business
opportunities outside the United States and leads
trade and diplomacy missions, conducts seminars
on trade and finance, assists firms exporting
goods or services, and interfaces with international
delegations, and provides assistance in the retention
and recruiting of international companies to
Louisiana. (225) 342-4320
5. Technology, Innovation and Modernization (TIM) collaborates with Louisiana
higher education policy makers to advocate policies and initiatives favorable
to developing Louisiana‚s technology-based economy. (225) 342-5396
6. LED-sponsored annual awards programs recognize outstanding Louisiana
businesses based on specific criteria. The three awards programs are:
the Lantern Awards, which recognizes manufacturing companies; the Small
Business Awards, which recognizes small businesses in Louisiana's eight
regions; and the Technology Awards, which highlights businesses addressing
and using technology. (225) 342-4320
7. Economic Development Grant Services identifies grant opportunities
and works with participating communities to take advantage of them. (225)
342-5396
8. Communications and Research performs business-related research, maintains
LED's business library and manages the state's economic development data.
(225) 342-5385
Fees associated with the above services: Most services
are free, but fees may
be associated with the
above services depending
on the services rendered.
Type of entity: State-funded agency
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Louisiana Division
of Administration State Purchasing
P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
Phone (225) 342-8010
Fax (225) 342-8688
E-mail: Melissa.Johnson@la.gov
Web site: http://www.state.la.us/osp/osp.htm
Contact: Denise Lea, Director of State Purchasing
Services and programs provided:
The Office of State Purchasing began use of Louisiana Procurement and
Contract (LaPAC) network on July 1, 2000. This allows vendors to register
to receive email notifications of bid opportunities in any area of interest,
as they are posted to the internet. All posted solicitations can be viewed
at http://wwwsrch2.doa.state.la.us/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp and
printed if desired and submitted as a bid. Award information is also
posted after it has been finalized.
The Office of State Purchasing also maintains a vendor
list to receive mailed copies of solicitations. An annual participation
fee for this service covers the fiscal year period of July through June.
It is not a requirement to participate in either service to submit a bid
and solicitations over $25,000 will continue to be advertised as required
by law.
Fees associated with the above services: No Charge for
LaPAC email notification and postings. $50 annually for in-state vendors
to automatically receive mailed copies. $100 annually for out-of-state
vendors to automatically receive mailed copies.
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Louisiana Public
Facilities Authority
2237 South Acadian Thruway, Suite 650
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone (225) 923-0020
Fax (225) 923-0021
Web site: http://www.lpfa.com
Contact: James W. Parks II, President and CEO parks@lpfa.com
Services and programs provided:
1. The Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA) publishes (on-line
at http://www.lpfa.com) the "Louisiana
Business Financial Resource Guide" which provides an explanation
and key contact persons for available federal, state and local programs
designed to assist small business. Print copies of the guide are available
from the Louisiana State Department of Economic Development.
2. Delivers presentations on economic development financing which discuss
current information on the financing programs available from local, state
and federal governments.
3. Analyzes fixed asset-based debt requirements and designs loan package
options based on needs of company. Services offered are communicated through
contact with the Department of Economic Development, and local chambers
and economic development organizations throughout Louisiana.
4. As a public trust, the LPFA can also act as a conduit issuer of taxable
and tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Fees associated with the above services: No fee for above
services
Type of Entity: Non-profit public trust and public corporation
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Manufacturing
Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPoL)
P.O. Box 44172
Lafayette, LA 70504-4172
Phone (337) 482-6767
Fax (337) 262-5472
E-mail: mepol@louisiana.edu
Web site: http://www.mepol.org
Contact: Van Landry (337) 482-6767
Services and programs provided:
Provides business and technical assistance to Louisiana manufacturing
companies in areas such as lean manufacturing, quality and marketing,
with a mission to increase their productivity and profitability.
Fees associated with above services: Discounted hourly
rates for projects and services
Type of Entity: Statewide, non-profit organization
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Procurement Technical
Assistance Program (PTAP)
P.O. Box 44172
Lafayette, LA 70504-4172
Phone (337) 482-6422
Fax (337) 482-5837
E-mail: sherlm@louisiana.edu
Contact: Sherrie B. Mullins
Services and programs provided:
Provides government contract support to Louisiana companies, including
one-on-one procurement counseling and training to businesses seeking
or working on government contracts.
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of Entity: Statewide, non-profit organization
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Secretary of State
First Stop Shop for Business
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4125
Phone (225) 342-4479
Fax (225) 922-0439
E-mail: fss@sec.state.la.us
Web site: http://www.sec.state.la.us/comm/fss-index.htm
Services or programs provided:
Identifies State taxes, permits, licenses, and fees that small businesses
are responsible for. Gives information about other state agencies that
assist small businesses.
Type of Entity: State-funded agency
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Small Business/Small Community Assistance Program
Office of Environmental Services
Department of Environmental Quality
P. O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Phone: 1-800-259-2890 (hotline for in-state) or (225) 219-3263
Fax: (225) 219-3309
Email: SBAP@LA.GOV
Web site: www.deq.louisiana.gov
Contact:
Capital Regional Office (Baton Rouge): Yanfu Zhao, P.E., Program Manager
(225) 219-3258; Patrick Devillier (225) 219-3260
Southeast Regional Office (New
Orleans): Loni Gaudet (985)
624-4480; Davina Simms (985) 624-4169
Southwest Regional Office (Lake Charles):
Markle Farber (337) 491-2804;
Bobby Kingham (337) 491-2721
Acadiana Regional Office (Lafayette):
Mike Savoy (337) 262-5591; Ryan Brignac (337) 262-1566
Northwest Regional Office (Shreveport): Larry Lashley, P.E. (318) 676-5088;
Ron Gray (318) 676-5089
Northeast Regional Office (Monroe):
Cynthia Clark (318) 362-5443.
Services and Programs Provided:
The mission of the DEQ’s non-regulatory Small Business/Small
Community Assistance Program
(SB/SCAP) is to provide technical
assistance to small communities.
1. Provides environmental services
to those businesses which qualify
as a small business concern:
has 100 or fewer employees;
is independently owned, not dominant in the field
2. Assists in understanding
the rights and obligations
of small businesses as they apply to regulations
3. Assists in preparing environmental permit applications and exemptions
4. Develops pollution prevention plans
5. Estimates emissions at each source for inventory questionnaires
6. Visits regulated entities,
reviews permit requirements
with permittees, and establishes communication
7. Helps small communities
with environmental justice
issues in areas of concern throughout the region.
Fees associated with above services: No fees
Type of Entity: State-funded agency
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Baton Rouge Geographic Region
Capital Small
Business Development Center
Southern University
1933 Wooddale Blvd., Suite E
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1514
Phone (225) 922-0998
Fax (225) 922-0024
Contact: Greg Spann, Director
E-mail: grspa@yahoo.com
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Dixie Business
Center
1810 South Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone (225) 665-0809
Fax (225) 665-8171
Contact: John D. Ware, Jr., Executive Director
E-mail: normas@demco.org
Web site: http://www.dixiebusinesscenter.org
Norma Stewart, Office Manager
Services and programs provided:
Business Plan Assistance; Financial Planning; Technical Service; Small
Business Seminars; Continuous Business Planning; Financial Monitoring;
Marketing Support; Lease of office/warehouse space with services such
as utilities, administrative services, janitorial, telephone, copies,
etc.
Fees associated with above services: Extremely competitive
monthly rental fee for space
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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Greater Baton
Rouge Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 3217
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3217
Phone (225) 381-7125
Fax (225) 336-4306
Contact: Dave Bowman, Sr. VP-Economic Development
Web site: http://www.brchamber.org
E-mail: infor@brchamber.org
Services and programs provided:
1. The Small Business Council is a group of small business owners and
operators who meet on a monthly basis and sponsor seminars and workshops
on topics such as taxes, business plans, management, etc.
2. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a group of volunteer
retired executives who offer counseling services free of charge to new
or existing small firms on all aspects of business.
3. The Chamber assists businesses in identifying incentives offered through
state agencies.
Fees associated with above services: Membership dues for
the Chamber of Commerce are $250 per year
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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Livingston
Economic Development Council, Inc.
1810 S. Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone (225) 665-5223
Fax (225) 665-8171
E-mail: johnw@demco.org
Contact: John D. Ware, Jr., Executive Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Access to financing sources
2. Management assistance
3. Business plan development
4. Resident industry assistance
5. Liaison with business incubator
Fees associated with above services: None, but there may
be fees associated with financing packages.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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Louisiana
Business & Technology Center
Louisiana State University
South Stadium Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6100
Phone (225) 578-7555
Fax (225) 578-3975
E-mail: cdaglbtc@attglobal.net
Contact: Charles D'Agostino, Executive Director
Services and programs provided:
1. The Louisiana Business & Technology Center (LBTC) is the small business
incubator located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The small business
Incubator provides administrative assistance and overhead facilities
to start-up companies allowing them to concentrate on marketing and production.
2. The Small Business Development center assists with business plans,
feasibility studies, marketing strategies, and financial, operational
and general management consulting.
3. The Louisiana Technology Transfer Office is run under a contract with
the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to be a window for Louisiana
businesses to tap into the vast pool of technology developed by federal
laboratories.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency; funding for LBTC is
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Louisiana Technology
Park
7117 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone (225) 218-1100
Fax (225) 218-0101
Web site: http://www.LaTechPark.com
E-mail: info@LaTecPark.com
Contact: Edward Ashworth, President
Doug Lee, Executive Director
Services and programs provided:
The Louisiana Technology Park operates a high technology incubator and
business accelerator program for early-stage technology companies. The
Park provides full-service office space complete with cubicle furniture,
broadband Internet service, telephones and local service, receptionist,
100 Mbps Ethernet network, and access to Solid Systems' state-of-the-art
Internet data center. In addition, Incubator members have use of the
Park's personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and printers.
The Park has a network of Strategic Partners available
to assist Incubator members. Law firms, accounting firms, marketing companies,
Web design firms, and venture capital firms are just a few of the Partners
offering free and highly discounted services to Incubator members.
Fees associated with above services:
The cost of these services, including 800-1000 sq. feet of full-service
space, is only $833/month plus a small (1-2%) equity participation. Data
center services are priced on an as needed basis, but Incubator prices
are typically 25-40% below commercial rates. Long-term leases are not
required and Incubator membership agreements can be cancelled on 30 days
notice.
Type of entity:
Owned and managed by Louisiana Technology Park, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the non-profit, Louisiana-based technology developer, Research Park
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Source
BIDCO (Business & Industrial Development Corporation)
455 East Airport
Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone (225) 922-7411
Fax (225) 922-7418
Web site: http://www.sourcebidco.com
Contact: Louis Greenblatt, President
David Cortex, Business Development Officer, Greater Baton Rouge Area
David Cortex, Business Development Officer, Baton Rouge and South Louisiana
Chris Hodges, Business Development Officer, New Orleans Area
David Cortex, Business Development Officer, Acadiana Area
Services and
programs provided.
Source BIDCO provides financial services to small businesses through a
variety of financing programs. These programs include SBA & USDA government
guaranteed loans, Factoring (accounts receivable financing) and Asset
Based
Lending. These loans can be used for receivables and equipment financing,
expansion, business sales, mergers, acquisitions, debt refinance, leverage
buyouts and working capital.
Transaction
Size – Minimum $100,000 -$1,300,000
Geographic
Preference – Louisiana & Mississippi
Fees associated
with above services: Fees depending on services required.
Type of Entity:
Privately held, for-profit corporation.
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Central Louisiana Geographic Region
Central
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
1118 Third Street
P.O. Box 992
Alexandria, LA 71309-0992
Phone (318) 442-6671
Fax (318) 442-6734
E-mail: info@cenlachamber.org
Web site: http://www.cenlachamber.org
Contact: Elton Pody, Executive Vice President
Services and programs provided:
Supplies economic and demographic profiles of the community for firms
seeking to start or expand business regardless of the business size.
Has an inventory of existing buildings and industrial sites
to assist business development. Services offered are communicated by media
and direct mail.
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of entity: Non-profit
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England
Economic and Industrial Development District
1611 Arnold Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303-5636
Phone (318) 449-3504
Fax (318) 449-3506
E-mail: sammy@englandairpark.org
Contact: Sammy J. Bonnette
Services and programs provided:
As an Industrial Airpark and Community, we can offer site location and
assistance to small businesses through our mission, which is to create
jobs.
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of Entity: Not-for-profit agency; supported by revenues
generated by property owned by EEIDD
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Kisatchie-Delta
Regional Planning & Development District, Inc.
1611 Arnold Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303-5636
Phone (318) 487-5454
Fax (318) 487-5451
E-mail: kdelta@kricket.net
Contact: Jimmy Williams, Executive Director
Don Rocca, Director of Development Loans
Services and programs provided:
The Kisatchie-Delta Regional Planning & Development District, Inc. assists
with making contacts with new industry; preparation of local and industrial
development; existing business and industry development; Renewal Community
Tax Benefits and Incentives/Mapping Program; Enterprise Zone Program
technical assistance; local sales team training; industry site surveys;
tourism and EDA grant applications; public library with census publications,
government reports, regional demographic data; computer mapping; SBA
504 loans - certified development company; FMHAs Intermediary Relending
Loan Program; Rapides Finance Authority Lending Program; Tri-District
Development Corporation Loan Program; and Federal Procurement Assistance
Center.
Services are offered through the Kisatchie-Delta Regional
Planning & Development District, Inc.'s Board of Directors, and officials
of our 54 government members, (which includes the parishes of Avoyelles,
Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides Vernon, and Winn); brochures;
limited public advertising; and contacts with bankers, CPAs, attorneys,
and development individuals and groups.
Fees associated with above services: Small organization
fee on loans; small fee for Renewal Community and EZ and certain economic
development work
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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Northwestern
State University Small Business Development Center
Russell Hall, Suite 114
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Phone (318) 357-5611
Fax (318) 357-6810
E-mail: boyettd@nsula.edu
Contact: Dion Boyett, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Northwestern
State University (satellite office)
Small Business Development Center
Dunbar Plaza 3600
Jackson Street Extension, Suite 114C
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone (318) 484-2123
Fax (318) 484-2126
E-mail: hunterk@alpha.nsula.edu
Contact: Kathey Hunter, Assistant Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Lafayette Geographic Region
Acadiana
Regional Development District
P.O. Box 90070
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone (337) 886-7782
Fax (337) 886-7081
Contact: Stan McGee, Chief Administrative Officer
Web site: http://www.ardd.org
Services and programs provided:
As a non-profit corporation, Acadiana Regional Development District's
(ARDD) primary function is the long-range planning and economic development
office for the eight parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette,
St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermillion.
Many of the services offered by ARDD include technical
assistance and economic development assistance to municipalities and parish
governments, small business loan programs, demographic information assistance,
computerized mapping and enterprise zone information, and the JTPA 55
Plus program designed to assist individuals 55 and over with job training
and employment.
Type of Entity: Federally- and state-funded agency; 501C4
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Acadiana
Small Business Development Center
B.I. Moody, III College of Business Administration
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
220 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, La 70504
337-262-5344 voice
337-262-1223 fax
http://www.louisiana.edu/Research/SBDC/
mgalyean@louisiana.edu
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Enterprise
Center of Louisiana, Inc.
3419 N.W. Evangeline Thruway
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 896-9115
Fax (337) 896-8736
E-mail: rhollerman@ecol.org
Web site: http://www.ecol.org
Contact: Roy Holleman, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Affordable office or manufacturing space
2. Use of conference rooms, copy and fax machines, computer and software
3. Receptionist service
4. Seminars and workshops
5. Networking with other entrepreneurs
6. Assistance with business planning and locating business financing
7. Other services (legal consultation, accounting and bookkeeping, computer
training and consulting, marketing assistance) available from a network
of providers on a reduced-fee basis
Fees associated with above services: Call for prices on
office spaces, production suites, and reduced-fee services.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency; operates on self-generated
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Greater
Opelousas Economic Industrial and Development Council (GOEIDC)
P.O. Box 340
Opelousas, LA 70571-0340
Phone (337) 948-1391
Fax (337) 407-2283
Contact: Gerard Perron, President
Services and programs provided:
Provides assistance in locating available industrial buildings, facilitation
of financing new job-producing business expansion or relocation into
into the St. Landry Parish area.
Fees associated with above areas: None
Type of Entity: Funded by private contributions
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Iberia
Industrial Development Foundation
101 Burke Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
Phone (888) 879-9669 or (337) 367-0834
Fax (337) 367-0834
E-mail: mtarantino@iberiaparishidf.org
Web site: http://www.iberiaparishidf.org
Contact: Mike Tarantino, President & CEO
Services and programs provided:
Provides help in areas such as tax incentives, financing, utilities and
site location for new and existing businesses.
Fees associated with above areas: None
Type of Entity: 501C2, non-profit agency; funded by 2%
of taxes generated from hotel/motel occupancy and by membership dues
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Lafayette
Economic Development Authority
211 East Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone (337) 593-1400
Fax (337) 234-3009
E-mail: erikr@lafayette.org
Web site: http://www.lafayette.org
Contact: Erik Reutling
Services and programs provided:
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Resource Center is
conveniently located in the University Common. LEDA offers a wide variety
of business services, some of which are listed below:
1. Workforce Development – Markets and promotes state and federal
workforce training programs to area businesses.
2. Procurement – Assists businesses in matching their products/services
with government contracts and purchasing opportunities.
3. Information Services – Answers questions regarding labor, building
permits, taxable retail sales, income, population, transportation, health
care, education, utilities, and more,
4. Recruitment – Provides information on tax incentive opportunities
and site selection assistance to companies locating or expanding in Lafayette
Parish.
5. Technology – Advises the local business community and government
on technology trends and enhances technology recruitment efforts.
6. Presents forums, seminars, networking luncheons, and the annual LEDA
Job fair.
7. Business Retention and Expansion – Conducts LEDA's agressive
business visitation program and works with existing businesses to facilitate
business retention and expansion in Lafayette Parish.
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of Entity: Quasi-governmental agency; receives 85%
of funding from property tax, 8% from the state, and remaining 7% from
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St. Landry
Economic Industrial Development District
P.O. Box 340
Opelousas, LA 70571-0340
Phone (337) 948-1391
Fax (337) 407-2283
E-mail: sleidd@bellsouth.net
Contact: Gerard Perron, Executive Director
Services and programs provided:
Greater Opelousas Economic & Industrial Development Council, (GOEIDC)
has created its own "One Stop Shop" for persons interested
in going into business in St. Landry Parish. Files on population and
census reports, housing statistics, income and labor force, schools and
churches, traffic count maps and shopping center profiles are updated
and made available upon request.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency; funded through private
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University of
Louisiana at Lafayette -- Micro Business Development Center
P.O. Box 44012; 220 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70504
Phone (337) 262-1080
Fax (337) 262-1223
E-mail: nathan@louisiana.edu
Web site: www.louisiana.edu/Academic/BusinessAdministration/MBDC
Contact: Nathan J. Thornton Jr., Director
Services and programs provided:
Micro Business Development Center (MBDC) provides information and referrals
in marketing, management, legal structures, accounting, and financing
for new business ventures and expanding existing operations.
Fees associated with above areas: Counseling services
are free of charge.
Type of Entity: MBDC is supported by the State of Louisiana
and the University of Louisiana at Lafatette
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Lake
Charles Geographic Region
Economic Development Assistance
Center of SWLA
P.O. Box 3062
Lake Charles, LA
Phone (337) 430-0222
Fax (337) 430-4673
E-mail: peggysavant@edacswla.org
Web site: http://www.edacswla.org
Contact: Peggy Savant or Jackie Hillard
Services and programs provided:
Economic Development Assistance Center (EDAC) is a microenterprise development
organization that provides business development training, technical assistance
(TA), and small business start-up loans up to $35,000 to low-moderate
income individuals and businesses in the 5-parish region of Calcasieu,Cameron,
Jeff Davis, Beauregard and Allen parishes.
EDAC is a regional service provider for the Louisiana Economic
Development. In this capacity, EDAC is responsible for certifying small
business. Once certified, the small business may access technical assistance
and training to grow the business through LED.
Fees associated with above services: Certain business
owners who meet income guidelines and other specific criteria, and are
the owners of a “certified small business,” may receive funding
to pay for a portion of their services. Business owners are encouraged
to contact the EDAC for more information regarding TA and associated
fees, as most owners will qualify for some type of business development
assistance.
Type of Entity: Microenterprise development
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Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development
326 Pujo Street
4th Floor-City Hall
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone (337)433-1771
Services and programs provided:
1. Provides technical assistance with with enterprise zone applications and
maps
2. Provides census information, maps of enterprise zone site areas
3. Provide assistance with business plans
Fees associated with above services: Most services are free; nominal
charges for someprint materials
Type of Entity: Nonprofit agency: Receives Federal, State and local
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McNeese
State University Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
P.O. Box 90508
Lake Charles, LA 70609
Phone (337) 475-5529
Fax (337) 475-5528
E-mail: msusbdc@mail.mcneese.edu
Web site: http://www.mcneese.edu/colleges/bus/sbdc.htm
Contact: Paul Arnold, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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New Orleans Geographic Region
Center
for Economic Development
University of New Orleans
545 CERM Building, Research and Technology Park
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
Phone (504) 280-6663
Fax (504) 280-3952
Web Site: http://www.uno.edu/~coba/ced/index.html
Services and programs provided:
The Center for Economic Development was established in 1978 as a joint
effort of the state and federal government to work cooperatively with
local agencies and non-profit organizations to create an environment
which encourages economic diversification and growth. Activities include
management and technical assistance, consulting services to the business
community, research activities, market and economic feasibility studies,
and business education and development seminars.
Type of Entity: Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration
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Jefferson
Chamber of Commerce
2121 Airline Drive, Suite 104
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone (504) 835-3880
Fax (504) 835-3828
Contact: Angelle LaBorde – President & CEO
Type of Entity: Non-profit business association; funded
through membership dues
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Louisiana
International Trade Center Small Business Development Center
World Trade Center, Suite 2926
2 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 568-8222
Fax (504) 568-8228
E-mail: litc@uno.edu
Web site: http://www.uno.edu/~litc
Contact: Ruperto Chavarri, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on international business such
as marketing, financing, transportation, pricing, legal aspects, documentation,
marketing plans, etc.
2. Educational programs on various needs of international business, concentrating
on Export and Import topics.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge on international trade publications, directions,
manuals, catalogs, videotapes, CDs, Internet programs, etc.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Loyola
University New Orleans Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
Box 134
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone (504) 864-7942
Fax (504) 864-7070
E-mail: sbdc@loyno.edu
Contact: Carmen Sunda, Interim Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development.
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One Stop Shop
1340 Poydras St.
Suite 900
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone (504) 636-0300
Fax (504) 636-0260
Contact: Scott Mare
Services and programs provided:
This is a service for entrepreneurs to register an Orleans Parish-based
business and obtain most applications required to start a new business
in one location.
Type of entity: Non-profit organization funded by the City
of New Orleans
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SCORE
- Service Corps of Retired Executives
Active Corps of Executives (ACE)
Small Business Administration
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street Suite 2820
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 589-2356
Fax (504) 589-2339
E-mail: ddahlman@acadiacom.net
Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/ok/noscore/
Contact: Betty Foote
Services and programs provided:
No fee counseling for pre-business, existing business, long term business
planning. All counseling sessions are confidential. Counselors are experts
in accounting, finance, law, marketing, engineering, retailing and franchising.
Our Score Volunteers are dedicated to preserving and enhancing small
business. To obtain an appointment please phone or e-mail.
Type of Entity: Non-profit association; a resource partner
with the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Small
Business Administration
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street, Suite 2820
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 589-2354
Fax (504) 589-2339
Web site: http://www.sba.gov/la/
Contact: Loretta Poree, Economic Dev/Business Dev.
Services and programs provided:
Offers programs that can assist with every aspect of starting a business,
from developing a business plan to obtaining financing, from marketing
products and services to managing your company.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency; federally funded
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Southern
University of New Orleans Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
Room 114
New Orleans, LA 70126-1009
Phone (504) 286-5308
Fax (504) 284-5512
E-mail: ktousant@suno.edu
Contact: Jon Johnson, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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University
of New Orleans Small Business Development Center
1600 Canal Street, Suite 620
New Orleans, LA 70112-2847
Phone (504) 539-9292
Fax (504) 539-9295
E-mail: mcusack@uno.edu
Web site: http://www.uno.edu/~sbdc
Contact: Michael Cusack, Coordinator for Business Development
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Northeast Geographic Region
Louisiana
Electronic Assistance Program (LEAP)
University of Louisiana at Monroe
College of Business Administration
Monroe, LA 71209-0101
Phone (318) 342-1215
Fax (318) 342-1209
Web site: http://leap.nlu.edu modem-in
LA only (800) 331-3664 modem-worldwide (318) 342-5577
E-mail: leap@ulm.edu
Contact: Dr. Jerry L. Wall, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Federally funded; governmental entity
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Louisiana
Tech Small Business Development Center
Box 10318, Tech Station
Ruston, LA 71272-0046
Phone (318) 257-3537
Fax (318) 257-4253
E-mail: sbdc@latech.edu
Web site: http://www.cab.latech.edu/public/centers/SBDC/INDEX.HTM
Contact: Kathy Wyatt, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Ouachita
Economic Development Corporation
1900 N. 18th Street, Suite 440
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone (318) 387-0787
Fax (318) 387-8529
Web site: http://www.oedc.org
Contact: Buddy Spillers, President
Services and programs provided:
1. SBA 504 Loan Program/SBA1(A)
2. LAQ Small Business Equity Program
3. Louisiana Venture Capital Incentive Program
4. Louisiana Community Development Block Grants
5. Tri-District Development Corp.
6. Industrial Revenue Bonds
7. Cost-free training
8. Enterprise Zones
9. Ten-year Industrial Tax Exemption
10. Jobs Tax Credit
11. Job Training Partnership Act
12. Targeted Jobs Tax Credit
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of Entity: Not-for-profit; funded by the local municipal
governments and area businesses
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University
of Louisiana at Monroe Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
700 University Avenue, ADM2-123
Monroe, LA 71209-6530
Phone (318) 342-1224
Fax (318) 342-1209
E-mail: dunn@ulm.edu
Contact: Dr. Paul Dunn, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Northshore Geographic Region
Covington
Downtown Development Committee
434 North Theard Street
Covington, LA 70433
Phone (985) 892-1873
Fax (985) 867-1205
Contact: Susan Diamond, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Encourages business development in downtown Covington.
2. Encourages historic preservation in downtown Covington.
3. Low-interest revolving loans.
4. Facade Grant Program.
5. Maintains list of available commercial properties.
Fees associated with above services:
1. Loan application fees
2. Matching funds for facade grant programs
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Greater
Slidell Chamber of Commerce
118 West Hall Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
Phone (985) 643-5678
Fax (985) 649-2460
E-mail: info@slidellchamber.com
Web site: http://www.slidellchamber.com
Contact: Jay F. Hebert, CEO
Services and programs provided:
1. Provides demographic and general information
2. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) counseling
3. Small Business Library (SBA)
4. Seminars
5. Patent counseling
Fees associated with above services: Small fee for seminars
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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Hammond
Downtown Development District
2 West Thomas Street
Hammond, LA 70401
Phone (985) 542-3471
E-mail: monoc_mf@hammond.org
Web site: http://www.hammond-ddd.org
Contact: Marco F. Monoc, Executive Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Encourages business development in downtown Hammond.
2. Low-interest revolving loans
3. Business and tax incentives
4. Facade Grant Program
Fees associated with above services: None, except for application
fees dues when applying for loans or grants.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency; funded through taxes
on local businesses.
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SCORE
- Service Corps of Retired Executives
c/o Hammond Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1458
Hammond, LA 70404
Phone (985) 345-4457
Fax (985) 345-4749
E-mail: chamber@i-55.com
Web site: http://www.hammondchamber.com
Contact: Jamene Dahmer, Director
Services and programs provided:
Counseling and seminars which are communicated to the public by newspaper,
radio and billboard.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling is free
of charge. There is a charge for the seminars.
Type of Entity: Non-profit; national organization under
the auspices of the U.S. Small Business Administration
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St. Tammany
Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
21454 Koop Drive, Suite 2-E1
Mandeville, LA 70471
Phone (985) 809-7874
Fax (985) 809-7596
E-mail: info@stedf.org
Web site: http://www.stedf.org
Services and programs provided:
1. Promotes existing businesses and encourages business and development
in St. Tammany Parish.
2. Provides current demographic information.
3. Secures/administers state tax incentive programs.
4. Offers free business counseling
5. Provides Small Business Administration.
6. Promotes business opportunities.
7. Provides public education about economic development.
Type of Entity: 501(c)6 tax-exempt corporation
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St. Tammany
West Chamber of Commerce
201 Holiday Blvd., Suite 108
Covington, LA 70433
Phone (985) 892-3216
Fax (985) 893-4244
E-mail: info@sttammanychamber.org
Web site: http://www.sttammanychamber.org
Contact: Lacey Toledano, President & CEO
Services and programs provided:
1. Provides demographic and general information.
2. Promotes business relocation, expansion and networking.
3. Offers business counseling at the Chamber facilities through SBA administered
programs.
4. Educational opportunities offered through seminars and workshops.
5. Advocates for legislation that impacts businesses.
Fees associated with above services: None
Type of Entity: Non-profit organization; funded through
membership dues
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Southeastern
Louisiana University Small Business Development Center
Garrett College of Business
SLU 10522
Hammond, LA 70402
Phone (985) 549-3831
Fax (985) 549-2127
E-mail: sbdc@selu.edu
Web site: http://www.selu.edu/Academics/Business/SBDC
Contact: William Joubert, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling on various small business concerns such as business
start-ups, management organization analysis, financial counseling, market
research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Pertinent training and educational programs on various needs of small
business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; state-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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Shreveport Geographic Region
Greater
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 20074
400 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 677-2536
Fax: (318) 677-2548
Web site: http://www.shreveportchamber.org
Contact: David Berzina, CEcD, Sr. Vice President Economic Development
Terri Dyer, Assistant Economic Development
Economic Development Information:
Manager Minority/Women/Small Business: Booker White (318) 677-2508
Minority Business Development: Elizabeth McCain (318) 677-2511
Manager Workforce Development: Jim Mabus (318) 677-2528
Program Director, Government Procurement: Kelly Ford (318) 677-2532
Counselor, Government Procurement: Dena Mauldin
Services and programs provided by the Shreveport Chamber
of Commerce Economic Development:
1. Vendor Fairs provide local merchants the opportunity to display products,
goods, services
2. Minority Business Council, Women’s Business Council, Hispanic
Business Council provide networking opportunities.
3. Information on demographics including building sites, transportation,
utilities and other communities in Northwest Louisiana.
Fees associated with above services: Fees vary depending
upon services/event.
Services and programs provided by the SCORE:
One-on-one business counseling appointments every Thursday. Clients are
seen individually and by appointment only for regular weekly sessions.
Appointments are scheduled by calling Terri Dyer at (318) 677-2536. SCORE
Workshops are held 3 times per year, from 8:15 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Notices
are posted on the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Web site, as well as
in the newspaper. Register for seminars by calling (318) 677-2536.
Fees associated with above services: No fee for weekly
Score meetings; small
fee for SCORE workshop
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency
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LSU -
Shreveport Small Business Development Center
1 University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Phone (318) 797-5144
Fax (318) 797-5208
E-mail: pconnor@pilot.lsus.edu
Contact: Peggy Connor, Director
Web site: http://www.lsus.edu/sbdc
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
Department of Economic Development
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South Central Geographic Region
Nicholls
State University Small Business Development Center
College of Business Administration
P.O. Box 2015
Thibodaux, LA 70310-2015
Phone (985) 448-4242
Fax (985) 448-4250
E-mail: sdbc@nicholls.edu
Web site: http://www.nicholls.edu/sbdc
Contact: Wes Hull, Director
Services and programs provided:
1. Individual counseling or consultations on various small business concerns
such as business start-ups, management organization analysis, financial
counseling, market research, feasibility studies and loan packaging.
2. Educational programs on various needs of small business.
3. Resource libraries that serve as an information bank for LCPA Kenner
Training Facilityowledge of Small Business Administration publications,
statistical data, census figures, start-up manuals, business directories,
licensing and permit guides, etc.
Fees associated with above services: Counseling services,
as well as use of the resource libraries are free of charge. Nominal fees
are associated with attendance at the various educational workshops.
Type of Entity: Non-profit agency, federally funded by
the U.S. Small Business Administration; State-funded by the Louisiana
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Terrebonne Parish
Consolidated Government
P.O. Box 6097 Houma, LA 70361
Phone (985) 873-6889
Fax (985) 873-66795
E-mail:shawkins@tpcg.org
Web site: http://www.tpcg.org
Contact: Stephen Hawkins, Small Business Programs Manager
Services and programs provided:
1. Technical assistance for business planning and development.
2. Financial assistance loans for businesses that cannot get financing
on their own.
3. Tax incentives assistance.
