Resources In Your Area

Whether through LED’s regional directors, our partnership with the Louisiana Small Business Development Centers or our network of allies and experts across the state, we’ll help you get the support you need.

Regional Economic Development Network

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) Network
Small Business Development Centers help entrepreneurs and existing businesses start, develop and grow through counseling, business education classes, information resources and specialized services.

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Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD)
The Small and Emerging Business Program, with a focus on growth, helps Louisiana's small businesses help themselves by assisting with entrepreneurial training, legal needs, marketing, computer skills and accounting.

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Specialized Business Development Programs

Microenterprise Development Program
The Microenterprise Development Program offers moderate and low-income individuals a viable alternative to minimum-wage labor and public assistance self-employment training.

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Minority-owned and Woman-owned Business Assistance
These specialized assistance centers and councils provide guidance to companies that have qualified as Minority-owned and/or Woman-owned businesses in Louisiana.

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Regional Economic Development Network

Accurate, up-to-date information gives businesses a better shot at success.

Use the map to get specifics on particular Louisiana regions, including information on location, industry and workforce relevant to your business.

LED Regional Directors
Contact your regional director with specific questions on operating or expanding your business in their region.

Click here for details on all 8 LED Regional Directors.

Regional Economic Development Organizations
Each Regional Economic Development Organization is responsible for aiding in the economic growth of their region. They help businesses looking to relocate or expand in their area via resources and contacts, incentive program information, and access to available sites and office space. They can also provide valuable insight on the business climate of their region.

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Local Economic Development Partners

Economic Development Allies
Economic development allies are local partners who provide a strong network within their local areas or communities to support new and growing businesses on a day-to-day basis.

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Chambers of Commerce
Contact your local chamber for information on your area, other businesses and resources that are available to your business. Chamber memberships provide special benefits to businesses.

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Business Assistance and Training

Technical Assistance to Small Firms is a $9.5 million program designed to help stabilize and grow small businesses and non-profits affected by the 2005 hurricanes. Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to start a new business are also included in the program. Technical assistance will be provided on topics ranging from business management and business plan preparation to loan preparation, accounting and marketing. Learn more about this program and the kinds of assistance it makes available by clicking one of the links below.

Business Assistance and Training
Programs are available that focus on Accounting, Business Coaching, Workshops, Technology Assessments, Grant and Loan Training and more. Programs are also available to address specific needs based on Industry, Culture, Language, Public Relations, Online and more.

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Statewide Incentives and Programs

Louisiana has a wealth of resources and incentives available to business seeking to open or expand a business here.

State Incentives

These business incentives are funded by the State of Louisiana to attract and cultivate business. Find out about the Enterprise Zone, Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.

Financial Incentives

The state’s Financial Assistance programs are administered by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Details for the programs are available at the links below.

Services and Programs

LED knows how important small business is to our economy, so we offer many great services and programs to support entrepreneurs and their companies. Review them below.

Louisiana Business Resources

While LED is your number one source for information and assistance related to doing business in Louisiana, it’s not the only source. For additional information, visit the websites listed below.

Louisiana Secretary of State
Department of Labor – LA Works