Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 CEO Roundtables series, the popular, yearlong program that provides a platform for leaders of second-stage companies to share insights and knowledge. CEO Roundtables bring together groups of 15 to 18 key decision makers from Louisiana-based small businesses 10 times over...
When the time comes to turn a great idea into a business, many entrepreneurs realize that they do not know the first steps towards actually starting and running a business. It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs to lack formal instruction in business, finance, or the legal framework required for businesses. ...
The Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (EAP) was recently featured in the latest edition of Biz Magazine. Check out the latest feature ( page 7) on EAP, Cohab, and LA Catalyst, and how business incubators take your business from "paper to profit." Biz Magazine December EditionNorth Louisiana Business Incubators: How to Take a...
In celebration of Global Entrepreneur Week, Launch Network participated in a discussion with panelists across the nation on how we've been able to support entrepreneurs through our local library partnerships. Check out the discussion at the link below! In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, SourceLink's Dara Macan and Rob Williams recruited...
"We need to showcase the resources we have, and properly leverage them in North Louisiana to face some of the challenges we've talked about for years. Now is the time. Let's see what kind of benefit that we collectively can have." -Dave Smith, Executive Director of EAP
"During his work with EAP, Rippetoe received research and development funding from BRF's InterTech Venture Fund. Rippetoe is quick to point out the significance of EAP's partnership, stating that, "with the endorsement of EAP, I was able to secure funding from investors not yet known to me, which has given...
Do you have questions about grants, and what steps to take before applying? Dawn Banks, BRF Grant Development Director, shares 4 tips to get started!
