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The Caldwell 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.

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.

Minden Economic Development. EMBRACING GROWTH. EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY.

City of Ruston, LA Economic Development Department

The Claiborne Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent and serve its membership, which is comprised of large and small businesses, industries, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Our members are the driving force of the local business community and the area’s economy. The Chamber office is a hub of information about Claiborne Parish, so feel free to contact us at any time.

The Claiborne 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.

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.

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.

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.

Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation works to stimulate the revitalization of downtown Shreveport through initiatives that enhance business growth, strengthen arts & culture, promote residential development, and preserve downtown’s unique inventory of historic properties.

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.

The Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program offers mentorship programs designed to accelerate your idea, product or existing business into a thriving company quickly by providing intensive startup support. Our team of mentors will work alongside you, working on everything from the business plan and model, market and financial analysis to prepping you to receive funding, such as angel investment.

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.

Welcome to Louisiana geauxBIZ

geauxBIZ is your one-stop site for launching your new business in the state of Louisiana. After creating an account, you can:
Create a checklist to help plan, make key financial decisions and complete legal activities prior to launching your new business
Reserve a business name for your new business
Register your business with the Louisiana Secretary of State, the Louisiana Department of Revenue, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission
File amendments, such as annual reports, with the Louisiana Secretary of State

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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

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.

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. This program provides a 25 percent tax credit on investments by accredited investors who contribute to businesses certified by LED as Louisiana Entrepreneurial Businesses. Investors can invest $720,000 per business per year and $1.44 million per business over the life of the program.

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.

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

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

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.

Louisiana Economic Development’s Economic Gardening Initiative provides Louisiana-based small businesses with the information they need to grow and succeed. Through accelerated technical assistance and research, an experienced economic gardening team will provide customized services tailored to your business needs.

Through the direction of Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard, the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) is responsible for overseeing the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries within the state. ATC also strives to assist taxpayers applying for alcohol and tobacco permits with prompt and quality service, in an effort to deliver permits in the shortest time possible. ATC is further devoted to the enforcement of the laws of the State of Louisiana to protect and safeguard all citizens.

We offer no-cost confidential business consulting and affordable workshops to new entrepreneurs and existing business owners in northwest Louisiana. We current offer services for Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes.

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. The Small Business Development Center Network is the largest provider of management and technical assistance for small businesses in the United States, and the LSBDC is a member of that network. The LSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA, LED, and participating institutions of higher education. The LSBDC was established in 1983 and is located strategically to service all 64 parishes in Louisiana. With seven regional centers throughout the state, the LSBDC offers an array of specialized consulting services including growth acceleration, international trade, government contracting, and emergency preparedness. The LSBDC at the University of Louisiana at Monroe currently serves 15 parishes, to include Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll Parishes.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

NexusLA is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate the growth of high-potential technology-enabled entrepreneurs in the State of Louisiana by providing them with coaching, capital and connections.

NLEP provides professional economic development services to the 14-parish region of North Louisiana, including lead generation and prospect management. The organization also represents the interests of North Louisiana with a unified voice and as a single point of contact. It acts as a catalyst, a convener, and a connector in the region to ensure that North Louisiana’s economic development potential is realized.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. We have helped more than 11 million small business owners since 1964.

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.

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

SAC is dedicated to improving economic and enterprise development, education, and healthcare throughout the region.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.