Resources

Small Business Guaranty Loan Program

Provides loan guarantees to banks and other small business lenders in association with the SSBCI ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million.

Small and Emerging Business Development Program

Provides for developmental assistance, including entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, legal and industry-specific assistance.

SBA Small Business Resource Guide

A comprehensive guide for all Louisiana small business resources.

Hudson Initiative

Certification program offers greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities at the state government level.

Veteran Initiative

Helps veteran-owned and service-connected disabled veteran-owned small businesses gain greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities at the state level.

Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE)

Offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively start or manage a business.

POSITIONING BUSINESSES TO COMPETE

SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / RESOURCES ASSOCIATIONS

CONNECTING BUSINESS TO OPPORTUNITY

SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / RESOURCES ASSOCIATIONS

PATHWAYS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS

SMALL BUSINESS CENTERS IN LOUISIANA

RESOURCES FOR EVERY STAGE OF BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS MICROLENDERS / LENDERS