Small Businesses Across Louisiana
START A BUSINESS
Evaluate your idea and launch your operations with confidence.
GROW A BUSINESS
Explore tools to help you take your business to the next level.
LEARN
Explore LSBDC trainings and workshops covering topics like financing, accounting, business growth and marketing.
What We Do
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) transforms lives and communities by empowering entrepreneurs to launch with confidence and supporting business owners as they grow sustainably. Through no-cost, confidential advising, results-driven training programs and comprehensive market research, we equip Louisiana’s business community with the tools, insights and strategies needed to compete, innovate and succeed.
With nine regional centers serving all 64 parishes and the statewide Center for Business Growth and Innovation, the LSBDC has been a catalyst for small business success since 1983. For more than four decades, we have helped transform ideas into viable enterprises, strengthened established companies and advanced economic vitality across Louisiana. Our work ensures that entrepreneurs have access to expert guidance, practical solutions and a trusted partner at every stage of their business journey.
Capital Infusion
Sales Increase
Jobs Created
Training Attendees
Clients Served
Business Starts
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Supporting Local Manufacturers
Louisiana manufacturers power our state’s economy — and LSBDC is here to support their growth. Our consultants provide specialized expertise tailored to the unique challenges of manufacturing businesses.
Whether you’re scaling production, entering new markets or improving efficiency, we’re ready to help you move forward.
