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Louisiana Small Business Development Center

Supporting the Success of
Small Businesses
Across Louisiana

Start

Evaluate your idea and launch your operations with confidence.

Grow

Explore tools to help you take your business to the next level.

Learn

Build your knowledge and strengthen your strategy to drive business success.

What We Do

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) transforms lives and communities by helping entrepreneurs start strong and business owners grow sustainably. Through no-cost, confidential consulting, affordable training and in-depth market research, we equip business owners with the tools and strategies needed to succeed. We specialize in growth acceleration, international trade, government contracting and emergency preparedness. 

With 10 locations serving all 64 parishes, LSBDC has supported Louisiana businesses since 1983 — turning ideas into profitable ventures and helping existing companies expand with confidence.

$261,805,498

Capital Infusion

92,000

Training Attendees

$147,555,040

Sales Increase

55,000

Clients Served

3,517.5

Jobs Created

630

Business Starts

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.

The services provided by LSBDC have been instrumental in the success and growth of our company.

Chad Perez
Pinnacle Security and Investigation

The LSBDC has been a sounding board for me and has helped me crunch numbers.

Heather Degeyter
Bonnie Vie Macarons

The LSBDC helped us find marketing research needed to complete our business plan.

Annie Claire Bass
SoSis Boutique