Economic Impact

The LSBDC helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving enterprises and existing businesses into engines of growth. Through one-on-one consulting, training and research support, LSBDC helps clients access capital, increase sales, expand into new markets and create sustainable employment opportunities.

Over the past 15 years alone, LSBDC has delivered more than 350,000 hours of business consulting, served over 55,000 entrepreneurs and provided more than 5,000 workshops and seminars to 92,000 attendees across the state.

By equipping business owners with the knowledge, strategy and resources they need to succeed, LSBDC continues to broaden economic opportunity in every parish.

What Our Clients Say

95%

of our clients believe our services are beneficial.

90%

of our clients believe our consultants are skilled and knowledgeable.

85%

of our clients would recommend our services to others.

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

Federal Funding Disclosures – Louisiana SBDC Network
In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328
Small Business Development Center Program
Federal Share: 38% - $1,815,214
Non-Federal Share: 62% – $3,020,180
Total Program Cost: $4,835,393