Louisiana Business Women Entrepreneurs Business Tools, Grants, Funding, and Loans for Business Startup

Louisiana Business State Portal
Facilitates growing a business in Louisiana. Includes information regarding incentives, tax credits and rebates, infrastructure assistance, and workforce training.  Offers links to the Department of Economic Development, Chambers of Commerce, and other economic development organizations.

Louisiana Small Business Development Center
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) have partnered to open Business Recovery Centers across Southeast Louisiana. These centers will provide valuable assistance to small business owners economically affected by the Deepwater BP Oil Spill.  LSBDC business consultants will be on hand to provide one-on-one guidance and support to small businesses engaged in shrimping, crabbing, oyster fishing, and other businesses impacted

U.S. Small Business Administration - Louisiana District Office SBA
365 Canal St., Suite 2820
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 589-6685

Urban League of Greater New Orleans
ULGNO is proud to contribute to rebuilding our community even as we rebuild as an organization.  The Urban League recognizes the incredible opportunity and responsibility facing the metropolitan New Orleans area.  As such, ULGNO has re-envisioned its work in three core thrust embodied in its CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.  These CENTERS give broader consideration to both the value we create in each life we touch and how such value translates into rebuilding systems, infrastructure, and the local economy, all which are key to creating sustainable change and improving individual life chances.

Louisiana Business SCORE Offices:

• Baton Rouge SCORE
• New Orleans SCORE