Louisiana Central acts as a catalyst, leader, and connector to build a knowledge and innovation-driven economy so that the central Louisiana region will continue growing into a uniquely creative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial place.

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion a successful, profitable endeavor.

The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

geauxBIZ is your one-stop site for launching your new business in the state of Louisiana.

LSBDC influences communities by working with clients to develop small businesses. LSBDC’s services locate potential start-up and expansion capital. 

The Minority Business Development Agency is in the United States Department of Commerce that promotes growth and competitiveness of the United States' minority-owned businesses, including Hispanic and Latino American, Asian Pacific American, African American, and Native American businesses.

We provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with free, easy access to the vital assistance, resources, and information they need—when they need it.

PTAC's mission is to increase the federal, state and local government contract award dollars to businesses in Northwest Louisiana. This organization offers FREE one-on-one business counseling services to help you identify potential markets for your product or service and help you create professional bid proposals. 

NLEP provides professional economic development services to the 14-parish region of North Louisiana, including lead generation and prospect management.