Louisiana Economic Development
View website
Small and Emerging Business Development Program
Forward progress is the purpose of Louisiana Economic Development's Small and Emerging Business Development Program. With a focus on growth, the program helps Louisiana's small businesses help themselves by assisting with entrepreneurial training, legal needs, marketing, computer skills and accounting. These services are offered through Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), universities and consultants in Louisiana's rural and urban areas.
Regional Contact Information:
Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension (MBECA)
719 South Burnside, Suite B
Gonzales, LA 70737
Contacts: Lee Melancon / Lisa Thibodaux
225-268-9610
email: lisa@mbeca.org
Quality Jobs Program
The Quality Jobs program provides a cash rebate as an incentive to encourage targeted businesses to locate in Louisiana, create quality jobs and promote economic development.
View website
Ascension Parish Incentives
A list of incentives, federal programs and financial assistance available to local businesses can found by clicking on the link below:
http://www.ascensionedc.com/taxes_incentives_la_taxes.htm
Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) Network
Small Business Development Centers help entrepreneurs and existing businesses start, develop and grow through counseling, business education classes, information resources and specialized services.
http://www.louisianaforward.com/come-to-louisiana/business-resources/business-services/louisiana-small-business-development-centers.aspx
Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD)
The Small and Emerging Business Program, with a focus on growth, helps Louisiana's small businesses help themselves by assisting with entrepreneurial training, legal needs, marketing, computer skills and accounting.
http://www.louisianaforward.com/come-to-louisiana/business-resources/business-services/entrepreneurial-services/small-and-emerging-business-development-program.aspx
State Incentives
These business incentives are funded by the State of Louisiana to attract and cultivate business. Find out about the Enterprise Zone, Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.
Financial Incentives
The state’s Financial Assistance programs are administered by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Details for the programs are available at the links below.
