Louisiana SBDC at LSU

Louisiana SBDC at LSU Helping Capital Region small businesses grow with no-cost consulting, training & resources.

🧠 Expertise can change lives. Entrepreneurship can expand its reach.When Dr. Lauren Young, PT, DPT, NCS, founded NeuroEl...
08/13/2026

🧠 Expertise can change lives. Entrepreneurship can expand its reach.

When Dr. Lauren Young, PT, DPT, NCS, founded NeuroElite Physical Therapy in Lafayette, she set out to bridge the gap between traditional neurological rehabilitation and the challenges patients face in their everyday lives.

Through NeuroElite, Dr. Young provides specialized care for individuals recovering from strokes, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, with services designed to help patients regain independence and confidently navigate their homes and communities.

As she turned that vision into a business, Dr. Young worked with Ryan Devillier, Center Director of the LSBDC at UL Lafayette, and tapped into LSBDC consulting, business planning, training and marketing assistance to help build a strong foundation for growth.

Since launching NeuroElite in 2023, Dr. Young has grown her business, created jobs, increased sales — and even launched a second LLC.

“I felt fully supported when I started my first LLC, and since then I’ve launched a second, all with the continued guidance of Ryan and the Louisiana SBDC. What an invaluable resource for small business owners.”

What stands out about Dr. Young’s story is not only the business she has built, but the purpose behind it: using her expertise to expand access to specialized neurological rehabilitation and help people regain greater independence.

Congratulations, Dr. Young, on the continued growth of NeuroElite Physical Therapy. We’re proud to have played a part in your entrepreneurial journey.

Check out NeuoElite Physical Therapy in Lafayette: https://neuroelitept.com/

Have an expertise you’re ready to turn into a stronger business? Connect with your local LSBDC for one-on-one business consulting and resources to help you move forward: https://louisianasbdc.org/locations/

NeuroElite Physical Therapy U.S. Small Business Administration Louisiana Economic Development

You’ve built the discipline. Now build the business. PAVE helps Louisiana veterans and military-connected entrepreneurs ...
08/10/2026

You’ve built the discipline. Now build the business.

PAVE helps Louisiana veterans and military-connected entrepreneurs turn an idea—or an existing business—into a stronger plan for what comes next.

Through six live virtual sessions and one-on-one support, you’ll work through the decisions that shape your business, from your customers and pricing to financial projections, funding, and growth.

Open to veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and military spouses.

📅 Begins August 26
💻 Online via Zoom
➡️ Register for PAVE: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=4460144

07/29/2026

Sales don't pay the bills. Cash flow does.

If you've ever looked at your sales and wondered, "Where did all the money go?"—you're not alone.

Many businesses don't struggle because they aren't profitable. They struggle because cash isn't available when it's needed.

Join us today at 12:00 PM for Cash Flow 101: Understanding Where Your Money Goes and How to Keep Your Business Financially Strong and learn how to:

✔️ Understand the difference between profit and cash flow
✔️ Spot cash flow problems before they become emergencies
✔️ Build simple cash flow projections
✔️ Make confident decisions about growth, hiring, and financing
✔️ Create financial habits that help your business stay strong

📍 In Person
LSU Innovation Park
8000 Innovation Dr., Baton Rouge, LA
(Located at LSU Innovation Park—not LSU's main campus.)

If you want more confidence in where your money is going—and how to keep more of it working for your business—this session is for you.

🎟️ Register now: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460178

📢 Louisiana Business Owners: Have You Experienced Damage from Tropical Storm Albert?If your business was affected by flo...
06/22/2026

📢 Louisiana Business Owners: Have You Experienced Damage from Tropical Storm Albert?

If your business was affected by flooding, wind damage, power outages, inventory loss, equipment damage, or other storm-related impacts, please take a few minutes to report your damages through the State of Louisiana's damage assessment portal.

Your report helps officials understand the full impact on businesses and communities and supports recovery and assistance efforts.

🔗 Report damage here: https://damage.la.gov/

Even if you are still assessing damages or have insurance claims pending, reporting is encouraged.

Please help spread the word to other businesses in affected areas.

Not every funding opportunity is looking for an idea. Some are looking for a solution that’s ready to move.Louisiana’s n...
06/02/2026

Not every funding opportunity is looking for an idea. Some are looking for a solution that’s ready to move.

Louisiana’s new Rural Tech Catalyst Fund is designed for companies with healthcare-related products or services that can be deployed in rural communities within the next 180 days. That could include telehealth, healthcare access solutions, medical logistics, chronic disease support, digital health tools, and more.

This is not targeted toward businesses in the idea stage. As LED’s Josh Fleig explained:
“We need companies that have a product or service that can be deployed in the next 180 days.”

The program could provide:
• Grants or investments starting at $250,000
• Funding for pilots, expansion, and implementation
• Opportunities for companies working in Louisiana’s rural healthcare space

If your company already has a working solution and is ready to scale, this may be worth exploring quickly. Applications are now open, and the state is working on an accelerated timeline.

Learn more about the fund and eligibility here: https://rtcf.la.io/

For innovative businesses operating in healthcare, technology, logistics, or service delivery — especially those focused on solving real rural challenges — this is one to watch.

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨Meet My Tra — Owner of Boba Stop! What started as a small farmers market b...
03/18/2026

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨

Meet My Tra — Owner of Boba Stop! What started as a small farmers market booth in Alexandria grew into a thriving food truck serving authentic bubble teas, coffees, smoothies, French macarons, taiyaki, and ube-flavored treats across Central Louisiana. 🍡

With guidance from the LSBDC at LSUA, My navigated everything from business planning and cash flow tools to securing permits — and launched her food truck in just two months! 🎉

🎉 Happy from the LSBDC at LSUA!

We love our clients! 🐾💙 Shoutout to Shawn Nunez of The Dog Stop, and his advisor Dean Day, Center Director at the LSBDC ...
03/18/2026

We love our clients! 🐾💙 Shoutout to Shawn Nunez of The Dog Stop, and his advisor Dean Day, Center Director at the LSBDC at McNeese State University! This , we're celebrating the partnerships that help small businesses grow and thrive.

📍 Check out The Dog Stop here: https://thedogstop.com/locations/louisiana/lake-charles/

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨Meet April Takewell and her daughter Leighlah — the mother-daughter duo be...
03/18/2026

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨

Meet April Takewell and her daughter Leighlah — the mother-daughter duo behind Leighlah's Lemonade Lounge! 🍋💛

What started as a simple lemonade stand to save up for a Disney World trip quickly grew into a thriving women-owned business serving festivals and community events across North Louisiana — including the Louisiana Peach Festival, the Louisiana Chicken Festival, and events at Kiroli Park.

With guidance from the LSBDC at UL Monroe, April navigated the process of launching an LLC and building a solid foundation for long-term growth.

🎉 Happy from the LSBDC at UL Monroe!

Nothing makes us happier than watching our clients WIN! 🎉 A huge shoutout to these incredible entrepreneurs working with...
03/18/2026

Nothing makes us happier than watching our clients WIN! 🎉

A huge shoutout to these incredible entrepreneurs working with Michelle Talbert at the LSBDC at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Happy — we are so proud of each and every one of you! 💙✨

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨Meet Heather Degeyter — Owner of Bonne Vie Macarons and one of Lafayette's...
03/17/2026

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨

Meet Heather Degeyter — Owner of Bonne Vie Macarons and one of Lafayette's most beloved dessert destinations! 🍬💜

What started with a wobbly batch of birthday macarons in 2017 has grown into something truly special. Heather built a loyal following through word-of-mouth and social media before opening her first storefront in 2018 — a feminine, whimsical space filled with natural light, fresh flowers, and beautifully displayed desserts.

Along the way, Heather turned to the LSBDC at UL Lafayette for support — attending marketing workshops and working one-on-one with consultants on strategic planning, marketing, and loan package development. With LSBDC guidance, she secured financing, developed a strategic growth plan, and successfully transitioned into a new downtown Lafayette location in 2025. 📈🎉

Heather's story is a reminder that with the right support, a small idea can blossom into something extraordinary. 🌸

📍 Check out Bonne Vie Macarons here: https://shopbonneviemacarons.com/

🎉 Happy from the LSBDC at UL Lafayette! Tomorrow, March 18th, we celebrate entrepreneurs like Heather who pour their heart into everything they do.

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