Louisiana SBDC at LSU

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

✨ 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.

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨Meet Jordanna Coleman — Owner of LC Transport Services, LLC and proof that...
03/17/2026

✨ Celebrating with Small Business Success! ✨

Meet Jordanna Coleman — Owner of LC Transport Services, LLC and proof that strategic planning can completely transform a business.

For Jordanna, growth didn't happen by accident — it happened through strategy, support, and showing up ready to learn. With guidance from the LSBDC at Southern University, she became certified as a Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) firm and a Hudson Initiative participant in 2023. From there, she leaned into capacity-building services, entrepreneurial training, peer roundtables, and targeted education in marketing, accounting, and operations.

📍 Check out LC Transport Services here: https://www.lctransport.net/

🎉 Happy from the LSBDC at Southern University! Tomorrow, March 18th, we celebrate entrepreneurs like Jordanna who inspire us every single day.

Across the country, Small Business Development Centers help entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses.Every year...
03/12/2026

Across the country, Small Business Development Centers help entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses.

Every year, SBDCs serve hundreds of thousands of small business owners, providing expert guidance on business planning, marketing, accessing capital, and navigating growth.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) is proud to be part of this national network, helping entrepreneurs across our state start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

📅 SBDC Day is March 18!
Join us as we celebrate the small businesses and the advisors who help them succeed.

Small businesses don’t grow alone: they grow with the right support and resources.Across the country, Small Business Dev...
03/09/2026

Small businesses don’t grow alone: they grow with the right support and resources.

Across the country, Small Business Development Centers have helped entrepreneurs secure $5.53 billion in capital, providing the funding businesses need to start, grow, and expand.

Here in Louisiana, the LSBDC network is proud to be part of that national effort, working one-on-one with business owners to prepare for financing, strengthen their financials, and connect them with the resources they need to move forward.

As we count down to SBDC Day on March 18, we’re celebrating the impact of SBDCs nationwide and the entrepreneurs who make that impact possible.

If you're preparing to grow your business and need guidance on financing, strategy, or next steps, our consultants are here to help.

🔗 Learn more and connect with your local LSBDC: www.louisianasbdc.org

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the 6th Annual 101 Women in Business Conference will take place March 17–19, 20...
03/06/2026

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the 6th Annual 101 Women in Business Conference will take place March 17–19, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge.

This event brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders from across Louisiana to learn, connect, and explore strategies for building strong, sustainable businesses.

This year’s theme, “Built to Last: Leading with Integrity, Positioning for Growth,” focuses on leadership, financial resilience, and positioning businesses for long-term success.

Over the past five years, the conference has connected hundreds of participants with training, mentorship, contracting opportunities, and valuable business resources.

While the conference highlights the achievements and leadership of women in business, everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the conversation.

Register here: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460003

Small business leaders are invited to apply to the CEO Roundtables program. It’s a unique opportunity to learn in a peer...
03/01/2026

Small business leaders are invited to apply to the CEO Roundtables program. It’s a unique opportunity to learn in a peer-to-peer, collaborative environment. Apply by March 31.

Learn more:
OpportunityLouisiana.gov/CEO-Roundtables


Louisiana Economic Development

Turn AI search into real business growth. 🚀Join us for this practical session and learn how to measure what actually mat...
02/25/2026

Turn AI search into real business growth. 🚀

Join us for this practical session and learn how to measure what actually matters, strengthen your local visibility, and build a clear 90-day plan for AI-era success.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 26
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Secure your spot today, register now! https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2460023

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