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Louisiana SBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University - LSBDC

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Louisiana SBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University - LSBDC

Helping Southeastern Louisiana small businesses grow with no-cost consulting, training & resources. Welcome!

Since 1984, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) has provided the tools and resources necessary to help businesses grow and compete in an increasingly challenging global economy. We offer FREE business consulting and affordable training seminars designed to help you attract customers, improve operations, increase sales, and successfully access capital. Our interactions may be br

ief or long-term, but our ultimate objective is to improve Louisiana's economy through job creation and increased tax revenues and with an eye on the Louisiana Governors Vision 2020 Plan. Our center is funded by the US Small Business Administration,Louisiana Economic Development,and Southeastern Louisiana University. Since 2003, Our center has:

-Consulted 2,396 entrepreneurs (about 400 per year).
-Helped secure over $256 million in loans and equity capital
($890,00 per week)
-Obtained funding for over 80% of our projects
-Created 2,022 jobs (about 7 jobs per week)
-Retained 642 (about 2 jobs per week)
-Provided over 21,000 hours of training to businesses and staff
throughout the Northshore.

09/09/2026

Join SBA on 9/29 for a webinar to learn about how SBA can give you financial assistance through working capital loans, known as EIDL. Register today at https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=6460111

09/08/2026

Join us for this no-cost "Building a Brand People Can Trust" in-person, marketing workshop on September 22nd from 9am-11:30am.

Register today by clicking the link: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=6460107

09/02/2026

Register today for a great opportunity for local business owners to connect with other businesses, meet local and state officials, discuss challenges facing our business community, and learn about resources available to help your business grow and succeed.

Click on the link to register.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e65f537ef7cc0ad2bdb5255638a41

09/01/2026

Register Today and Turn your Balance Sheet into a Business Tool!

Join us for this no-cost webinar and take the mystery out of your Balance Sheet, and learn what it is really telling you.

Register today at https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=6460082

08/25/2026

📣 Know business. Understand people. Help entrepreneurs move forward.

The LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University is hiring a Business Consultant to work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Northshore.

We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in business — including the ability to help develop business plans and financial projections — who is also ready to think more broadly. Our consultants help business owners work through growth strategies, marketing, financing, operations, and the many decisions that come with building a stronger business.

If you’re a well-rounded business professional who enjoys solving problems, developing your own expertise, and using what you know to help others succeed, we’d love to see you consider joining the LSBDC network.

📍 Based at Southeastern Louisiana University | Serving the Northshore
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ulsselu.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SLU/details/Business-Consultant_R-2509-1?q=business%20consultant

Know someone who would be a great fit? Help us spread the word!

Last chance to register in our Business Roundtables! Call today at 985-549-3831 or email kromero@selu.edu.

08/06/2026

Last chance to register in our Business Roundtables! Call today at 985-549-3831 or email [email protected].

08/05/2026

Are you looking to better understand your financials? Register today to attend our 1st of 3 workshops to give you the confidence to grow and use your income statement as a powerful management tool! Click link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g2fQ_RA0SSiOTSs3SnT7Sg

If you are interested in all 3, you can also register for 2nd session of Understanding Your Balance Sheet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__e6FZX0eSx-q7MCxSkRk9A

And, for the last session on Cash Flow: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__zcoz9X9QdehoIvVcGa6rg

08/04/2026

Only a few spots left to register in our Small Business Roundtables! Call today at 985-549-3831 or email [email protected].

07/28/2026

The LSBDC at SLU would like to thank DiCristina's Italian & Seafood Restaurant in Covington, LA. for working with us and for bringing economic development success to our community! Join us in congratulating their success story. Follow them on Instagram .covington

07/22/2026

Spaces are filling up! Call 985-549-3194 today to join our 2026-2027 Peer-to-Peer Roundtable.

Build your business with people who understand what it takes to run one! Deadline to enroll is August 7th.

Address

1514 Martens Drive
Hammond, LA
70401

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

https://louisianasbdc.org/lsbdc-southeastern-louisiana-university

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