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EAP BRF's Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program guides startups to success. The EAP is a business accelerator that analyzes startups for viability.

The Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program helps entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful businesses. The EAP began operating in 2015 and has provided services to 75 companies and created 54 jobs with an annual payroll of over $2 million. EAP portfolio companies are headquartered in Caddo Parish and have received a total of $24 million in capital investment from investors from North Louisiana an

d around the United States. After the EAP accepts a startup into the program, it helps the startup establish a business model, conduct a pro forma analysis, create a pitch deck for presentations to investors and become well versed in business legal matters. Once the startup is funded, the EAP provides mentorship and initiates introductions to networking, strategic partnerships and syndication. How do I get started? Tell us about your business ideas, and, if our services fit your needs, we can begin accelerating your entrepreneurship and business model for success. All you need to do is fill out our application/inquiry form, and we can evaluate it for approval. How is EAP different from other regional programs? EAP provides comprehensive services through its professional staff and consultants with advice and mentorship, due diligence services and exposure to investors. EAP is an accelerator program designed to expedite your company through the stages. How do I know if I qualify? Simply review the application form on our website at www.eapla.com. What is an EAP mentor? Mentors include EAP expert staff members, specialized consultants, financial and business experts, and investors. EAP provides access to mentors and guides to suit your needs.

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Firefly Nights Project for winning the People's Choice Award at Destination 318, by Visit Shre...
06/06/2026

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Firefly Nights Project for winning the People's Choice Award at Destination 318, by Visit Shreveport-Bossier! We are incredibly excited to see this project come to life!

06/03/2026

Your local YMCA of Northwest Louisiana is evolving. On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Megann McDaniel, Director of Marketing and Development, to unpack new Little League fields, summer tournaments driving economic growth, classes and programs across every location, and the funding story behind it all. If you are interested about what is happening in Northwest Louisiana recreation, this one is worth your time.

Watch the entire episode by following the link in our bio or in the comments!

Voting for Visit Shreveport-Bossier's Destination 318 - People's Choice Award ends Wednesday at 3PM!!Get your vote in no...
06/02/2026

Voting for Visit Shreveport-Bossier's Destination 318 - People's Choice Award ends Wednesday at 3PM!!

Get your vote in now to help decide who wins the People's Choice Award of $2,000!

Use the QR code or click here to vote: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VMHP61smD0-2laYOl2asGog18c0kvalJnr1E-4ZO4A9UMkc3QzlDS0ZCRjExUUtTRUFOVFlQSlQ3Mi4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLEolleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhSUNMdllwNnMxUzZrOGtNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqeTLgMlhzy3IXN2DySeM5celfUQmp285b5AyJ5uL3EqlMQOIVQ-Cey7kofY_aem_Xv5sDsj6NOERC7PvrBcEpw&fsw=0

**Transparency disclaimer: Graphics are all created by hand by EAP, and this one includes an additional AI-created image included for entertainment purposes**

EAP was proud to sponsor the LAMA 2026 Roadshow in Bossier City, and what a day it was!Thank you to Additive Innovators ...
05/28/2026

EAP was proud to sponsor the LAMA 2026 Roadshow in Bossier City, and what a day it was!

Thank you to Additive Innovators for hosting a fantastic event. We heard from speakers from Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association (LAMA), Meltio, and ExxonMobil, and watched a live demonstration from Faro Creaform that showed just how far additive manufacturing technology has come.

Additive manufacturing is becoming a real force in Louisiana's economy. With the state coming off a record year of investment and job creation, advanced manufacturing technology is opening doors to skilled, well-paying careers across energy, aerospace, and beyond. These are the kinds of jobs and industries that build lasting economic strength for our communities.

EAP is proud to support the innovators and entrepreneurs leading the way. We look forward to what comes next for Louisiana's additive manufacturing community!

05/28/2026

Something's shifting in Northwest Louisiana, and the people closest to it are saying it out loud.

Rocky Rockett of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) says the level of collaboration happening right now between regional organizations (like BRF, GBEDF, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, The Port Works - Caddo/Bossier, Committee of One Hundred, both chambers) is unlike anything they've seen, and the wins are starting to stack up.

Rocky says the thing keeping him up at night isn't a lack of opportunity. It's finding enough people to fill the jobs already coming here.

And apparently there's more in the pipeline that they can't even talk about yet.

Northwest Louisiana is on the radar. 🔴

Hear the full conversation with Rocky Rockett on On The Cusp at the link in our bio.

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A couple of months ago we hosted an exclusive Your Business & Your Brain workshop for our EAP portfolio companies; a hal...
05/26/2026

A couple of months ago we hosted an exclusive Your Business & Your Brain workshop for our EAP portfolio companies; a half-day deep dive into how your cognitive skills are shaping your business performance (for better or worse).

We're talking:
✔️ A real cognitive skills assessment
✔️ Understanding your results and what they mean for YOUR business
✔️ When to strengthen a skill vs. when to delegate around it
✔️ Strategies for focus, decision-making, memory, and more

NOW, we're curious.. would you want to go to this workshop too??
>> Drop a 🧠 if you'd want in on this.

05/24/2026

Someone is going to tell you your business won't work. It's not a matter of if, it's when.

Tessa Hall built The Clayground: A Paint it Yourself Pottery Playground from the ground up, grew it to three locations, and has plenty to say about what it takes to keep going when doubt comes from the outside. This clip from her 1 Million Cups conversation is worth your next 60 seconds.

Watch it, share it, and tag someone who needs to hear it.

Want to hear more things like this? Watch out for our next 1 Million Cups event, coming up on July 15.

Thanks to our host Matt Snyder

🔥 Live 3D printing demos 🔥 Advanced scanning & inspection systems 🔥 Real-world success stories from energy sector to c...
05/22/2026

🔥 Live 3D printing demos
🔥 Advanced scanning & inspection systems
🔥 Real-world success stories from energy sector to creative production
🔥 Hands-on exhibits

To everyone ready to level up their 3D print manufacturing game!

Come out to the LAMA 2026 Roadshow
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
LA Tech University Academic Success Center
6220 E Texas St, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

This is where you'll get a first-hand look at the newest additive manufacturing technologies on the market that can boost your bottom line and make your operation more profitable.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, engineer, educator, student, or business leader — this is your chance to see the future of manufacturing right here in Louisiana and discover how it can transform your business.

Limited seats available — don’t wait! Grab your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable launch event.
https://bit.ly/3Rt43Z6...
Let’s build Louisiana’s additive future together.

05/12/2026

He runs one of Louisiana’s most iconic fall festivals. Here’s what that actually looks like:

Logan Lewis, Festival Director of the Red River Revel, joins Matt and Dave on On The Cusp to talk live music, community impact, and building something people drive hours to be a part of.

New episode out now! Link in bio to listen.

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