Statewide, Louisiana

Louisiana Economic Development

Creating a strong and vibrant Louisiana economy.

Louisiana Economic Development, 100 North Street, 7th Floor — Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5264

PROGRAMS

Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative

Accelerator focused on Minority Owned

LED’s Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative, delivered in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, aims to accele…

General Contractors Seminar

Accelerator focused on Construction

The General Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical knowledge essential to general contractors to sustain a …

LCAI Business and Law Seminar

Accelerator focused on Construction

The Business and Law Seminar provides small and emerging construction businesses critical information about construction…

LCAI Residential Contractors Seminar

Accelerator focused on Construction

The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute’s Residential Contractors Seminar provides foundational technical know…

Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO)

Accelerator focused on Tech Focused

Technology Transfer Office at Stennis Space Center as the main point of contact for NASA’s Technology Transfer Program.

Mentor-Protégé Recognition Program

Accelerator

Connects Louisiana-based small and emerging businesses to technical and developmental assistance provided by mentor comp…

Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE)

Accelerator focused on Construction

The PAVE program consists of on-demand online training, a virtual entrepreneurship boot camp and access to ongoing busin…

Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative

Accelerator focused on Rural Business

LED’s Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative, delivered in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, aims to accelerate th…

Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program

Accelerator

LED’s provides the managerial and technical assistance needed to grow and sustain a small business. This program provide…

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