LED offers award-winning program to support Small Businesses
LED’s award-winning suite of Small Business Services can be a game changer for small business owners looking to take their next steps to success. From support for veterans and diversity initiatives to networking opportunities and educational programming, there’s no shortage of ways for Louisiana entrepreneurs to get the support they need.
LED’s small business programs include:
Bonding Assistance Program
Offering surety backed bonds
CEO Roundtables
Enabling peer-to-peer learning opportunity for small business executives
Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute
Presenting seminars and courses to small and emerging construction firms
Hudson Initiative
Helping small businesses access state purchasing and contracting opportunities
Mentor-Protégé Recognition
Connecting small and emerging businesses with industry experts
Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE)
Creating access to the tools for Louisiana veterans need to start or manage a business
Small and Emerging Business Development Program
Offering training for small business growth tactics
Small Business Loan Guaranty Program
Driving small business development and expansion
STEP Grant
Assisting small businesses to grow exports
System for Integrated Growth
Customizing strategic research and technical assistance to boost growth
Veteran Initiative
Providing veterans access to state funding
Veterans First Business Initiative
Certifying veteran, active-duty or reserve military, and Gold Star spouse business ownership