SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

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708 S. Irma Blvd.,
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-647-3955

The Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension (MBECA) is an entrepreneurship development center which offers a variety of specialized training and technical assistance programs to individuals interested in starting a business, improving an existing business, or gaining management training to improve their marketability in the workplace.

719-B South Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-268-9610

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses by helping to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

Louisiana District Office
365 Canal Street. New Orleans 70130
504-589-6685

SCORE Baton Rouge is a nonprofit association providing free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of small business and their personal objectives. SCORE Baton Rouge also offers periodic seminars and workshops (for a modest fee to cover expenses) for both start-up entrepreneurs and small businesses already in operation.

7117 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
(225) 381-7130

The Louisiana Business & Technology Center (LBTC), an integral part of the E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University, endeavors to enhance economic development in Louisiana through the support of existing small businesses and the development of new businesses.

3304 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-3211

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1051 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5239
225.342.1181

A comprehensive guide to taxes, permits, trademarks, licenses, zoning, etc.

Ascension Parish Library useful links for small business entrepreneurs.

Ascension Parish Library and Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College - Baton Rouge, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, offer free small business consulting that can help you start, improve or expand a business.

This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business.