Business Resources

Metro New Orleans SourceLink

Metro New Orleans Sourcelink provides a clearinghouse of information to connect emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources tailored to fit your organization’s growth needs. Behind Metro New Orleans Sourcelink is a network of non-profits, universities, governmental entities, and for-profit businesses that offer specialized services, counseling, seminars, classes, and financial products to help grow your business.

Find the most effective resources in the region to assist with your venture using the Resource Navigator.

LAWORKS Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET)

The IWTP Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is designed to benefit business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized (off-the shelf) training. Employers are reimbursed for tuition and required textbooks and manuals once the training has been completed and proper documentation has been submitted to the Lousiana Workforce Commission (LWC). Training costs cannot exceed $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Funding is provided through the Workforce Development Training Account, at 2.3% of all IWTP funds available.

Program Information

• Program Information (One page flyer) (PDF)
• Program Overview/FAQs/Process (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions About IWTP – Small Business
• Successful Training Provider List
  Search through our list of training providers approved for G1 type training to find training that is best for you.

Award Application

• SBET Login
• SBET Instructions (PDF)
• SBET Invoice Instructions (PDF)

Contact Information

• IWTP Regional Contacts (PDF)

SOURCE: http://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/IWTP/IWTP_SmallBusiness.asp

Goldman-Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative at Delgado Community College

The 10,000 Small Businesses program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater New Orleans area resources to grow. The program seeks to unlock the growth and job-creation potential of 10,000 small businesses across the United States through greater access to business education, nancial capital, and business support services. Participants in the program gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.

Learn more and apply today at www.dcc.edu/divisions/workforce/10ksb.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for current and future classes.

The benefits of the program include:
-Quality Business Education: Learn practical and immediately applicable skills to help grow your business
-Business Support Services: Receive one‐on‐one business advising and technical assistance
-Potential to Access Capital: Opportunity and tools to position your business to access capital
-Alumni Services: Opportunities to participate in ongoing business services after completing the program

Target Applicant: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who operate a business that is poised for growth. Applicants must be the owner or co‐owner of a business that generally meets the following criteria:
-Business in operation for at least two years
-Business revenues between $150,000 and $4.0 million in the most recent fiscal year
-Business with a minimum of 4 employees
-The potential and desire to grow and create jobs in the community

Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commision

JEDCO’s services include: site location assistance, parish market data, tax incentives, tax-exempt bonds, business financing, business incubator programs, workforce development, waterway and marina development, strategic community planning and more.

Jefferson Parish Government

Detailed information about Jefferson Parish government can be found by accessing the parish’s Web site at www.jeffparish.net. Parish Government Offices: Eastbank Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-6100 Westbank Gretna Courthouse 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 364-3740

Jefferson Workforce Connection

The Department of Workforce Connection is the administrative entity of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. This is a one-stop destination for employers and job seekers in Jefferson Parish and provides multiple programs to help its members successfully obtain their workforce needs of the 21st century.

Jumpstart Jefferson Emergency Recovery Program

The Jumpstart Jefferson re-entry application process is where you register your business to apply for re-entry status and receive your credentials. Business owners should register for re-entry ASAP to ensure they have their credentials prior to any type of evacuation. The Business Continuity Network is designed as a main point of contact for businesses and clients in the event of an evacuation. Business owners can signup and create profiles with their business and contact information. Clients can signup and contact the business owners directly through the website.

Louisiana Department of Economic Development

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana’s economic future, LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion a successful, profitable endeavor. www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com

LA Small Business Development Center

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC Network) provides low- or no-cost guidance and training for small business owners and potential owners. Part of a statewide network supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Louisiana Economic Development and the host universities, the LSBDC serves Louisiana businesses through confidential counseling, group training, and business information resources.

U.S. Small Business Administration – LA District Office

Louisiana District Office-
Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders. The New Orleans office assists several hundred businesses each year by providing financial assistance through the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. For more information, call (504) 589-2705. Free counseling, advice and information on starting, better operating or expanding a small business through (SCORE) Counselors and Small Business Development Centers to America’s Small Business. Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program. Women’s Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners. For more information about assistance in this specialized area, call (504) 589-2847. Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade. If you’re a veteran, you can get business counseling and information about SBA guaranteed loans. For more information about assistance in this specialized area, call (504) 589-2847.