Are you looking to launch 🚀 your own business? ☑️ Our guide can help you take the first steps: sba.gov/starting ☑️ Connect with local business assistance: sba.gov/local-assistan…

#SmallBusinessSaturday and the busy holiday shopping season kick off next week! Here are 10 things you can do to prepare your business and boost sales: sba.gov/blog/2024/2024…

The holiday season is almost here! 🎁❄️🎄 As you’re making plans, don’t forget to support small businesses. #ShopSmall on the 15th Small Business Saturday on November 30 and throughout the holidays. Learn more: sba.gov/saturday

The Greatest Show on Asphalt is back! The Norco Christmas Parade will roll on Sunday, December 1 at 1 p.m., kicking off the holiday season and bringing festive cheer to Louisiana's River Parishes. This year’s theme is Norco Noel: Santa Goes to the Olympics. Mark the date!

A business plan is your roadmap to success! 🗺️ ✅ Learn the basics about how to write one: sba.gov/business-guide… ✅ Connect with SBA resource partners for more help: sba.gov/local-assistan… #NationalWriteABusinessPlanMonth

#TuesdayTip! 💡 sba.gov/grow

.Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana is a free business accelerator program designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs with the tools, coaching, and resources they need to grow their businesses and thrive. Applications close January 31st. Apply Here: hubs.ly/Q02_8yS-0

US House addresses ZIP code confusion on LSU campus and Montz theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne… via Mark Ballard #lalege #laed

We have tried working with USPS for years to get Montz their own ZIP code, and to consolidate the balkanized ZIPs that fit in and around LSU. Simple, right? Wrong. The confusion of missing and disjointed ZIPs means that retirement checks, emergency services and parish

The U.S. government is the world's largest customer! It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. Learn how your business can compete for contracts: sba.gov/contracting

GNO, Inc. has partnered with Southeastern LA Univ to expand the STEM Scholars Program, bringing clean energy education to underserved communities across the region. Students will explore hydrogen, wind, & solar energy while preparing for STEM careers. ➡️ hubs.ly/Q0305flP0

Do you need a bit more funding to take your business to the next level? SBA's microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses expand! The average microloan is about $13,000. Learn how to apply through an intermediary lender: sba.gov/microloans

Why PTEC Express? ✅ Accelerated completion for those with prior credit. ✅ Hands-on learning for high-demand careers. ✅ Gain skills employers need in process technology. 🔗 Learn more: rpcc.edu/ptech-express 📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected] #PTECExpress #RPCC

Entrepreneurs: Get up to $50,000 to help start and expand your business through an SBA microloan! Learn how to apply: sba.gov/microloans

Scholarships are available to students in academic and credit-based technical programs. Current Students: rpcc.awardspring.com Prospective Students: rpcc.awardspring.com/prospective/si… Secure financial support to achieve your academic dreams. Apply today! 🎓 #Scholarships #RPCC

Do you have a music business that you’re ready to scale? The METRONOME track in the IDEAinstitute Spring 2025 cohort is geared towards entrepreneurs who seek to solve problems or create new opportunities in the music industry. Submit by March 31st! Apply: hubs.ly/Q039J3M-0

Small business owners: If you’re unable to qualify for conventional financing and you meet the eligibility requirements, SBA-backed loans can help you get the funding you need to grow your business! Connect with an SBA-approved lender using Lender Match: sba.gov/lendermatch

34 million and counting! 🙌 Join the ranks of America's small businesses with help from our 10-step guide: sba.gov/business-guide…

Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, or military spouse starting or growing a business? Join PAVE Orientation on June 11 @ 10AM + PAVE Boot Camp on July 9 for free training, resources & support. 📝 Register: www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=… #VeteranEntrepreneur #LSBDC

A more than $250,000 upgrade is coming to St. Charles Parish’s New Sarpy Park. wgno.com/news/louisiana…