A message from Mike Olivier, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development

There’s no easy way to say it. 80,000 Louisiana small businesses are facing the threat of closing their doors. That’s why Louisiana Economic Development, together with local economic development partners, has established a network of business counseling centers. At these centers, a professional business consultant will work with you, free of charge– taking an in-depth look at your business plan and providing practical information on financial, insurance, tax issues. You’ll leave with an open, honest assessment of how to capitalize on what’s working for your business and what’s not. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of recently approved tax incentives designed to help businesses like yours. To make an appointment at the Thibodaux location, sponsored by the South Louisiana Economic Council, call 985-448-4485. We want to guide you, and together determine what can help your business not only survive, but prevail.   As Governor Blanco says, the best stories are the ones we write for ourselves. For a list of all our business counseling centers, visit LouisianaForward.com.

Step 1.  Tell us about yourself.  Click here to access a form that will allow you to describe your company and tell us what your needs are.  Complete the form and then submit it electronically, fax it to 985-448-4486 or mail it to South Louisiana Economic Council, P.O. Box 2048-NSU, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310

Step 2.  Once we receive the completed form, our counselors will review your information and then either contact you by phone or setup an appointment with you to discuss your needs in greater detail.

Step 3.  After our initial meeting or telephone converstation, we will setup additional resources that may be available to bring you closer to your goal. 

Louisiana Recovery Authority - Governor Kathleen Blanco's appointed recovery committee

Reclaiming Louisiana's Workforce - Louisiana Department of Labor jobs matching site

Louisiana Procurement and Tedchnical Assistance Center -  Help with preparing for goverment contracting

Louisiana Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Help specifically for Louisiana Manufacturers