Louisiana SBDC at Southern University

Desiderata Kitchen by Chef Ciara did an amazing job today! She is a shining star and a success story of resilience and perseverance. We at the SULSBDC are proud of you.

Ready to take your ideas, goals, and business dreams to the next level? Join us for Launch & Thrive and discover the tools, resources, and connections you need to move from vision to action!

📅 This Friday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
616 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, LA is the address.

Whether you're starting a new venture, growing your business, or looking for fresh opportunities, this event is designed to help you launch with confidence and thrive with purpose.

🔥 Network with like-minded professionals
🔥 Learn valuable business insights
🔥 Discover resources to support your growth
🔥 Get inspired to take your next big step

Don't just dream about success, launch it and thrive in it!

Register here: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460008

Tag a friend, entrepreneur, or aspiring business owner who needs to be there!

Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce Pointe Coupee and surrounding areas!!!! Calling all folks for marketing in your zip code! Register and meet us at the library Monday! See you soon

Tomorrow is the last day of AI week. Come join us for an informative, engaging, and tactical teaching on automation and systems using AI. The event is from 9am to . The address is 616 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70807.

Not every funding opportunity is looking for an idea. Some are looking for a solution that’s ready to move.

Louisiana’s new Rural Tech Catalyst Fund is designed for companies with healthcare-related products or services that can be deployed in rural communities within the next 180 days. That could include telehealth, healthcare access solutions, medical logistics, chronic disease support, digital health tools, and more.

This is not targeted toward businesses in the idea stage. As LED’s Josh Fleig explained:
“We need companies that have a product or service that can be deployed in the next 180 days.”

The program could provide:
• Grants or investments starting at $250,000
• Funding for pilots, expansion, and implementation
• Opportunities for companies working in Louisiana’s rural healthcare space

If your company already has a working solution and is ready to scale, this may be worth exploring quickly. Applications are now open, and the state is working on an accelerated timeline.

Learn more about the fund and eligibility here: https://rtcf.la.io/

For innovative businesses operating in healthcare, technology, logistics, or service delivery — especially those focused on solving real rural challenges — this is one to watch.

Sign up today!!!! Seats are filling up fast

Take advantage of this FREE Disaster Response and Recovery Training at the SU LSBDC! You don't want to miss this 3 hour session. Like, share, and tag individuals who can take advantage of this event! Click here to register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7460020

This Monday we will be hosting this event at the Port Allen Library. Let's Market beyond our zip code! See you guys soon!

Take advantage of this FREE Disaster Response and Recovery Training at the SU LSBDC! You don't want to miss this 3 hour session. Like, share, and tag individuals who can take advantage of this event! Click here to register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7460020

Start and scale your Trucking Business the RIGHT Way! Tomorrow March 28, 2026 we will have an amazing master class just for you! It will be in person and hands on for all things trucking. Spread the word and see you soon. Click the link to register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7460124

Start and scale your Trucking Business the RIGHT Way! This Thursday, March 28, 2026 we will have an amazing master class just for you! It will be in person and hands on for all things trucking. Spread the word and see you soon. Click the link to register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7460124