Entrepreneurship & Small Business

The startups, founders, and small businesses driving innovation and growth across the Capital Region.

Women are leading the nation’s entrepreneurship charge

Women and minorities have been fueling the U.S. boom in business creation over the past two years, Bloomberg reports. 

Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar planning stand-alone location near Prairieville

The business owners behind Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar are planning to open a third restaurant after closing on a 3.4-acre property.

SBA looks to grow microlending, expand small business contracting

Expanding access to small loans and helping contractors get federal infrastructure work are priorities for the U.S. Small Business Administration in Louisiana, SBA regional administrator Ted James says. 

Small businesses urge SEC to back off on proposed climate disclosures 

Small businesses, which are typically outside the domain of the Securities and Exchange Commission,...

Hiring managers easing education, experience requirements to fill positions

Without enough traditional applicants for open jobs, companies have broadened their scope and dropped...

Six lessons first-time entrepreneurs can’t afford to ignore

The first year of launching your own business can be the hardest. It's a...
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Nexus Louisiana president and CEO stepping down 

After 14 years at Nexus Louisiana, CEO and president Genevieve Silverman is stepping down...

Baton Rouge entrepreneur injured in North Carolina plane crash

A Baton Rouge entrepreneur was injured Thursday when a small plane he was in crashed near a North Carolina campground. 

Ways for your business to grow, even in a volatile environment

With declines in tech and retail stock prices, rising inflation and interest rates, and...

SBA doled out $390B in loans at rates that won’t be seen again for years

Small business owners who took out disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration...
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