Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship & Small Business

The Capital Region’s startup support squad

January 6, 2026

Community Service — Stuart Gilly, CEO and co-founder of The Alliance, facilitates group discussions with leaders of small businesses. From the left, is Cory Couture of Trifecta Sports Therapy, Dr. Lisa Jain of Kinetic Physical Therapy, and Julie Laperouse of Sceaming Peacock. Gilly founded the nonprofit to connect Baton Rouge small business owners and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow. The Alliance holds monthly meetings, providing members with one-on-one coaching and networking opportunities.

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Every startup needs a hype crew—and the Capital Region has a bench that’s building momentum. From investor matchmakers and campus-based incubators to statewide initiatives designed to keep good ideas from leaving Louisiana, this is the support squad helping founders turn big ideas into real companies. NexusLA A statewide initiative aimed at bolstering Louisiana’s technology and

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