Resources
Here are some community business resources, incubators, groups, and organizations that you can research to determine what might fit your needs at your stage in business.
Chamber of Commerces
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New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
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Asian Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 2007, the Asian Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the economic opportunities for Asian American businesses through education, networking and advocacy, while promoting community engagement and visibility.
Our membership ranges from small businesses, to dynamic entrepreneurs, to emerging enterprises, to major corporations. Our members foster relationships among diverse groups in Louisiana, which is home to over 52,000 Asian Americans.
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Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce provides the tools you need to succeed as a business owner and community influencer. As a member of the Chamber, your commitment has personal payback. The Chamber offers more than 100 ways to get involved a year, through networking events, committee involvement, community programs or special events. By taking advantage of the Chamber’s resources, your business can develop and thrive.
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
The Mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) is to foster the continued economic growth, development, and promotion of Hispanic businesses and their associations in the State of Louisiana, and to serve as the conduit between the Hispanic business community and the community at large.
Networking
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ABWA Express Network- American Business Women's Association
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
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Junior League of New Orleans
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LIKEMINDED Ladies
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Power of Women
Collectively, the members of Power of Women provide each other a safe, trusting and confidential environment to connect professionally and personally. The goal is to help women build lives, careers and businesses of sustained value and economic and social progress.
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Professional Women of St. Tammany
Professional Women of St. Tammany is a non-profit group located in St. Tammany Parish working to empower, educate, and support women in our area. Their focus is to provide educational workshops throughout the year, enabling members to network with other professional women in the area and make new connections.
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St. Bernard- Women's Professional Network
The purpose of the Women’s Professional Network is to provide opportunities and resources for professional women and female business owners to connect, network, and build key relationships essential to the growth and diversification of our business community.
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United Way of Southeast Louisiana- Women United
Women United supports the unique health and human service needs of women and children in Southeast Louisiana through advocacy and philanthropy. The group pools the time, talent, and financial resources of its members to bring to the forefront the positive impact which women can have on a community.
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Urban League of Louisiana- Women's Business Resource Center
The Women’s Business Resource Center (WBRC) was established to support minority & women-owned businesses. The WBRC provides small-business development services including workshops, trainings, & access to resources relevant to aspiring & existing entrepreneurs throughout Southeast Louisiana.
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Women’s Business Enterprise Council South
Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) South is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest certifier of women-owned businesses (WBEs) in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Women Presidents Organization
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) is a non-profit membership organization where dynamic and diverse women business leaders around the world tap into collective insight with exclusive access to entrepreneurial equals, innovative ideas, and executive education. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business). Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. Learn more by contacting Tina Meilleur, the New Orleans Chapter Chair below.
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Women's Professional Council
Founded in 1984, the Women’s Professional Council was created to promote and support the interests of women professionals in the Greater New Orleans area. The organization also serves as a vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas among the members.
Finance
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Camelback Ventures
Camelback Ventures aims to create a more diverse social innovation ecosystem that leverages the genius of all people. We identify local leaders with promising ideas, and empower them to enact change within their communities through our initiatives where we provide an intentional blend of coaching, capital, connections, community, and curriculum.
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Evergreen Working Capital
Evergreen Working Capital offers services that provide an alternative to borrowing money or raising capital to support your business They take a comprehensive approach to solving growth problems, from unlocking supplier credit to accelerating cash flow after the sale.
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J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which offers investment products and services through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, member FINRA(Opens Overlay) and SIPC(Opens Overlay). Annuities are made available through Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agency, doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Development
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GNO, Inc.
GNO, Inc. works to establish and preserve policies that create a more favorable, competitive, and reliable business climate in Greater New Orleans and drive long-term job growth and wealth creation for its citizens.
Healthy economic growth for our region is GNO, Inc.’s top priority. Notable recent policy achievements include the following pieces of legislation signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards: Economic Recovery & Development , Tax Structure, Infrastructure, Workforce, Early Childhood Education, State Retirement, Legal Climate, Criminal Justice, Coastal Restoration
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Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment, including for smaller businesses, and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. LED has instituted a Certified Business Sites Program to identify development-ready industrial sites.
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Louisiana Small Business Development Center
LSBDC influences communities by working with clients to develop small businesses. For the last 15 years, these client relationships have helped sustain Louisiana’s economy. LSBDC’s services locate potential start-up and expansion capital. As a result, our clients sell billions worth of Louisiana products all over the world and have created thousands of new jobs, transforming Louisiana’s business environment.
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Propeller
Propeller is a nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs grow their nonprofits and small businesses to tackle social and environmental disparities in New Orleans.
They work out of our 10,000 square foot coworking space, where we rent desks, offices, and event space.
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The Idea Village
The Idea Village is a New Orleans based 501(c)3 nonprofit founded on the principle of supporting regional startups and the big thinkers that power them. They draw inspiration from the city we call home, and with the tremendous support of our team we mobilize a village of people who are relentlessly resourceful and committed to building successful companies. At The Idea Village they believe your company can solve problems and change the faces of industries.
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United Way of Southeast Louisiana- Women United
Women United supports the unique health and human service needs of women and children in Southeast Louisiana through advocacy and philanthropy. The group pools the time, talent, and financial resources of its members to bring to the forefront the positive impact which women can have on a community.
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Urban League of Louisiana- Women's Business Resource Center
The Women’s Business Resource Center (WBRC) was established to support minority & women-owned businesses. The WBRC provides small-business development services including workshops, trainings, & access to resources relevant to aspiring & existing entrepreneurs throughout Southeast Louisiana.
Education
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Loyola Women's Leadership Academy
The Women's Leadership Academy (WLA) at Loyola University is designed to enable women in the region to achieve their greatest professional potential through leadership training, personal development, & one-on-one mentorships giving them the opportunity to grow & network with leaders in the region.
Legal
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McGlinchey
McGlinchey’s New Orleans office opened in 1974, the year of the firm’s founding. Located in Pan American Life Center, the office is located in the heart of the central business district within short walking distance of federal and state government buildings and courts. Attorneys in this office provide legal and business counsel in practices areas including banking, class action defense, commercial litigation, consumer financial services, healthcare, insurance defense, labor and employment, products liability, public finance, and real estate.
Participating Women-Owned Businesses
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Basics underneath
A trip to Paris in 1998 inspired owners Desiree Petitbon and Juliet Holton to return and improve the lingerie offerings in their hometown. What began as a small boutique on world famous Magazine Street has grown into a regional brand offering American and European designers in lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, shapewear and activewear. With their friendly approach and open displays of merchandise, Basics Underneath strives to take the secrecy out of underpinnings, helping women to understand that dressing well begins with pleasing oneself.
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Design Your Success
Whether you’re a solopreneur, an entrepreneur in growth mode or a small business that is working to diversify, Tina could be your answer. She can help you focus on both the strategic and practical solutions to get the results you want.
When you hire her, it is like having a business advisor at your disposal. She cares about your success. She can help you see things that may be right in front of you.
She can help you with a range of topics that can absolutely help you grow both strategically and practically:
• Managing business growth by putting together the right team
• Determining whether existing team members “have what it takes”
• Making adjustments to your office culture
• Getting your leaders ready for what you need them to do next
• Creating an environment for you to work “on” your business instead of “in” your business
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El Guapo
While studying at Auburn University, Christa Cotton helped her parents to open Thirteenth Colony Distilleries, Georgia's first legal distillery since Prohibition. After a stint in advertising in New Orleans, Christa purchased the El Guapo Bitters trademark. Specializing in zero-proof bitters, El Guapo Bitters has expanded into syrups and mixers and is Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified. Christa is also a LEE Initiative mentor, a Les Dames d'Escoffier Legacy Award: Fine Spirits recipient, and a 2020 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow. She is currently in the process of opening a bitters brewery, the first of its kind in America.
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Pure Dermatology
At Pure Dermatology, we pride ourselves on “efficient skincare” and helping patients select the most effective steps for skin health and clarity.
With our expert injectors and board-certified dermatologists, Pure Dermatology's philosophy is to maintain and promote the unique appearance of each patient without distorting their natural beauty.
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Synergy Design Group
Enhance your space, showcase your projects, and impress your customers with a branded and dynamic office, lobby, conference room or other workspace. Synergy can help you express your vision and what makes you great with custom wallpaper, signage and more!
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Yvonne LaFleur
Not to be missed...Yvonne LaFleur's internationally renowned custom millinery created from her vast Private Collections of veiling and turn-of-the-century flowers from France, silk ribbons from Switzerland, antique feathers from Germany and other elegant touches from around the world. The Yvonne LaFleur Private Designer Collection of apparel features silk dresses, sportswear, suedes, one-of-a-kind gowns, and exclusive wedding gowns from all over the world.