Department of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (ESBD)
The purpose of the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (ESBD) department is to inspire, connect, and support new and existing entrepreneurs. ESBD will help clients accelerate their business learning and planning to establish and grow their businesses faster and more successfully. Program services are primarily offered in the Center for Business and Community Development (CBCD) and the Milam Street Kitchen Incubator and Community Kitchen (MS KICK).
Center for Business and Community Development (CBCD)
4646 Hilry Huckaby Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71107
http://www.susla.edu/page/center-for-business-and-community-development
The Center for Business and Community Development (CBCD) provides Career Services and One-Stop Operations for the aspiring entrepreneur to include facility amenities, individual office space, furnished offices. virtual office opportunities, state of the art VoIP telephones, high speed internet, and 24/7 building access.
Milam Street Kitchen Incubator and Community Kitchen (MS KICK)
1210 Milam Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 http://www.susla.edu/subhome/127
The facility includes a commercial-grade kitchen for developing food-related products and preparing ready-made foods for startup businesses.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Support Programs and Services
Southern University at Shreveport has implemented a host of services in support of micro-enterprise development for start-up and existing businesses. The programs and services are listed below:
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Technical Assistance
- Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD)