Start-Up Assistance
Selected resources that can provide valuable assistance to entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Government Agencies
A comprehensive listing of city, state, and federal government agencies that can provide assistance on a wide range of business issues, from regulations to financial assistance programs.

Financial Assistance
Financial resources providing information on a number of funding issues, including loan preparation, accounting procedures, venture capital sources, and government loans.

Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance
This section provides information on the rules and standards regulating certain types of industries, licensing & permitting, worker's compensation, as well as copyright and patent information.

Human Resources
An extensive library of workforce development and personnel resources, from training and aptitude testing to hiring policies and employee recruiting. Looking for employees? This section can point you in the right direction.

Taxes & Tax Incentives
Provides information on the Baton Rouge area tax structure, as well as available federal, state and local tax incentive programs.

Office Space & Site Selection
A listing of hyperlinks and contact information for a number of economic development entities, site data, and Chamber-member commercial real estate agencies that can help you start or expand operations in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

International Trade
Selected resources for companies and individuals looking to conduct business internationally. This section provides contact information for import/export assistance, service providers and international trade organizations.

Marketing
This section provides information and contacts for a variety of marketing needs, such as advertising, market surveys and analysis.

Quality Initiatives
Provides a starting point for companies looking to embark on quality initiative programs such as ISO9000 certification, TQM implementation and others.