Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Xavier University
Xavier University of Louisiana is proud to be a host university for the Louisiana Small
Business Development Center, Greater New Orleans Region. In this role, Xavier
provides valuable consulting services to local small businesses in areas such as
finance, marketing, technology development, international trade, risk management,
human resources, and disaster recovery.
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Greater New Orleans Region is a
partnership among Xavier University, Loyola University, Delgado Community College
and Southern University at New Orleans, the US Small Business Administration and
Louisiana Economic Development. This center has special expertise in disaster
preparedness and recovery, business continuity, and sustainability planning. The
collaboration provides Xavier students and faculty a greater opportunity to experience
and work hands on in entrepreneurial ventures throughout a 7 parish region ranging
from the urban areas of New Orleans to the River Parishes and the fishing areas of
Plaquemines Parish.
In FY 2012, the LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region has assisted small businesses in
raising nearly $10 million in capital, has assisted in the creation of 151 new businesses,
and assisted 1,174 local entrepreneurs. Additional information on the LSBDC, including
requesting services, is available at www.lsbdc.org or by calling Mr. Erik Waters,
Business Consultant at 504-940-8853 or ewaters@lsbdc.org.
Rev 1/11/2013