Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Small Business Development Center
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Telephone (318) 797-5144
Fax (318) 797-5208
email: sbdc@lsus.edu

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Information for Veterans

The Veterans Administration does NOT provide loans or grants for business startup or expansion. They offer home and educational loans only, which may NOT be used for business startup or expansion. To read more about this visit their explanation of federal benefits at http://www1.va.gov/pubaff/fedben/Fedben.pdf


The VA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization helps small businesses obtain information on acquisition opportunities with the VA. You can contact this office by telephone number (800) 949-8387 or visit their website at http://www.va.gov/osdbu


The Center for Veterans Enterprise helps veterans interested in starting and expanding small businesses. They provide services in financing, management, and technical assistance. You can contact this office by telephone number (866) 584-2344 or visit their website at http://www.vetbiz.gov