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Overview

United for Business Small Business Accelerator

Overview: A small business accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, build financial stability and expand their businesses across Southeast Louisiana.

Geographic Scope: Seven-parish service area including Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes

Program Components:

  • Comprehensive set of tools to grow businesses

  • Financial capability training

  • Business development education

  • Mentorship opportunities

  • Matched savings model to build capital

  • Structured curriculum through bi-weekly workshops

  • Business planning and financial education

  • Peer learning opportunities through small business savings club model

  • Matched-savings component to help entrepreneurs build capital for reinvestment
  • Eligibility: Eligible entrepreneurs throughout United Way's seven-parish service area

    Program Duration: April through November (upcoming cohort)

    Results: Since launching, United Way has helped generate nearly $300,000 in capital investment for participating small businesses

    Funding: Made possible through the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation and other generous donors

    Contact: Learn more and apply at UnitedWaySELA.org/United-for-Business

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications open: Wednesday (from March 10, 2026 article context)

  • Application deadline: Tuesday, March 17

  • Program cohort runs: April through November
  • Application Method:

  • Submit online at UnitedWaySELA.org/United-for-Business
  • Required Materials: Not specified in provided content

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessesstartupsworkforce-developmenteconomic-services

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