Business Acceleration System

Business Acceleration System

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We provide knowledge, networking, support and expertise for Central Louisiana entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level.

BAS is managed by the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance and funded by The Rapides Foundation and the State of Louisiana’s Office of Community Development. Entrepreneurs participating in our program have been responsible for the creation of about 750 new jobs and $150 million in economic impact. We don't charge entrepreneurs for services provided, but we expect our clients to also be willing to invest in their own development.

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com 06/03/2026

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart; it demands personal resiliency. But solving those problems can be incredibly satisfying. Want to build a successful product?

Learn more in this week's BAS News:

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

BAS Entrepreneurship News May 28, 2026 05/28/2026

Check out five resources that BAS has found especially useful, voices that come from different directions that you can help you reset your compass:

BAS Entrepreneurship News May 28, 2026 We all have to get out of our own heads from time to time in order to succeed. Obviously, there are a staggering variety of options for ideas, advice, and inspiration available on the Web as it exists today. Here are five resources that BAS has found especially useful, voices that come from differen...

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com 05/20/2026

For a business to truly level up, a basic requirement is that everyone involved must understand what the business is trying to achieve.

Learn more & subscribe to our weekly BAS News:

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

BAS Entrepreneurship News May 6, 2026 05/13/2026

As an entrepreneur, no matter what stage your business may be in, you don’t need to memorize every entry in your accounting system.

Learn about KISS Management and more in May 13's BAS News:

BAS Entrepreneurship News May 6, 2026 Business books are like movies. If you have a successful book with a good title, you may have just taken important steps towards building a franchise. Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People is a great example of a book that became the basis for the author’s consulting, spee...

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com 05/06/2026

When large scale economic projects arise as they are in Central Louisiana today, it is incumbent on entrepreneurs to move quickly to understand the changes that are coming and to seek out the opportunities to identify, create, iterate, and otherwise pursue profitable innovations at speed.

Learn more in this week's BAS News:

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com 04/29/2026

"For many early stage entrepreneurs, the excitement they feel about their idea, their business, and their potential can distract them from more boring subjects."

Check out this week's BAS News for information you can use:

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

BAS Entrepreneurship News April 15, 2026 04/22/2026

"The lesson here is that it is overwhelmingly important that a beginning entrepreneur 'knows what they don’t know'.”

Learn more by checking out this week's BAS Entrepreneurship News:

BAS Entrepreneurship News April 15, 2026 People come to entrepreneurship from many directions. For example, someone wanting to open a restaurant and potentially sell franchises may have direct experience in working in restaurants. If they have been a chef, they are likely to have excellent command of how a kitchen operates, how to prepare....

louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com 04/15/2026

In this week’s Entrepreneurship Newsletter, we explore the critical decisions every entrepreneur must make early on: Are you building for income now or long-term value? The path you choose shapes everything that follows, and having the right tools and guidance can make all the difference.

Plus, don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best... Ari Weinzweig is coming to Central Louisiana for a powerful leadership workshop with limited seating!

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louisiana-central-20549181.hs-sites.com We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

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1302 Murray Street
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm