Programs & Projects

Rural Business Enterprise Program

Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion

... with the primary objective of improving the economic conditions of these rural areas.  The purpose of this project is to provide support to small and emerging private small businesses in rural communities that include technical assistance and micro-enterprise development training.

If you are a small business, or are considering starting a small business, in one of these parishes, or an individual interested in starting a small business, perhaps we could assist you. Please visit the BUSINESS ASSISTANCE section for more information on the various types of assistance we provide including:

• Micro-enterprise training
  Rural training workforce development programs assist the underemployed and unemployed to successfully make transition to employment where a gap in existing rural services exists.
  
• Website development and other marketing tools for business development
  Business and entrepreneurial promotion and advertising is a step in the success of the small business entrepreneur.  Website promotion and advertising provides a unique ability for the rural business to promote his/her venture outside of his/her area.  RBEG gives the entrepreneur a low-cost alternative to marketing.  Marketing tools may include brochures, business cards, flyers, and other areas of advertising.
  
• Assistance with formulating a business plan
  
• Technical assistance
  A problem solving activity (such as market research, product and/or service improvement, feasibility studies, etc), technical assistance includes but is not limited to conducting training workshops and providing guidance designed to foster business entrepreneurship.

For more information about this project, contact Grayling Hadnott at (337) 886-7782 or email ghadnott@ardd.org.

Acadiana Regional Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Service Provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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