Our Work
Small businesses are the driving force of the New Orleans economy. The New Orleans Business Alliance helps entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses through initiatives, and a combination of powerful online business tools. We are especially interested in growing businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color and women.
In addition to growth-oriented initiatives and valuable tools, the Business Alliance Small Business Growth team engages anchor institutions along with larger corporate entities and public agencies to create quality opportunities for small business owners.
We also provide assistance to neighborhood business organizations and stakeholders of commercial corridors, including distressed areas of the city where organizations work to bring business and commerce back to the city’s high-impact communities.
Explore our tools below, and if you’re ready, check out the InvestNOLA initiative. If you have questions or need assistance with growing your business contact our small business professionals at sbed@nolaba.org.
Certifications
Supplier Diversity Certifications offer many benefits for small businesses by creating access to contracting opportunities with municipal, state, federal, and corporate organizations looking to diversify their supply chains.
Our Toolbox
ACCELERATING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH FOR NEW ORLEANIANS
Mastercard Digital Doors®
Mastercard and NOLABA are partnering to bring tools, training, and resources to small businesses through a new online portal. Now more than ever, having a digital presence is critical, so we're working together to help get you online, protect your company, and ensure you have everything you need to be successful in the new normal.
InvestNOLA
InvestNOLA High-Growth Accelerator for Entrepreneurs and Construction Contractors of Color
