STEDF provides a variety of services designed to assist the business community.

Free Business Counseling
In an effort to support business development in St. Tammany, STEDF offers monthly counseling sessions through Southeastern Louisiana University's Small Business Development Center. These free, individual, one-hour appointments are held on the second Thursday of each month at STEDF's office. To schedule an appointment, call STEDF at 985-809-7874. For further information on Southeastern's SBDC, visit the SBDC website or contact them at 985-549-3831.

MEPOL
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) provides innovative and technical solutions to manufacturers. Services are tailored to the individual needs to each client to maximize their profitability and productivity. Any industry that adds value to their product and needs to improve their process, technology, and methods can received affordable, expert technical support from MEPOL. For additional information on MEPOL and the services they provide, visit the MEPOL website or call 1-800-433-6965. Meetings are scheduled at the STEDF office on an as needed basis.

LA PTAC
The Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC) was established to generate employment and improve the general economy of Louisiana by assisting business firms in obtaining and performing under the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local government contracts. Since 1989, LA PTAC has helped Louisiana businesses located in 54 parishes to secure more than $2.5 billion in government contracts. For additional information on LA PTAC, visit the LA PTAC website or contact Cindy Carrier, Southeast LA Representative, at (225) 664-2600. Meetings are scheduled at the STEDF office on an as needed basis.

Revolving Loan Fund
STEDF offers short-term, low-interest financing to qualified businesses that will use the funds to create or retain jobs. This program is excellent for ''gap'' financing. For additional information on this program, please contact our Business Development Manager, Mike Tomlinson at (985) 809-7874.