Accelerate Women's Entrepreneurship

Start or Grow Your Business in Three Weeks

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Women entrepreneurs are shaping the future of Lafayette and Acadiana, launching businesses, solving problems, and strengthening our communities every day.

Accelerate Women’s Entrepreneurship is built to support women at every stage of the business journey. Whether you have an idea you’ve been thinking about for years or a business that’s ready to grow, this program helps you move forward with confidence.

Participants gain practical business skills, connect with other passionate women entrepreneurs, and work through real steps that move their ideas from concept to action. The experience is collaborative, supportive, and focused on building momentum.

Nearly 100 women have already completed the Accelerate Women’s Entrepreneurship program, and it has been incredible to watch them grow and support each other after the program ends.

Your next step starts here.

Apply here!! 

Program Details:
Tuesdays from 9am-4pm
May 12th, 19th, and 26th
Held at the LITE Center, 537 Cajundome Blvd

Program Benefits:

Hands-on & individual attention to help you start and/or grow your business
Opportunity to build a network with other business leaders
Successful business leaders as guest speakers & guides
Guidance & consulting after the 3 week program
Completion ceremony and certificate of completion

Program Topics:

Program Basics: The Entrepreneurial Dream
How to Get More Out of a Business Plan
Getting Resources When You Do Not Have Any
What You Need to Know About the Numbers
Customers Drive the Business
Operations and Other Fundamentals that Matter

Questions about Accelerate Women's Entrepreneurship or the LEED Center?  Contact the LEED Center, leedcenter@louisiana.edu, or call 337-456-1836.