Small & Emerging Business Program

Our Small and Emerging Business Program is designed to provide small and emerging businesses with contracting/purchasing opportunities to level the playing field. We hope to enhance economic development within the Parish by development of these businesses.

Qualifications

• Net Worth of your business must be less than $1,500,000
• 51% of the business is owned by individuals with a personal net worth of $400,000 or less

How to Register

Obtain registration forms from the Purchasing Department or download below.

• Complete the forms and have them notarized
  • Small Business Affidavit Form
  • Vendor Application
  • Small Business Registration Form
• Return the forms to the Purchasing Division
• Businesses meeting all qualifications will receive Parish certification

Incentives to Become Certified

• Opportunity to strengthen your business
• Educational Opportunities
• Networking Opportunities

Reciprocal Local Recognition

The Parish will recognize other small business certification programs from:

• City of Shreveport
• Small Business Administration 8a
• Louisiana Department of Economic Development, Small and Emerging Business
• Caddo Parish School Board