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From program announcements and workshop recaps to founder spotlights and press coverage — all the news from EAP and the broader entrepreneurial community in one place.
Community
EAP's monthly 1 Million Cups gathering brings the Shreveport entrepreneurial community together at Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center every third Wednesday — free, open to all, and always featuring a new founder story.
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Partnership
A newly expanded collaboration between EAP and Launch Network will bring entrepreneurship resources, workshops, and mentorship access to founders in underserved communities across Northwest Louisiana.
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Workshop
The Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program and the Launch Network have partnered with the LWCC Foundation to launch a new workshop series helping founders identify funding sources, build financial models, and present to investors.
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Program News
EAP received its highest number of program applications to date for the 2026 cohort, reflecting growing momentum in the North Louisiana entrepreneurial ecosystem and increased awareness of the program's mentorship-first model.
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Founder Spotlight
When Marcus Williams started selling handmade leather goods out of his garage, he had no business plan and no capital. Two years into the EAP program, he's running a team of four and shipping nationwide.
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Program News
At the close of EAP's most recent cohort, five themes emerged from founder presentations that every aspiring entrepreneur should hear — from the power of narrowing your focus to why your first customer matters more than your hundredth.
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Press Coverage
Regional coverage highlights the continued growth of the program and the expanding number of companies benefiting from EAP's mentorship and strategic support.
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Program News
The Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program marks a decade of supporting entrepreneurs with the announcement of 15 new companies entering the program. This milestone reflects the program's commitment to building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Louisiana, providing entrepreneurs with mentorship, strategic guidance, and resources needed to grow their businesses.
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Company News
An innovative partnership between Applied Food Sciences and Oleolive introduces a patented ingredient designed to bring the health benefits of olive polyphenols into new product categories.
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Funding & Grants
A federal grant will help expand entrepreneurship support services across North Louisiana, strengthening resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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