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They also represented the first group from Louisiana to participate in the Shell LiveWIRE Acceleration program, offering free intensive training, mentorship networking, and financial guidance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E“The support I received regarding assistance, mentorship, and resources played a crucial role in helping me overcome obstacles, take advantage of opportunities and achieve milestones,” shared Craig Jacomine, founder and owner of Craig’s Electrical & Generator Service.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 25 graduates of the first Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator program represent diverse industries such as construction, farming, health and beauty, restaurants, mental health, landscaping and more. \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: calc(var(--font-size) * var(--font-scale)); background-color: hsla(var(--color-bga), var(--bg-alpha)); color: hsla(var(--color-txa), var(--text-alpha)); font-family: var(--font-default); display: inline !important;\"\u003EShell LiveWIRE Louisiana concentrates on support to help build and expand successful businesses across 13 parishes in south Louisiana by promoting entrepreneurship and meaningful employment. Applicants are accepted from Ascension​, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge​, Iberville​, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, St.Charles, St.James, St.John the Baptist, St.Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes.Businesses do not have to be in the oil and gas industry to apply. The Shell LiveWIRE program supports businesses demonstrating attributes such as innovation, energy solutions, value chain integration and economic diversification. For the next three weeks, readers will get to learn about one business owner who graduated from the program per week.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E“Shell LiveWIRE is a free business accelerator program to help entrepreneurs and small business owners sustain and grow,” explains Becky Cooper, US Social Investment Advisor. Cooper went on to say, “Shell LiveWIRE participants benefit from a six-week intensive training program, networking opportunities, and a range of resources. 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