How to Start a Business
St. Landry Parish citizens have an entrepreneurial spirit unique in the Greater Acadiana region. The parish's business base is primarily comprised of many small, medium, and family - owned businesses that were conceived, developed and grown right here in St. Landry.
To support local and small business development, SLED is also home to the Cajun Acceleration Station, an accelerator for small businesses. Its mission is to foster a community where new and growing businesses create jobs and opportunities for residents, increasing quality of life, population and prosperity.
Business Resources
Starting a business can be overwhelming. Please see multiple resources you may need listed here. Our job is to help you succeed. Let us help you with questions navigating permits and government process and any other issues that may arise. Our network of information sources, databases, contacts, and programs can help you launch your business successfully. Call St. Landry Economic Development now at 337.948.1391.
Local Resources
St. Landry Parish Economic Development
Any and All Business Activity/Questions
337.948.1391
Website
Building Inspections/Permits
Commercial and Residential
337.948.0388
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Public Work
Road Improvements, Storm Water Drainage, Public Landfill Use
337.407.0950
Website
State & Federal Resources
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Environmental Permits
225.219.5337
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Louisiana Secretary of State
Register Business
225.922.2880
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Louisiana Workforce Commission
Post Job, Find Employees, Tax Credits, Unemployment Insurance & Research
225.342.3111
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Louisiana Office of State Purchasing
Procurement Process for LA
225.219.4962
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Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
Food Enterprise Permit, Well & Septic
225.342.9500
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Small Business Administration
Startup, Expand, Finanicing, Grants, License,
Permits, HUB Zone
800.827.5722
Website
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Employer ID Number, Taxes
337.269.4036
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Census
Demographic & Market Research
800.923.8282
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Networking & Professional Association
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce
337.942.2683
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Eunice Chamber of Commerce
337.457.2565
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Acadiana (MEPOL)
Services for Louisiana Manufacturers
337.482.6767
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Procurement Technical Assistance Centers - Acadiana (LA- PTAC)
Assist businesses operating under the U.S. Department of Defense
800.206.3545
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Acadiana Small Business Development Center
Business Planning and Seminars
337.456.1837
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SCORE - Acadiana
Counseling from Former Executives
337.200.0431
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