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A big round of applause for the Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD), St. Landry Parish Government, The City of Opelousas, St. Landry Parish School Board, and Acadiana Center of the Arts (ACA) for playing pivotal roles in the phenomenal success of the recent Student Arts Expo event held on Saturday,...
St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo
Mar 22 2024Get ready for a day overflowing with creativity, fun, and community spirit at the iconic St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square. The Student Arts Expo is an exhilarating celebration open to families, featuring a vast collection of student artwork, captivating live performances, and hands-on art activities for attendees of all ages...
On The Fast Track with CSLEDD
Mar 14 2024ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — Stretching North of Washington, all the way South to I-10 East, the St. Landry Economic Development District is enhancing the growth capacity along the new I-49 Midway Corridor project. It's a project expected to bring in business and boost tourism."So the idea is, as you...
Opelousas, LA- Small and local businesses form the heart and soul of communities like St. Landry Parish nationwide.With the holiday season approaching, supporting these local entrepreneurs becomes crucial for their success. Mark yourcalendars for Small Business Saturday on November 26—a golden opportunity for shoppers to discover that perfect giftwhile contributing...
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Annual Business SummitWhen: February 23, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Where: Our Savior’s Church – Opelousas 202 Our Savior's Church Blvd, Opelousas, LAEstimated Attendance: 250About Annual Business SummitThe St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Summit is the largestgathering of business, industry, education, financial, and...
City of Opelousas Transportation Survey
Nov 2 2023Small Business Round Table
Nov 2 2023We're excited to share some incredible news about the upcoming 2023 Louisiana Small Business Summit! This year's summit is set to be the most dynamic and resource-packed event for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Louisiana. With a powerful lineup of speakers and a wealth of opportunities, this is an...
ODDD Building Improvement Big Grant Recipients
Aug 18 2023Opelousas, La. - Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD), with support from the City of Opelousas, and Opelousas Main Street (OMS), is excited to announce the third year of funding for the Building Improvement Grant (BIG) program. This matching grant program is designed to assist property and business owners in rehabilitating...
SLED Provides Critical Public Infrastructure Support to One of the Region’s Top Employers
Jul 26 2023Opelousas, La. – St. Landry Economic Development (SLED) announces the culmination of infrastructure improvement projects targeted to assist one of the region’s top employers, the St. Landry Parish Wal-Mart Distribution Center. The first phase of the project required a retrofit and upgrade to all the lighting on the Highway 744...
On The Fast Track with CSLEDD
Jun 7 2023Building a Lasting Foundation
May 31 2023Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD), an economic development organization that invests in programs and projects that will improve the quality of life in Opelousas, voted this morning to secure a bond to help pay for major renovations at South City Park's Donald Gardner Stadium, a hub of highschool football in...
“TIGER PRIDE” MURAL UNVEILING
May 16 2023OPELOUSAS, LA, May 15, 2023– St. Landry Economic Development in partnership with the Central St. Landry Economic Development District is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Opelousas Mural at ON THE I-49/JUDSON WALSH APRONS ON JUDSON WALSH STREET. A short ceremony will take place at 10:30am on WEDNESDAY MAY...
Workforce Training Seminar
Wednesday, May 24th, 8:30am to 10:30am
SLCC Health & Science Building Auditorium, 1105 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA
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Learn about:
Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP)
Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET)
On The Job Training Program (OJT)
Work Opportunity...
Qualified Business and Property Owners in Downtown Opelousas can now Apply for Building Improvement Grants
Mar 23 2023(Opelousas, LA) – Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Downtown Opelousas can now apply for grant funds for building rehabilitation work through the Building Improvement Grant (BIG). Introduced in 2021, the BIG program is an initiative designed to assist property and business owners in improving their buildings. The grant...
Take photos now says economic developer
Mar 1 2023St. Landry Parish economic developer Bill Rodier says to start taking photos now along Interstate 49 south of Opelousas because change is coming quick. That was one of Rodier’s message when called upon to speak at the Feb. 7 State of the Parish meeting at the Delta Grand Theatre in...