Business
St. Landry Parish is always moving forward. With a focus on growth, St. Landry is home to both established companies and innovative startups. Transportation access and infrastructure are key assets within the Parish, being that St. Landry is situated at the crossroads of State Highway 190 West and Interstate 49 North/South and in the proximity to Interstate 10.
St. Landry has a business community that is incredibly diverse and includes agricultural, advanced Healthcare, tourism, and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. This has allowed our community to develop a diverse economy that is both sustainable and growing.
We Have the Right Workforce
The Acadiana Region is a magnet for labor. With several colleges located within our Parish, our workforce is highly educated and highly trained. There is an ample supply of employees with a good work ethic and a range of skills that new and expanding companies can benefit from.
St. Landry Parish Economic Development
St. Landry Parish Economic Development (SLED) exists to promote economic growth in St. Landry parish. We do so through innovative programs in addition to providing information, resources, and direct assistance to both existing and new businesses.
Business Attraction
SLED assists both domestic and international companies in establishing operations and facilities in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. SLED offers the following assistance to new businesses:
- Identifying viable sites for expansion, relocation or new construction
- Providing information about available sites and buildings
- Arranging tours of available properties
- Obtaining and distributing statistical information about St. Landry Parish
- Assisting with local, state, and federal incentive programs
- Serving as a resource for workforce and education issues
- Acting as a liaison between business and local government
Existing Business Support
St. Landry Parish Economic Development (SLED) recognizes significant economic development growth in a community is generated by existing businesses. To help nurture this growth SLED works closely with local businesses to:
- Learn company goals and objectives, products and services, and customers and suppliers.
- Identify common issues, address concerns, and help remove obstacles encountered in daily operations through a connection of multiple resources.
- Build a better business community by acting on information received from local business leaders.
Retaining businesses and fostering existing business growth is an important priority and SLED assists existing businesses with finding expansion locations in St. Landry.
SLED's Team:
- Works with local businesses to provide assistance with numerous issues including permit requirements, workforce development, training and networking.
- Reports activities to SLED's Board of Commissioners to demonstrate how critical local businesses are to St. Landry Parish's economy.
- Provides current and up-to-date information through multiple outlets to Parish businesses on relevant issues affecting their daily operations.
- Coordinates timely and meaningful seminar programs by partnering with local business resources and institutions.
Our team is also supported by our regional EDO, One Acadiana.
Business Services
Louisiana geauxBIZ.com
Utilize Louisiana geauxBIZ.com to complete the legal steps necessary to start a business, register for a revenue number and apply for an unemployment insurance tax account number all in one visit to the website. The site includes a live chat feature as well as business license checklist which guides users through all the steps necessary to complete the required filings and provides contact information for the proper permits.
Acadiana Small Business Development Center (ASBDC)
ASBDC is an award-winning center providing consulting training and information resources to help grow and strengthen Acadiana regional business by offering the following services:
- Business Plans
- Financing: Debt & Equity
- Sales & Marketing
- Management
- Taxes & Accounting
- Human Resources
- International Trade
- Risk Management
- Technology Commercialization
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Acadiana (MEPOL)
MEPOL provides a myriad of services to Louisiana’s manufacturers, including lean manufacturing, product development services, and business growth services. The non-profit promotes growth and retention in manufacturing throughout the state utilizing the expertise of internal staff, an extensive third-party provider network of business professionals, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership national network.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers - Acadiana (LA PTAC)
LA PTAC was established to generate employment and improve the general economy of Louisiana by assisting business firms in obtaining and performing under the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local government contracts. For a full list of Procurement Technical assistance services please visit their website via link provided above.
How to Start a Business
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 Resource
St. Landry Parish Economic Development
Any and All Business Activity/Questions
337.948.1391
Website
Building Inspections/Permits
Commercial and Residential
337.948.0388
Permits and Licensing Information (download)
Website
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
Website
Louisiana Secretary of State
Register Business
225.922.2880
Website
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Post Job, Find Employees, Tax Credits, Unemployment Insurance & Research
225.342.3111
Website
Networking & Professional Association
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce
337.942.2683
Website
Eunice Chamber of Commerce
337.457.2565
Website
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Acadiana (MEPOL)
Services for Louisiana Manufacturers
337.482.6767
Website
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers - Acadiana (LA- PTAC)
Assist businesses operating under the U.S. Department of Defense
800.206.3545
Website
Acadiana Small Business Development Center
Business Planning and Seminars
337.456.1837
Website
SCORE - Acadiana
Counseling from Former Executives
337.200.0431
Website