https://www.opportunitystlandry.com St. Landry Economic Development News Feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:57:04 +0000 en-US https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69203/notice-september-oddd-board-meeting-date-change https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69203/notice-september-oddd-board-meeting-date-change Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) Board’s September monthly meeting has been rescheduled.New Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.Location: St. Landry Economic Development Office5367 I-49 S. Service RoadOpelousas, LA 70570The meeting was originally scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026.Please make note of the new date and join us for... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69171/world-atlas-names-opelousas-among-louisianas-best-places-to-call-home https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69171/world-atlas-names-opelousas-among-louisianas-best-places-to-call-home Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Opelousas has once again found itself on a national “best of” list, with World Atlas naming the city one of the “9 Best Places to Call Home in Louisiana in 2026.”The recognition adds to a growing list of distinctions bringing outside attention to Opelousas and its unique combination of history,... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69081/fairy-tale-city https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69081/fairy-tale-city Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Opelousas has once again earned a place on a national list, this time being named one of “9 Fairy Tale Small Towns in Louisiana” by World Atlas.While the title may sound whimsical, the recognition highlights something that has very real economic value: Opelousas has a story that people want to... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69068/opelousas-receives-2026-main-street-america-accreditation-honor https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69068/opelousas-receives-2026-main-street-america-accreditation-honor Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 St. Landry Economic Development (SLED) is proud to announce that Opelousas, LA, has received the coveted Main Street America Accreditation honor for 2026. Only 19 Louisiana communities met the rigorous requirements for this honor. The award recognizes the ongoing efforts of community members, business leaders, and the hard work of... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69058/thoroughbred-sale-highlights-opelousas-growing-role-in-louisianas-equine-economy https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69058/thoroughbred-sale-highlights-opelousas-growing-role-in-louisianas-equine-economy Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association prepares for its annual sale, the event will once again bring breeders, owners, trainers, buyers and equine industry professionals to Opelousas, reinforcing the city’s growing role as a destination for Louisiana’s horse industry.The annual sale will be held Tuesday September 1, 2026 at the... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69056/what-spacexs-100-billion-louisiana-investment-could-mean-for-st-landry-parish https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/69056/what-spacexs-100-billion-louisiana-investment-could-mean-for-st-landry-parish Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The announcement that SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new Starbase Louisiana facility in Vermilion Parish is big news for Louisiana. It is also something St. Landry Parish should be paying close attention to. While the facility will not be located in St. Landry Parish, the impact of... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/68524/opelousas-downtown-development-district-invests-100000-through-2026-building-improvement-grant-program https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/68524/opelousas-downtown-development-district-invests-100000-through-2026-building-improvement-grant-program Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 OPELOUSAS, La. – The Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program, awarding $100,000 in matching grants to 12 local businesses and organizations for exterior building improvements that encourage continued investment in downtown Opelousas.The Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/67857/st-landry-parish-mourns-the-passing-of-economic-development-leader-bill-rodier https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/news-and-events/p/item/67857/st-landry-parish-mourns-the-passing-of-economic-development-leader-bill-rodier Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Rodier, Executive Director and CEO of St. Landry Economic Development, whose vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment helped shape a brighter future for St. Landry Parish.Since assuming leadership of St. Landry Economic Development in May 2013, Bill... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/67264/big-opportunities-for-downtown-opelousas https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/67264/big-opportunities-for-downtown-opelousas Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Apply by May 30 to take advantage of available grant fundingBusiness and property owners in downtown Opelousas are encouraged to apply for the Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program, a matching-grant initiative that supports the rehabilitation and improvement of commercial properties.May 30 is the deadline to apply for funding to enhance... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66750/opelousas-downtown-development-district-announces-2025-big-grant-recipients! https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66750/opelousas-downtown-development-district-announces-2025-big-grant-recipients! Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) is excited to celebrate the 2025 Building Improvement Grant (BIG) recipients!Six local business and property owners have been awarded a total of $54,520.58 in matching grant funds to enhance and revitalize their buildings, supporting a stronger and more vibrant downtown.Launched in 2021, the BIG... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66752/4th-annual-st-landry-student-arts-expo-downtown-opelousas https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66752/4th-annual-st-landry-student-arts-expo-downtown-opelousas Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The 4th Annual St. Landry Student Arts Expo is coming to St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square in Downtown Opelousas on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This exciting event is hosted by the Acadiana Center for the Arts in partnership with the St. Landry Parish School... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66735/groundbreaking-for-opelousas-library-renovation https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66735/groundbreaking-for-opelousas-library-renovation Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The City of Opelousas officially broke ground yesterday on a major renovation project for the downtown library, marking an important investment in one of the community’s most vital public institutions. While this is a City of Opelousas project, the library is located within the Opelousas Downtown Development District corridor, reinforcing... https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66801/groundbreaking-for-opelousas-library-renovation https://www.opportunitystlandry.com/i-49-midway-corridor-project/news/p/item/66801/groundbreaking-for-opelousas-library-renovation Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The City of Opelousas officially broke ground yesterday on a major renovation project for the downtown library, marking an important investment in one of the community’s most vital public institutions. While this is a City of Opelousas project, the library is located within the Opelousas Downtown Development District corridor, reinforcing...