Strategically Developing our Communities

Strategically Developing Our Communities

Site certification is part of the economic development portfolio in almost every state, but no state can boast a stronger commitment to shovel-ready business investment — or a more rigorous pre-qualification process — than Louisiana. With the added support of community-backed initiatives, companies can count on the state’s commitment to help businesses of all sizes launch, grow and succeed over the long-term.

LED Certified Sites

The LED Certified Sites program takes the guesswork out of site selection by ensuring locations are shovel-ready through an intensive inspection and review. To be certified, specific site details, such as zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis and surveys, are assessed for compliance and authenticity.

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Louisiana Development Ready Communities

The LDRC program aids communities to bolster their economic development strategy, fostering success and encouraging communities to create a plan to leverage assets and address challenges. From cultivating innovative leadership to evaluating each community’s strengths and weaknesses, the LDRC Program pushes community leaders to develop a guiding vision and actionable goals. And since its inception in 2011, the program has expanded from eight communities to over 50.

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Abbeville
Algiers
Amite
Arcaadia
Baker
Bastrop
Bernice
Bogalusa
Broussard
Bunkie
Central
Covington
Crowley
DeRidder
Delhi
Donaldsonville
Eunice
Farmerville
Gonzales
Gretna
Hammond
Harahan
Houma
Jeff Davis Parish
Jena
Killian
Lafourche Parish
Lake Providence
Leesville
Minden
Morgan City
Natchitoches
New Iberia
New Roads
Oak Grove
Patterson
Pineville
Rayville
Ruston
Slidell
Springhill
St. Bernard
St. John the Baptist Parish
St. Martinville
Stonewall
Tallulah
Berwick
Ville Platte
Vivian
West Feliciana Parish
West Monroe
Winnsboro
Zachary