The Bayou Region is made up of the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne. Combined, these parishes make up one of the most vibrant and dynamic economies in the entire United States! The Bayou Region is an excellent area to start, grow or relocate a business.
Welcome to the SLEC Economic Development Programs Match Database!
There are literally hundreds of resources available to businesses, individuals and public bodies in support of economic development and business growth. This database is designed to make identifying and contacting some of those resources easier and more accurate.
Here's how it works...
Select any or all of the six characteristics identifiers that describe your company or identify a need you are trying to fill. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) - formerly SIC codes - general categories or business. Helps to identify programs designed for specific industries like manufacturing, tourism or technology. Louisiana Clusters - The Louisiana Dept of Economic Development provides assistance based on industry clusters. Identifying yourself by a cluster may help connect you with state support. Annual Sales Range - Some programs allow or disallow support based on your annual sales. Number of Employees - Some programs allow or disallow support based on the number of employees. Number of Locations - Some programs specifically target larger or smaller sized businesses Needs - Select one or as many needs as apply.
Once you've completed your information, simply click "Submit" and you will immediately receive a summary listing of matching programs including descriptions, eligibility and contact information.