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The mission of the Caldwell Parish Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic, business and community development.

The Capital Region offers a strong and highly diversified wealth of natural resources, an extensive network of suppliers and a skilled workforce.

The Capital Region includes the following parishes: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana.

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Cenla Advantage Partnership is a private nonprofit economic development organization serving the 11 parishes of Central Louisiana. CAP is run by the private sector individuals and businesses that are investing in it.

A partnership between the Louisiana Productivity Center’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana and Louisiana Economic Development, the initial focus of the Center for Lean Excellence has been to provide assistance to the Louisiana manufacturing sector.  The center’s mission is to educate and train manufacturers, other private industry sectors and public entities, such as municipalities and parishes, throughout Louisiana.

The Central Louisiana Business Incubator is a nonprofit corporation created as an economic tool designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies. The mission is to nurture new and emerging businesses and to facilitate business growth and self-sufficiency, resulting in job creation and economic development in Central Louisiana.

The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit business advocacy organization supported by business, professional and industrial member firms, as well as individuals.

The Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) is an organization which consists of the economic development entities from the parishes of Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon and Winn. The mission of CLEDA is to advance the knowledge and understanding of economics and to develop economic planning and development.

The Central Region has a diverse economy based in agriculture and forestry, and a growing value in manufacturing. It boasts a talented workforce supplied in large part by its two four-year universities and network of technical colleges.

The region's eight parishes include Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon and Winn.

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A Louisiana Economic Development Certified Site is a development-ready industrial site that has completed a rigorous review process by Louisiana Economic Development and URS, an independent, third-party engineering firm. Specific site details, such as zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis and surveys, are assessed for compliance and authenticity. To apply your property for Louisiana Economic Development's Certified Sites program, please download application below.

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The Chamber of Lafourche and the Bayou Region is a membership-driven, nonprofit organization of businesses and professionals who work together to strengthen the business climate and the quality of life in the region.

Located in the middle of the state, the city of Alexandria has much to offer. Alexandria is a great place to do business with rail, water, air and ground transportation readily available. Many industries have chosen the Alexandria Metropolitan Area as their home because of its good schools, central location, friendly atmosphere and business-friendly attitude.

The Central Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization established to promote civic, commercial, industrial and agricultural progress of the Central community and to work for sound legislation and efficient administration of the community. 

As a nonprofit corporation, Claiborne Parish Chamber of Commerce's purpose is to promote, assist and encourage the advancement of the commercial, industrial and civic progress Claiborne Parish.

CoHabitat is a new kind of work environment that encourages people who might normally work independently from home or a café to join a community of like minds. CoHabitat provides space for entrepreneurs, developers, and creatives to collaborate on the next break-out companies. 

The Concordia Chamber of Commerce facilitates and fosters economic growth for its members.

Formed in 1985 by business and community leaders, the Crowley Chamber of Commerce strives to be an advocate for the business community to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment and to advance the quality of life in Crowley.

Air Force Cyberspace Command’s mission is to provide combat-ready forces trained and equipped to conduct sustained combat operations in and through the electromagnetic spectrum, fully integrated with air and space operations.