Louisiana Economic Development (LED)

Opportunity Louisiana, the state’s economic development agency, provides a comprehensive suite of services and resources to support businesses at every stage of their journey. From startups to established enterprises, this organization is dedicated to fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and promoting investment across Louisiana.

Here’s what Opportunity Louisiana offers:

• Business Incentives and Tax Credits: Access programs like the Small Business Loan and Guaranty Program, the Quality Jobs Program, and Industrial Tax Exemption to help businesses reduce costs and grow.
• Workforce Development: Benefit from workforce solutions such as LED FastStart, one of the nation’s top-rated workforce training programs, designed to help companies attract and train top talent.
• Site Selection Assistance: Explore tools like certified sites and GIS mapping to help businesses find the perfect location for expansion or relocation in Louisiana.
• Business Expansion Support: Guidance and incentives tailored for companies looking to expand operations, whether entering new markets or scaling locally.
• Small Business Support: Programs like the Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) and Veteran Initiative provide resources and certifications to help small and diverse businesses thrive.
• International Trade Services: The Louisiana Export Assistance Program offers insights, training, and resources to help businesses expand globally.

Opportunity Louisiana is committed to ensuring businesses thrive while contributing to the state’s economic prosperity. Whether you’re launching, expanding, or relocating, Opportunity Louisiana provides the expertise, tools, and incentives to help businesses succeed