Louisiana Development
Ready Communities
The LDRC program prepares communities to competitively attract business development opportunities to their area. The LDRC provides coaching and expertise during the strategic planning process, and best-in-class community and economic development strategic planning resources. By connecting participating communities with an experienced resource team, the LDRC program creates development-ready, competitive communities across the state that are "open for business!"
Dots = Louisiana Development Ready Communities
Shaded Areas = Federal Opportunity Zones in Louisiana
“Since the onset of the Louisiana Development Ready Community program, Donaldsonville has taken on a prestigious and innovative way to rebrand our city.”
“Since the onset of the Louisiana Development Ready Community program, Donaldsonville has taken on a prestigious and innovative way to rebrand our city.”
“SEBD is the perfect program to engage in to get some assistance in evaluating your company and finding out where your weaknesses are and also recognizing where your strengths are.”
“My favorite thing about it [SEBD], is that I have a personal business counselor.”
“I wanted to join the CEO Roundtables, so I can speak to others that are walking the same path, having the same challenges and successes as I am.”
“Since the onset of the Louisiana Development Ready Community program, Donaldsonville has taken on a prestigious and innovative way to rebrand our city.”
"Being part of the LDRC enabled us to develop a plan of success for our community."
"They will construct a personal plan just for your city. You are doing yourself an injustice if you don't get involved with LDRC."
Jefferson Davis Parish Named Louisiana Development Ready Community
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Jefferson Davis Parish Named Louisiana Development Ready Community
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Supreme Rice Invests $16.2 Million to Create Parboil Facilities, Expand Product Line
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Supreme Rice Invests $16.2 Million to Create Parboil Facilities, Expand Product Line
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Regional Small Business Development Centers
Regional Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide comprehensive small business assistance to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, including no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses.
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Baton Rouge
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Lake Charles
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