If you're thinking about starting a new business or expanding an existing one, now is the time and Louisiana is the place. And this site is the resource for Louisiana businesses.

Use the links below to access the portfolio of groundbreaking business incentives offered in Louisiana as well as comprehensive services to help small businesses grow and empower entrepreneurs. On LouisianaForward.com and through the LED BusinessWire, we will keep you updated on work being done in the state legislature to make Louisiana a state of opportunity.

Business Incentives
Learn more about the groundbreaking portfolio of tax incentives being offered to Louisiana businesses by federal and state government.

  • State Business Incentives
    Enterprise Zone | Quality Jobs | Restoration Tax Abatement | Industrial Tax Exemption Program | Research & Development Tax Credit | Industry Assistance Program | Tax Equalization Program
  • Federal Business Incentives
    Gulf Opportunity Zone | Renewal Communities Tax Credit | New Markets Tax Credit
  • Financial Assistance
    Economic Development Award Program (EDAP) | Small Business Loan Program Micro Loan Program | Contract Loan Program | Venture Capital Match Program Minority Venture Capital Match Program | Venture Capital Co-Investment Program | Louisiana Seed Capital Program | BIDCO Investment Program | Specialty BIDCO Investment Program | Workforce Development Program.

Business Resources
We're expanding Louisiana's economy by cultivating small and emerging businesses. Access our regional experts and learn about some tools we have for entrepreneurs.

  • Regional Services
    Louisiana Economic Development employs eight Regional Directors, each in a different part of the state and each a vital source of information, advice and wisdom for a business considering relocation to or expansion in Louisiana.
  • Entrepreneurial Services and Programs
    To encourage entrepreneurship and embrace entrepreneurial success for all of the state's citizens, LED provides several programs to the entrepreneurial community. Learn more here.
  • Louisiana Small Business Development Centers
    A network of Small Business Development Centers that provide a central location for businesses to receive support on sustainable planning and recovery information.

Industries
Louisiana has identified several key industries where LED will concentrate economic development activities. These include the traditional industries as well as emerging industries that have strong foundations in technology and research.

News & Information
Keep up with the latest news and information on economic development in Louisiana.