Central Louisiana is connected -

• Geographically centered in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast
• Numerous transit capabilities - river, rail, air, highway
• Broad utility infrastructure

People are here -

• Low median age: 48% of population between 20 - 54
• Very diverse cultures and population
• Competitive/attractive median wage survey
• Productive workforce known for its outstanding work ethic

Striving for the future -

• A variety of excellent higher education institutions easily accessible
• 5 Technical Colleges and several proprietary colleges in the region
• 6 area magnet schools - elementary and secondary levels
• ACT scores above state average; LEAP scores surpass national average
• Increasing school performance scores
• Research facilities - U.S. Forestry; LSU Agricultural Experimental Station

Experience a good life -

• Affordable housing, low cost of living
• Major hospitals providing state of the art medical care
• Religious diversity
• Numerous recreational opportunities
• A variety of cultural offerings - performing and fine arts
• Outstanding youth programs

Opportunities all around -

• Pro-business atmosphere: easy permitting; minimal union activity; competitive wage salary; mult-level government support system (local, state, federal)
• Formation of CLEDA - Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance - 8 Central Louisiana parishes pooling their resources to increase economic development through new capital investments and jobs and the expansion of existing businesses
• Above average safety/fire protection
• Competitive construction costs
• Designated Renewal Community, Enterprise Zone, and Quality Job Zone

Temperate Region -

• Moderate climate
• Sound location above the coast and below the southern frost line
• Clean environment