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Cleco Corporation (NYSE: CNL) is a regional energy provider that offers reasonable rates, reliable service to its customers and a diverse fuel mix that delivers low-cost power.

Cleco Corporation

Founded in 1968, the mission of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance the economic, business and community development of the Zachary area.

Zachary Chamber of Commerce

As the voice of the business community, the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to contribute to the widespread commercial and residential growth in West Ouachita. Our mission is to enhance economic growth by focusing on education, promotion and community development. We use our resources and regional partnerships to pursue improvements in the overall quality of life for the region. We strive to strengthen and foster a healthy business climate through improvements in transportation, healthcare, workforce development and community advocacy.

West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

West Feliciana Parish Community Development Foundation aims to promote growth, attract businesses, create job opportunities and enhance the overall economic well-being of the parish.

West Feliciana Parish Community Development Foundation

West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce provides a voice for the area on matters of economic, educational, social and public concerns, and to promote actions that develop pride and recognition for the West Calcasieu area.

West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce

The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is the leading force in the improvement of the business environment, the economic health and development and prosperity of the region. The chamber regularly assesses the needs of local business owners and executives, programs and initiatives are fashioned to deliver strategic solutions to those needs.

West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

The Washington Economic Development Foundation serves Washington Parish, located on the Mississippi / Louisiana border in Southeast Louisiana.  We provide information and assistance for businesses seeking to locate or expand operations.  Washington Parish has two business parks and numerous sites with infrastructure including rail and locations on major highways with easy access to Interstate Highways 55, 59, 10 and 12.

Washington Economic Development Foundation

Vivian and Oil City are ideally located between two interstate highways, I-30 to the north and I-20 to the south, access to these interstate highways are by U.S. Highway 71 and LA Highway 1. The north-south interstate I-49 extension, now under development, will run from I-10 in southern Louisiana to Kansas City.

Ward II Industrial District

The Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses with the goal of cultivating a better business environment for Ville Platte residents.

Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce

The Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the businesses and professional community and is dedicated to the growth, economic development and the quality of life for all of Vernon Parish.

Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is dedicated to building upon a strong economic base while maintaining the quality of life and vitality of our community and is actively engaged in the promotion, retention and attraction of business and industry. The mission of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is to create a positive business and community environment.

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce

Union Parish Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to work continually towards creating an environment that supports the businesses and communities by promoting Union Parish assets and resources; promoting opportunities for interaction among elected officials, policy makers and business leaders; keeping members abreast of issues that affect businesses and communities; and providing valuable information for new residents and visitors to the parish.

Union Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce connects the community in three ways: promoting free enterprise, building relationships within the community and acting as a resource to the younger generation through mentorship.

Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce

The Port of Lake Charles is a deepwater seaport in Lake Charles, Louisiana — located on the Calcasieu Ship Channel. It&#8217;s the nation&#8217;s 14th-busiest port district, based on tonnage. The Port manages the Calcasieu Ship Channel, which runs inland 36 miles and extends out into the Gulf of America another 32 miles. The Port of Lake Charles’ official name is the Lake Charles Harbor &amp; Terminal District, which encompasses 203 square miles. It&#8217;s a port of choice for breakbulk, specialty and project cargo, ranging from International lumber shipments to global industrial needs. It&#8217;s also “America&#8217;s Energy Corridor,” serving as the world&#8217;s No. 1 LNG export area.

The Port of Lake Charles

Advocating for your industry, promoting your small business, helping to design policies and practices that affect your business positively, that is what your Chamber has been doing for business in Iberia Parish since 1939.

The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Chamber Southwest is to develop Southwest Louisiana by creating economic opportunity, and demanding responsible government and quality education.

The Chamber Southwest Louisiana

Terrebonne Economic Development Authority works to market Terrebonne Parish for business growth and diversification of the economy. Services include offering site-location assistance, identification of incentive programs, information about employee training opportunities, providing economic and population data, business-training seminars and technical assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Terrebonne Economic Development Authority

Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation, Inc. identifies new job and investment opportunities, making it easier for existing businesses to retain workers and expand. The foundation also addresses education and workforce development needs, advocating for economic development and public policy on behalf of parish citizens.

Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation, Inc.

Tallulah Chamber of Commerce fosters economic development and promotes the growth of new and existing businesses.

Tallulah Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1981, St. Tammany Corporation&#8217;s mission is to promote the existing businesses in St. Tammany and to attract new business and employment opportunities to the Northshore.

St. Tammany Corporation

St. Mary Parish Economic Development advocates for businesses and promotes community growth, building a stronger business community.

St. Mary Parish Economic Development

The chamber strives to promote the economic, educational and governmental interests of the business community; to promote integrity and just and equitable principals in business in the community; to acquire and distribute area statistics and information; and generally to assist the advancement and progress of the business community in the St. Mary area.

St. Mary Chamber of Commerce

St. Martin Economic Development Authority stimulates growth in the parish, offering services to help businesses grow and expand while also increasing the local sales tax base.

St. Martin Economic Development Authority

St. Landry Economic Development was formed in 1997 for the purpose of attracting a new job creating industry for St. Landry Parish. St. Landry Economic Development generates their own working capital and no parish tax dollars are used to fund the organization’s efforts.

St. Landry Parish Economic Development

St. John the Baptist Parish Business Training Center offers technical assistance training to small businesses in the parish via the Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) program. The program connects entrepreneurs to services such as one-on-one consulting, monthly workshops, training, and more.

St. John the Baptist Parish, Business Training Center

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St. John the Baptist Parish Economic Development Department

St. James Parish Department of Economic Development helps businesses through all the phases of development, from choosing a site or expanding to training their workforce.

St. James Parish Department of Economic Development

St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Foundation helps break down business barriers, creating a competitive business climate for new and existing companies alike.

St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Foundation

The St. Bernard Chamber is a professional business organization committed to the representation and support of our local business community. With the help of our membership and the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chamber continues to grow while cultivating a better business environment for St. Bernard Parish and providing growth opportunities for our members.

St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce

The goal of the North Webster Parish Chamber of Commerce is to promote the commercial, industrial, civic, cultural and general interest of Springhill, Cullen, Sarepta, Shongaloo, Cotton Valley and all of North Webster Parish.

Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce

The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (SWLA) is the umbrella organization of the Chamber/SWLA, the SWLA Alliance Foundation and the Southwest Louisiana Partnership for Economic Development. These regional economic development organizations, each with its own board of directors, have combined resources to strengthen the business recruiting and retention efforts for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes.

Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (SWLA)

Southeast Business Center&#8217;s mission is to facilitate economic development by providing a regional &#8220;one-stop-shop&#8221; for economic development activity in Southeast Louisiana and to develop partnerships that directly or indirectly contribute to economic renewal and diversification.

Southeast Louisiana Business Center

We are the official regional economic development organization for the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne.

COLAB

COLAB, formerly the South Louisiana Economic Council, is a regionally focused economic development agency servicing the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne. Formed in 1983, SLEC provides industrial assistance and programs designed to create economic growth for the Bayou Region.

The Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBAACC) serves as an advocate for the creation, growth and general welfare of the African American business in the Shreveport Bossier metropolitan area.

Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBAACC)

A volunteer organization, the Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen the business climate, promote community development and enhance the economic vitality of the region.

Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce pulls together volunteers from all segments of the community with the purpose and intent of making the community the best it can be relative to the business climate, political process and the many facets of that measurement known as “quality of life.” The chamber acts as a legislative body for area businesses, adopting policies and resolutions conducive to producing a strong local economy.

Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

The River Region Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to grow, strengthen and unify businesses in the River Region. It is dedicated to building relationships that will impact and improve the quality of life, as well as create a pro-business environment in St. Charles, St. James and St. John parishes.

River Region Chamber of Commerce

Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that supports local business needs, promotes economic development and serves as a resource for the region.

Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Red River Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses with the goal of cultivating a better business environment for Red River Parish residents.

Red River Parish Chamber of Commerce

Rayville Economic Development promotes business interests and economic development within the community. Working with The office also w0rks to establish, relocate and expand enterprises throughout Rayville. The Office of Economic Development also promotes the Industrial Park, sale of lots and the orderly development of projects within the park.

Rayville Economic Development

The Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL) is a non-profit trade association that represents voluntary member ports and affiliated organizations in order to encourage economic development within the State of Louisiana.

Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL)

The mission of the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce is to promote and advance the economic development of the Ponchatoula community. Furthermore, it will work with community leaders, businesses and organizations to meet the needs of the citizens of the Ponchatoula area and Tangipahoa Parish region.

Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce

The Pollock Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses with the goal of cultivating a better business environment for Pollock, Louisiana residents.

Pollock Area Chamber of Commerce

Plaquemines is Louisiana’s southernmost parish where the great Mississippi River meets the Gulf of America. It is home to some of the best commercial and sportsman fishing areas in the world. Plaquemines Parish produces millions of pounds of shrimp, oysters, crabs and fish annually contributing to the state’s seafood industry; one of the leading sources of income and largest employers in Louisiana. Plaquemines Parish is the operational center for the offshore oil and gas industry. From the oil field to the marine industry, farming, commercial fishing, shipping and construction, all different types of business and industry thrive in Plaquemines Parish.

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development

Pineville Downtown Development District aims to develop Pineville&#8217;s downtown district, stimulating economic activity.

Pineville Downtown Development District

The Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce coordinates efforts of commerce, industry and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound, healthy business climate in St. Landry Parish.

Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce

One Acadiana, formerly the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, is currently transforming into a national-caliber regional economic development organization serving a nine-parish (South) area in south Louisiana.

One Acadiana

The Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge directs the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the government.

Office of the Mayor-President, City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish

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

Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce

Grow NELA is a private, nonprofit corporation utilizing local, state, federal and private resources and programs to enhance the region’s economic competitiveness. Parishes served include: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union and West Carroll.

Grow NELA

North Webster Parish Industrial District&#8217;s promotes employment opportunities and economic development by recruiting new businesses, supporting job retention and meeting the needs of existing businesses and industries.

North Webster Parish Industrial District

The Springhill North Webster Chamber advocates for and promotes businesses within North Webster parish, upholding sound business practices, hosting community events, and promoting local economic development.

North Webster Chamber of Commerce

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) is a public-private partnership dedicated to the positive and sustainable economic development of the 14 parishes it serves in North Louisiana. The NLEP and its many partners work with both existing and prospective companies to facilitate the attraction and retention of capital investment and meaningful job opportunities. Parishes served are: Bossier, Bienville, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Jackson, Lincoln, Moreouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine, Union and Webster.

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP)

The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s mission is to create and build the optimum environment to foster aggressive business growth, human and workforce development and quality job creation.

New Orleans Chamber of Commerce

One of the few accredited economic development organizations worldwide, the New Orleans Business Alliance was formed in 2010 through a coalition of business and civic leaders to employ the best practices in economic development to position New Orleans as the ideal intersection of commerce and culture.
As the official economic development partnership for New Orleans and the hub of its business community, NOBA&#8217;s goal is to continue to show the world that New Orleans is the best American city for business investment, quality of life and inclusive economic opportunity.

New Orleans Business Alliance

The mission of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership which promotes commerce in Natchitoches Parish by unifying the business and professional communities, fostering the free-enterprise system, influencing the direction of governmental, educational and economic issues and providing member services for the purpose of creating profitable opportunities for a better Natchitoches Parish.

Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce

Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s goal is to help the parish become a great place to live, work and play.

Morehouse Parish Chamber of Commerce

Founded by community stakeholders in 1984, Morehouse Economic Development Corporation focuses on diversifying business in the area, marketing area resources to promote the economy of the parish.

Morehouse Economic Development Corporation

Morehouse Economic Development Corporation was founded by community stakeholders as a non-profit organization in 1984 to focus on diversification of area business. The organization serves the City of Bastrop, Villages of Bonita, Collinston, Mer Rouge, Oak Ridge and communities of Log Cabin and Beekman.
The organization is proactive in strategic planning for developing the economy of the parish through marketing of area resources.

Morehouse Economic Development Commission

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business-led, business-driven organization that is non-partisan, private, membership-based organization dedicated to economic growth. It is the voice for the business community through the efforts in workforce development, governmental relations, transportation and infrastructure, and business and economic growth.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce

The Ministers of Economic Development of Central Louisiana (MOED) is committed to building the foundation for a stronger, economically empowered community through a strategic focus on education, entrepreneurship, job creation, workforce development and housing.

Ministers of Economic Development of Central Louisiana (MOED)

The mission of the Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce is to encourage businesses to work together and to serve as a business advocate for the advancement of the community.

Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce

The Marksville Chamber of Commerce serves as a leader and advocate for the membership by promoting a strong business climate in Marksville and facilitating positive community interaction that will result in continued economic development and an enhanced quality of life.

Marksville Chamber of Commerce

MEPOL provides Louisiana’s manufacturing companies with a wide array of fundamental services, helping them to become more efficient, resilient and strong in an increasingly competitive global market.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Southwest

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Southeast

MEPOL provides Louisiana&#8217;s manufacturing companies with a wide array of fundamental services, helping them to become more efficient, resilient and strong in an increasingly competitive global market.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Northwest

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Northeast

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Central

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Capital

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Bayou

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) – Acadiana

Sponsored by South Louisiana Community College, MEPOL is part of the nationwide Manufacturing Extension Partnership of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. MEPOL has field offices throughout the state to service companies in rural and urban areas. MEPOL provides Louisiana’s manufacturing companies with a wide array of fundamental services, helping them to become more efficient, resilient and strong in an increasingly competitive global market.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL)

Headquartered at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, MEPOL is part of the nationwide Manufacturing Extension Partnership of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. MEPOL has field offices throughout the state to service companies in rural and urban areas.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission (formerly known as the Louisiana Department of Labor) provides unemployment and employment resources for Louisiana residents, as well as business and labor information and services.

Louisiana Workforce Commission

The mission of the LPFA is to further education, healthcare, economic development and job creation in Louisiana in order to make Louisiana a better place to work, live and raise families. LPFA fulfills this mission by serving as a conduit issuer of tax-exempt and taxable bonds for Louisiana and its citizens. They also make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable by providing discounted student loans to students and parents through their SuperTop student loan program.

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA)

The Office of State Purchasing (OSP) is responsible for standardizing, procuring or supervising the procurement of all goods, services and major repairs required by state agencies.

Louisiana Office of State Purchasing

The Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD) is a non-profit trade organization whose mission is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Louisiana through education, public policy advocacy and collaboration.

Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD)

The mission of the agency is to provide comprehensive care and quality service to Louisiana’s Veterans and their families with regard to health care, education, disability benefits, long-term care and burial honors.

Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Culture, Recreation &amp; Tourism (CRT) seeks to preserve and enhance Louisiana&#8217;s unique heritage and natural landscape, provide cultural, informational and recreational resources and promote the use of these resources by our diverse citizens and visitors.

Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT)

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Louisiana Department of Agriculture

We care passionately that the people of central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency-deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract and retain employees in places where people want to live. We measure success by the region&#8217;s median household income increasing faster than the nation as a whole. We will not be limited by our history; we will be defined by our future. We think in decades, but act in the moment.

Louisiana Central

The Louisiana Business Incubation Association (LBIA) is a state association of business incubators and their supporters. LBIA was established to promote alliances among incubators, governmental agencies and professional economic developers in order to promote the growth and diversification of our state’s businesses and economy.

Louisiana Business IncubationAssociation (LBIA)

The Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts (LAPDD) is comprised of all eight State Planning Districts working together as partners to advance the development of Louisiana. LAPDD has specific interests in recovery and resiliency, job creation and retention and capacity.

Louisiana Association of Planning & Development Districts (LAPDD)

The Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) is a membership driven, non-profit organization formed in order to bring together the Executives of the Chambers of Commerce throughout the state. The Organization serves as a catalyst to network and educate the Executives and the staffs within the statewide chamber areas.

Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE)

The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce supports and facilitates the growth and expansion of Livingston Parish by providing an environment that encourages both residential and business communities working together to build a healthy economy.

Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce

The Livingston Economic Development Council helps businesses thrive in Livingston Parish, showcasing competitive advantages, development-ready sites, and more to businesses looking to relocate to the region.

Livingston Economic Development Council

Created in 1988, LaSalle Economic Development District fosters sustainable economic and community development throughout the parish.

LaSalle Economic Development District

Lake Providence Port Commission regulates port area commerce and traffic.

Lake Providence Port Commission

Located five miles south of Lake Charles, Lake Charles Regional Airport is a public-use airport that began operating in 1961.

Lake Charles Regional Airport

Lafourche Parish Economic Development&#8217;s mission is to support and grow existing businesses and industries, improving quality of life for residents and visitors.

Lafourche Parish Economic Development

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven, non-profit organization of businesses and professionals who work together to strengthen the business climate and the quality of life for the communities of Thibodaux, Raceland, Mathews, Lockport, Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Golden Meadow, Leeville, Grand Isle and Port Fourchon.

Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Provides assistance to local companies in their growth, market development and workforce development efforts; to recruit additional companies considering locating in this area; and to assist in the development of new companies in order to diversify the economy within Lafayette Parish.

Lafayette Economic Development Authority

The Office of Marketing and Agricultural Development, through the Agricultural Economic Development Division, is responsible for administering the financial programs offered through the Louisiana State Market Commission and by providing economic and business development services. The programs also include loan and loan guarantees. The division’s primary goals are to create jobs and to add value to Louisiana’s raw commodities by encouraging the location of further processing industries in Louisiana.

LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry

The Kinder Louisiana Chamber of Commerce supports, promotes, and enhances the business of its members and the economic, cultural and civic environment of the community.

Kinder Louisiana Chamber of Commerce

The Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of promoting the commercial, civic, industrial and general welfare of the Kaplan area, the city of Kaplan and Vermilion Parish. The chamber is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian organization.

Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce

Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission&#8217;s goal is to drive the retention and creation of quality jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment in the parish, building a competitive and resilient local economy.

Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission

The mission of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is to work for the business community, enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment and advance the quality of life in Jefferson Parish.

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Davis Parish Office of Economic Development&#8217;s goal is to introduce the parish to prospective clients, grow local businesses, expand economic diversity, and create quality jobs for parish citizens.

Jeff Davis Parish Office of Economic Development

The mission of the Jeff Davis Parish Business Alliance is to enhance the ability of the rural communities to develop, grow and improve the overall quality of life by targeting financial and technical resources in areas of greatest need through activities of greatest potential. The goals of this organization are to create opportunities, leverage government resources and to promote private sector development.

Jeff Davis Parish Business Alliance

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