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Economic Development

Pointe Coupee Economic Development works with Louisiana's business leaders and government officials to foster a business environment that encourages the creation of new businesses, helps existing businesses thrive and grow, and attracts investment in the community. We are committed to workforce development and job growth. Pointe Coupee Economic Development markets our area at meetings, trade shows, and through the development of promotional materials. We assist Louisiana business and government in strategic planning to create a livable community and stronger economic base.

Director of Economic Development

Scot Byrd

P.O. Box 555

New Roads, LA 70760

225-638-3500 Office

225-638-9858 Fax

225-240-2280 Cell

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Name	Introduction
Commercial Properties in Pointe Coupee	A listing of commercial spaces, land, and business opportunities in Pointe Coupee Parish. *note: The accuracy of information provided is correct at time of posting. Pointe Coupee Economic Development does not guarantee the accuracy of information. Please contact the realtor.
Community Business Opportunities	A list of ideas for businesses that are needed in the parish
Development Ready Community Project	The City of New Roads was selected by LED (Louisiana Economic Development) to be one of 8 pilot communities to participate in a twelve month planning process to create a strategic plan to spur economic growth. You can look in this area to see updates on how the project is proceeding!
Economic Development Report	Follow this link to see a copy of our annual economic development report for Pointe Coupee Parish
Job Opportunities in Pointe Coupee	To view employer info, you will have to log into the workforce commission site. When clicking on a job opportunity, you will be directed to their site for more details.
Parish Economic Profile	A snapshot of the overall economy of Pointe Coupee (2007). A comparative analysis of the value-added and employment contribution of each major sector of the economy.
Pointe Coupee Port	Brochure with information of the Port of Pointe Coupee
Hotel Feasibility Study	Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana sponsored a hotel feasibility study to determine the need for additional accomodations. You can see a copy of it here as to potential locations in New Roads.
Parish Comprehensive Plan	Comprehensive Plan Adopted: The Pointe Coupee Parish Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury on August 18th, 2009.
Small Business Training Program	The State of Louisiana may pay to train your employees.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit	Your business can get a federal tax CREDIT of $2400 to $9000.
Workforce Investment Act	More WIA funding per capita is made available to Louisiana than to any other state. On-The-Job-Training (OJT) helps employers cut training costs in half by providing a 50% reimbursement of salary for training for up to six months.
MicroEnterprise Development Program	If you are a parent and your income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level, Louisiana may help you with starting your own business. INCLUDING START UP MONEY!