SLED assists both domestic and international companies in establishing operations and facilities in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.  SLED offers the following assistance to new businesses:

• Identifying viable sites for expansion, relocation or new construction
• Providing information about available sites and buildings
• Arranging tours of available properties
• Obtaining and distributing statistical information about St. Landry Parish 
• Assisting with local, state, and federal incentive programs
• Serving as a resource for workforce and education issues
• Acting as a liaison between business and local government