How to Start a Business
St. Landry Parish citizens have an entrepreneurial spirit unique in the Greater Acadiana region. The parish's business base is primarily comprised of many small, medium, and family - owned businesses that were conceived, developed and grown right here in St. Landry.
To support local and small business development, SLED is also home to the Cajun Acceleration Station, an accelerator for small businesses. Its mission is to foster a community where new and growing businesses create jobs and opportunities for residents, increasing quality of life, population and prosperity.
Business Resources
Starting a business can be overwhelming. Please see multiple resources you may need listed here. Our job is to help you succeed. Let us help you with questions navigating permits and government process and any other issues that may arise. Our network of information sources, databases, contacts, and programs can help you launch your business successfully. Call St. Landry Economic Development now at 337.948.1391.
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Opelousas - St. Landry Chamber
337.942.2683
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| Building Inspections/Permits Commercial and Residential 337.948.0388 Website |
Louisiana Secretary of State Register Business 225.922.2880 Website |
Eunice Chamber of Commerce
337.457.2565
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| St. Landry Parish Airport 337.407.1551 Website |
Louisiana Workforce Commission Post Job, Find Employees, Tax Credits, Unemployment Insurance & Research 225.342.3111 Website |
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Acadiana (MEPOL)
Services for Louisiana Manufacturers
337.482.6767
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Public Works
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Louisiana Office of State Purchasing
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Procurement Technical Assistance Centers - Acadiana (LA- PTAC)
Assist businesses operating under the U.S. Department of Defense
800.206.3545
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| Cajun Acceleration Station Startup Services for businesses 337.948.1391 |
Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals Food Enterprise Permit, Well & Septic 225.342.9500 Website |
Acadiana Small Business Development Center
Business Planning and Seminars
337.456.1837
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Small Business Administration
Startup, Expand, Finanicing, Grants, License,
Permits, HUB Zone
800.827.5722
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SCORE - Acadiana
Counseling from Former Executives
337.200.0431
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Internal Revenue Service
Federal Employer ID Number, Taxes
337.269.4036
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Census
Demographic & Market Research
800.923.8282
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