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A14 Market forces

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FIRST AMERICAN BANK and Trust is a community bank with 24 locations in Southeast Louisiana. For over 100 years, First American Bank has served the financial needs of its communities. We began operations in St. James Parish in 1910 and now have expanded to 11 parishes, including Ascension and East Baton Rouge.

Today, First American Bank has total assets of $863 million. The size of the bank puts First American in a unique position to help both consumers and small businesses. We handle a large amount of construction loans for individuals as well as contractors. After construction is complete, a large percentage of those residential loans are maintained in our loan portfolio providing our customers with exceptional service from local employees. Additionally, we provide the small businesses in our community with loans as high as $10 million. In 2015, First American Bank originated $141 million in loans for its customers.

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THE LIBRARY MEANS BUSINESS... and your East Baton Rouge Parish Library is “writing the next chapter” on services and resources benefitting our business community.

Continually increasing usage of the dynamic new Main Library at Goodwood reinforces the direction taken by the Library Board to provide state-of-the-art facilities parish-wide, with comfortable and engaging spaces, robust technology, a variety of meeting rooms, and a broad range of programs and resources.

We’ve already begun that process at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch, repurposing the old Genealogy Room into a vibrant Teen Room, plus a number of collaborative work/study rooms. The River Center Library replacement project is underway; the new branch design incorporates a number of exciting, cutting-edge spaces and services. The public’s strong support of the 2015 tax millage renewal means renovation projects for other branches remain on track, beginning with capital improvements to the Jones Creek and Greenwell Springs Road Regional Libraries ... all on the Pay-As-You-Go plan.

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business owners. Mobile printing and fax-on-demand are just two of the latest business conveniences available at all libraries, while the Main Library’s Digital Lab now hosts Adobe Creative Cloud on PC or Mac. The Library also embraces emerging technologies: 3-D printing services, circulating arduino kits, robotics workshops and more. We provide the training tools as well as the training space—businesses may book the Digital Lab or other collaborative spaces at the Main Library.

The Digital Library delivers free access to specialized business resources, databases, educational programming and more 24/7, and online use has grown exponentially. The Library constantly is adding new digital products to meet and anticipate business needs, including workforce development tools like Lynda.com, Treehouse and Atomic Training. They complement other superior assets, such as Reference USA and Newsbank; Gale’s Small Business Resource Center; and new collections like Press Display and EBSCO’s Small Business Reference Center.

Check it out—all you need is your Library card!

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2016 FACTBOOK FROM THE SPONSORS

A PROFILE OF THE CAPITAL REGIONTHE NINE-PARISH Capital Region serves as the hub for Louisiana’s newest economic developments and growing, diverse population. With a full-time civilian workforce more than 260,000, the region is arguably one of Louisiana’s most important centers for industrial construction, manufacturing, education and government. SOURCES: U.S. Census, Louisiana Parish Population Projection Series 2010-2030

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No. 1Capital Investment and Job

Creation in LouisianaSouthern Business and Development

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No. 1State Workforce Training

Program (Louisiana/FastStart)Business Facilities

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No. 3Business Climate (Louisiana)

Business Facilities2015

No. 3Top Five Mississippi

River Corridor Metros,Total Corporate Facility Projects

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No. 3Best Cities in the Nation for

Women Entrepreneurs to Start a Business (Baton Rouge)

GoodCall2015

No. 3Best Mid-Sized City for Information Jobs

(Baton Rouge)NewGeography.com

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No. 3Area Development Leading

Locations: Top Ten Southern Cities (Baton Rouge)

Area Development2015

Top 5Most Business-Friendly States

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No. 4Top State Business Climate

Site Selection2015

ACCOLADESBATON ROUGE REMAINS in a position of economic strength, with both public and private entities

working to create a business environment in which companies want to invest and create jobs. The effort is paying off, with both Baton Rouge and Louisiana maintaining top national rankings in job

creation, workforce training, business climate, entrepreneurship and industrial expansion.

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Site Selection2015

No. 6Governor’s Cup New and

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No. 6Top 10 Mississippi River

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No. 7Best & Worst States for Business (Louisiana)

Chief Executive2015

No. 8Top States for Doing Business (Louisiana)

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Top 8Top Under the Radar Hub for

Investing (Baton Rouge)Investopedia

2015

No. 9Top Payroll to Population

Cities (Baton Rouge)Gallup2015

No. 32Top Places for Doing

Business (Baton Rouge)Forbes2015

No. 81Top Places for Job

Growth (Baton Rouge)Forbes2015

No. 122Top Places for Education

(Baton Rouge)Forbes2015


ASSESSING THE MARKET

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM abounds in the Capital Region’s economic sectors. From industry and banking to health care and higher education, there’s reason for hope and worry—though in some sectors, the worry is out-weighing the hope at the moment. Oil prices have continued their run of staying low, while higher education and health care continue to weather cuts in state funding. But the Baton Rouge area economy is diverse and creative enough to survive the negativity, according to business leaders in the area. Like seemingly everything else these days, much of the reason for concern centers on the state’s financial crisis. But despite the volatility, these six leaders still see plenty of reason for optimism in the future.

—Robert Stewart

ADAM KNAPPBaton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEOEconomic DevelopmentREASONS FOR WORRYSouth Louisiana experienced an industrial expansion boom in the last several years, thanks in large part to generous tax incentives handed out by the Jindal administration. But with the state running out of money and Democrat John Bel Edwards in the Governor’s Mansion, the incentives likely won’t roll out as freely anymore—especially if oil prices continue to stay low. The Legislature during the 2016 special session rolled back a host of tax incentives in an effort to raise some revenue for the state, which could further hamper economic development. “Of course, we are all watching closely the uncertainty created by the state’s financial position, and its effect on our tax climate, universities, and health care services,” says Adam Knapp, president and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMKnapp says the outlook for the Capital Region is best described as “cautious optimism” at the moment. In the most recent jobs report for February 2016, the Baton Rouge area added 8,500 non-farm jobs since February 2015, he notes. The region’s manufacturing sector was just rated the sixth most productive in the U.S. Natural gas prices are still low and are forecast to stay there, which could lead to continued expansion in the chemical and petrochemical manufacturing sectors. Both the construction and professional/business services industries in the area experienced greater than 10% job growth in 2014, and growth occurred in diverse fields such as computer programming, heavy construction and engineering services. “The region’s economy is diverse, and we believe it will show resiliency,” Knapp says.

TERI FONTENOTWoman’s Hospital President And CEOHealth CareREASONS FOR WORRYHealth care in Baton Rouge underwent some radical transformations in 2015, and that trend is likely to continue in 2016. Just last year, Baton Rouge General Medical Center shut down its Mid City campus emergency room, and urgent care clinics began sprouting up left and right. North Baton Rouge residents and community leaders are calling for a hospital in their health care-barren side of town. Meanwhile, because of the fiscal crisis, the state may not have enough money to pay the contracts it has with private hospitals such as Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center to care for poor and uninsured patients—which could lead the hospitals to walk away from the deal.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMWhile some things are changing for worse, others are changing for the better. The Baton Rouge Health District is coming to life—despite some opposition—and it could spark a collaborative revolution for the area’s health care institutions. More urgent care clinics keep popping up in an effort to fill the void left behind by shuttered facilities like the General’s Mid City ER and Earl K. Long charity hospital. Going forward, the hospitals appear to be shifting from a volume-driven business model to one of value and managing health. In other words, the goal is not to wait until a patient arrives at a hospital. “The definition of a hospital has changed from a place where patients seek medical care to helping them stay healthy and out of acute care settings,” says Teri Fontenot, president and CEO of Woman’s Hospital. “In addition, hospitals are increasingly involved in managing chronic medical conditions in the doctor’s office or outpatient settings to reduce costs and improve the patient’s quality of life.”

RAY BELTONSouthern University SystemPresident Higher EducationREASONS FOR WORRYHigher education has a particular reason to worry for 2016 and beyond. Like health care, it has been battered by cut after cut in state funding since 2008, and tuition rates have spiked to make up the difference. Southern University declared exigency in 2012 and reduced faculty and staff “profoundly,” according to Ray Belton, Southern University System president and chancellor of its Baton Rouge campus. LSU even flirted with the idea of exigency within the last year. TOPS was underfunded by some $28 million this fiscal year thanks to the state fiscal crisis, leaving the future of the enormously popular state scholarship program in doubt.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMAfter years of cuts, there’s plenty of momentum at the State Capitol to grow funding back to a more reasonable level—should lawmakers be able to find the money. Gov. John Bel Edwards has said nursing higher ed back to health in Louisiana is among his top priorities. Despite the challenges, local higher ed leaders seem to have an optimistic view. The merger of the Southern University System with the Baton Rouge campus has generated significant savings already, Belton says. Increased student recruitment yielded a 5% enrollment increase at the Baton Rouge campus in 2015, and graduation rates have improved steadily each year since 2012. “Southern remains poised for growth, ready to lead, and is evolving to meet the needs of an ever-changing higher educational marketplace,” Belton says. On the other side of town, the LSU Foundation, now led by former Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret, is in the midst of developing a massive fundraising campaign to invigorate LSU’s institutional advancement, which ranks among the bottom of its peer institutions. Should the new effort yield success, LSU likely will be better positioned to handle any future crisis.



GREG BOWSERLouisiana Chemical Association,Louisiana Chemical Industry AllianceExecutive Vice PresidentIndustryREASONS FOR WORRYIf any area of Baton Rouge’s economy has reason to worry in 2016, it’s the industrial sector. Wave after wave of projects were announced in the last few years while Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration was offering generous tax breaks to draw big business. But with the state facing a cash crunch, a host of tax raises and tax incentive rollbacks were passed by the Louisiana Legislature at the end of Jindal’s tenure in 2015 and in a special legislative session earlier this year under new Gov. John Bel Edwards. Much of the burden of those tax raises and rollbacks falls on the backs of businesses like chemical plants, leading outside companies to question whether to bring new plants and jobs to Louisiana. “The new taxes, like those on manufacturing machinery, equipment and utilities, hit the bottom lines of the job engines (aka chemical plants) already in Louisiana,” says Greg Bowser, executive vice president of the Louisiana Chemical Association and Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance. “They also affect major expansions and new investments which must now be reconsidered, putting the pencil to the higher costs of growing Louisiana jobs.” Add to that the low oil prices due to a global supply glut—and the thousands of jobs that have been shed in Louisiana in the process—and you’ve got a whirlwind of problems for the industrial sector.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMQuite frankly, there isn’t much room for optimism right now in the industrial sector. But if oil prices rise anytime soon—as unlikely as it is—it could provide a boost to a sagging sector that’s vital to Louisiana’s economy. If there’s any silver lining to find in this dark cloud, it’s this: The massive budget deficits seem to be causing lawmakers to look harder at the state’s many statutory funding dedications, or “stat deds,” in the state’s constitution. Freeing up some of those funds could provide some much-needed cash for the state, and in return, give the industrial sector a break. “Maybe a fresh look at our Louisiana constitution is necessary,” Bowser says. “Spoiler alert: this will create angst if you mention it to interests currently protected in the constitution!” Rewriting the state constitution would take a massive political effort and an inordinate amount of time, so there’s no chance it’ll happen in 2016.

MISSY EPPERSONRegions BankSenior Vice PresidentBanking and FinanceREASONS FOR WORRYJust like every other sector, low oil prices has led to some “knuckle biting” by banks and lenders closely associated with the oil field services industry, says Martha “Missy” Epperson, senior vice president at Regions Bank. The fiscal uncertainty at the State Capitol—which is closely tied to the oil prices—hasn’t helped the market either. Volatility in the stock market, which got off to a rough start early this year, and continued low interest rates have also put pressure on those planning for or already in retirement, Epperson says. “Business owners are making tough decisions regarding capital investments, owner distributions and retaining their experienced, trained workforce; trying to gauge how long the downturn will last,” she says.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMMergers and acquisitions are still well underway in the Capital Region, Epperson says. Just last year, Business First Bank’s acquisition of American Gateway Bank was finalized, creating what is believed to be the largest community bank based in Baton Rouge. “Several others are in process and optimistic about the probability of transactions closing and generating proceeds sufficient enough to meet their family’s needs for current and future generations,” Epperson says. The stock market volatility seems to have slowed, for now at least, which can ease some investors’ fears. And despite the oil bust, Epperson also points to the “historically high” number of industrial construction projects still planned for south Louisiana, which should continue to bring investment activity to the Baton Rouge area economy.

TIFFANY PALMERGreater Baton Rouge Association of RealtorsPresidentReal EstateREASONS FOR WORRYLocal experts generally consider the Baton Rouge real estate market healthy, but the market still has its flaws. The local industrial real estate sector absorbed some 440,000 square feet of space in 2015—a large amount, but only a third of the 1.2 million absorbed in 2014. Just like everything else, the industrial market slowdown has been blamed on low oil prices. Local real estate experts are also questioning whether the Capital Region multifamily market is overbuilt, with 1,500 new units built last year and thousands more scheduled to come online in the next two years. In the residential sector, inventory is low, making it difficult on buyers looking for a home. And the low oil prices could cause some prospective homebuyers to put off making a purchase this year. “There is some potential for future issues if oil prices remain low for a long period of time,” says Tiffany Palmer, a Baton Rouge realtor with Pro Sold Realty and president of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.

REASONS FOR OPTIMISMMost local real estate experts have good reason to look at the Baton Rouge market as a glass-half-full situation. While oil prices remain low, the Capital Region’s diverse economy has insulated the market from volatility, Palmer says. “Fortunately, the chemical plants, technology firms and higher education add to the economy in our area to even out some of the petro dependence,” she says. “Long periods of inventory at the low levels we’ve seen lately could hamper sales, but fortunately the annual spring selling season is beginning, bringing an influx of new properties.” On the commercial side, retail real estate vacancies are up this spring, but local retail rentals were dubbed “a unicorn” in 2015 by Jonathan Walker of Maestri-Murrell after rental rates rose and occupancy rates went down.

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Projected Baton Rouge area population in 2016

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Projected net new jobs in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2016

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Source: Baton Rouge Area Chamber 2016 Economic Outlook

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1 / LOCAL HOSPITALSThe Capital Region’s health care sector is in a state of flux and in the months to come there will be still more changes. General Health System, which owns Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and Ochsner Health Systems recently announced a partnership that will effectively combine their local operations, strengthening both entities and increasing their competitiveness. Market leader Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, meanwhile, is adjusting to changes made to its three-year-old partnership agreement with the state, under which it has provided charity care and training to LSU residents. At the same time, the state is expanding Medicaid, adding thousands of eligible new patients to the rolls under its Bayou Health Plan. The change will move the state further away from a so-called safety net system and toward one where health care dollars follow the patients, which will have implications for all providers in the market.

2 / THE PETROCHEMICAL SECTORWhen oil prices first began falling in 2014, economists cautiously projected stabilization by mid-2015. Now, it’s mid-2016 and the prices have stayed perilously low. So far, Baton Rouge has been spared the pain that nearby cities more heavily invested in upstream operations and the service sector have felt. Still, several of the major industrial expansion projects planned for petrochemical plants in the nine-parish Capital Region have been shelved, or at least delayed until prices again pick up. Among the repercussions already being felt is the much-hyped workforce shortage that was projected for the area, which never materialized now that construction in the area has slowed from what was anticipated. Some companies have also experienced layoffs. While no one can predict when oil prices will rise again, it’s fairly certain that the longer they remain depressed, the less robust the anticipated industrial expansion boom will be.

3 / WATER CAMPUSMore than one year after work crews broke ground on the Water Campus, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s research park devoted to river and deltaic studies planned for a 33-acre area between Nicholson Drive and River Road just south of downtown, construction is now underway on three buildings. The $16 million Center for River Studies, which will house a full-scale model of the lower Mississippi River, is scheduled for completion later this year. The office building that will house the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is also in the works, as is the signature Education and Research Center that is being built on the old city dock and will house the Water Institute of the Gulf. A fourth building, meanwhile, is in the planning stages. The campus is expected to be a catalyst for economic development in the area, attracting world-class researchers and engineers. It will also add thousands of feet of new office space to the downtown market.

4 / OLD GOODWOODOne of the city’s older neighborhoods is becoming one of its hottest growth areas at the moment. A handful of young developers, led primarily by Mike Hogstrom of Onsite Design and Development, is rapidly buying up what few undeveloped parcels remain in the area. They’re creating infill developments such as Étage Gardens on Government Street near Jefferson Highway, Township at Old Goodwood, and Overton Walk at Old Hammond Highway and Cove Court. The firm is also involved in the redevelopment of the old Goodwood Plantation, which will be the centerpiece for a residential development called Adelia at Old Goodwood. Both Millenials and retiring baby boomers alike are drawn to the area because of its old growth, older homes and relative walkability—factors that are also fueling commercial development along nearby Jefferson Highway.

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5 / TOWNE CENTEROne of the city’s premier retail properties has a new owner, or more precisely, a new partial owner. Earlier this year, a group of Texas-based investors, Moody Rambin, acquired land owner Phil Witter’s 50% interest in the 440,000-square-foot shopping center at the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, settled a long-running lawsuit between Witter and his partners in the development, Steve Keller and Everett Jackson, who will continue to maintain their 50% ownership interest. Though Keller and Jackson’s Creekstone Properties will continue to manage the property, the resolution to the legal dispute will enable them to make improvements to the property that have been on the drawing board for some time. There also are plans to attract new tenants to several vacant spaces—particularly on the Jefferson Highway side of the shopping center, which historically has been plagued with higher turnover than the stores on the other side.

6 / ROUZANDeveloper Tommy Spinosa’s traditional neighborhood development in Southdowns is thriving on the residential side. Level Homes, which is developing most of the TND’s residential phases, can’t get its hands on lots fast enough, so high is demand for the homes. But the project’s commercial portion, the Village Center, has stalled after planned anchor tenant Alamo Drafthouse canceled its lease agreement earlier this year. It’s not entirely clear why the deal fell through, though in part it was related to a setback issue and how close commercial buildings could be located to Perkins Road. Still, without a major draw, which the popular movie theater would have been, Spinosa effectively returns to square one, not that nearby residents are disappointed by the turn of events. Their issue with Rouzan was always the fear it would overtax the area’s infrastructure, so the longer commercial development stays away, from their perspective, the better.

7 / NORTH BATON ROUGEThe long-neglected northern part of the parish is suddenly getting a lot of attention, due—in no small measure—to the fact that 2016 is an election year. But regardless of the motivations of community leaders and mayoral candidates, the focus on the area is both overdue and badly needed. Some of the efforts underway are concentrated on creating an economic development district in the area, which would give incentives to developers who invest in north Baton Rouge. Others are focused more narrowly on delineating a health care district, which would codify financial incentives for investors that develop hospitals and clinics. Then there are those just holding forums and bringing issues to the table. What may come of these efforts once elections are over remain to be seen, but it’s a safe bet the next mayor-president will have a mandate to make north Baton Rouge more of a priority.

8 / DOWNTOWN EASTWhen the Downtown Development District legally expanded its boundaries two years ago, it called the new portion of downtown—that area east of Interstate 110 to 22nd Street—Downtown East. The name couldn’t have come at a better time. In recent months redevelopment activity in Downtown East has mushroomed, with projects like the Elysian II, a multifamily development underway on Spanish Town Road; the renovation of the Arkel Building, which consumes almost an entire block on Florida Street; and the rehab of the Old Northside Motors Exchange Building on Scenic Highway, which is now a shared creative space. The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, meanwhile, is beginning to look for a developer to overhaul the former Entergy site at 1509 Government St., which, if and when completed, is expected to be the catalyst for redevelopment in the area.

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BUSINESS CLIMATEA snapshot of the Capital Region’s indicators

4.8% Baton Rouge MSA unemployment rate, February 2016

4.9%90,500 Number of private-sector jobs added in Louisiana between January

2008 and November 2015. The state ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 2 in the South for private-sector employment growth in that time period.

$19 billion Amount of new investment associated with projects worked by state and regional economic development officials and announced in 2015

Peer cities* average unemployment rate, August 2015 *As identified by Baton Rouge Area Chamber

BATON ROUGE-AREA BANKING 37

FDIC institutions in market, 2015 $19.1 billion Total deposits, 2015

LOUISIANA TAXES

Corporations pay taxes on net income at the following rates

Individual income tax rate For single, married filing separately or head of household

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Total deposits, 2015Total deposits, 2015



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BUSINESS TAX CLIMATE RANKINGS FOR LOUISIANA BY THE TAX FOUNDATION FOR 2016

396,873 Capital Region total nonfarm employment, January 2016 (not seasonally adjusted)

369,300 375,000

CAPITAL REGION AVERAGE NONFARM EMPLOYMENT

381,500 394,900 407,400*

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Overall rank

Corporate Sales

+7.7%

REAL ESTATE TRENDS FOR THE NINE-PARISH CAPITAL REGION(MARCH 2015 TO MARCH 2016)

Homes sold

Average home sales prices

+120%

EAST BATON ROUGE PERMITTING TRENDS, Q3 2014 TO Q3 2015

Residential Commercial

SOURCE: Baton Rouge Area Chamber, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Site Selection, Louisiana Economic Development, FDIC, Louisiana Department of Revenue, Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors, City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish, The Tax Foundation, Louisiana Workforce Commission

*Estimated


TALENT EMPLOYERS IN THE CAPITAL REGION draw from a well-educated and skilled workforce throughout the nine-parish region. The region’s relatively low cost of living means employers can tap into a strong workforce no matter where they base their operations. For their part, employees are able to choose from a variety of communities in which to live and enjoy the lifestyle that best fits their needs.

AS OF JANUARY 2016

419,300 CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

397,100EMPLOYED

22,200 UNEMPLOYED

5.3% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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SOURCES: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Workforce Commission



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Projected top five growing occupations in Louisiana (2012 to 2022)

EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

EMPLOYMENT CHANGE

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4,648

11,936

14,792

22,185

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Projected top five growing industries in Louisiana (2012 to 2022)

MANAGEMENT OF COMPANIES & ENTERPRISES

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Degrees offered by public colleges in Louisiana

Diploma 2,520 Certificates 6,730 Associates 5,788 Post-associate certificate 17 Bachelor’s 18,296 Post-bachelor certificate 148 Master’s 5,128 Post-master’s certificate 13 Doctoral 562 Post-doctoral certificate 0 Specialist 37 Other 1,094 Total 40,333

Source: Louisiana Board of Regents, for years 2014-2015

EDUCATIONIN AN EFFORT to achieve excellence in education, the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Board of Regents continue to improve and advance innovation in primary and postsecondary education, higher education and vocational training. According to U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools in 2015, their efforts are starting to pay off. Louisiana has four gold, five silver and 81 bronze medal schools. The state is also recognized for its career and technical education. With promising charter schools and STEM programs redefining primary and secondary education, Louisiana’s best days are ahead as students become better prepared to tackle jobs in the Capital Region’s booming industrial sector and ever-growing innovation scene.

2013-14 Louisiana high school graduation rate Source: Louisiana Department of Education

74.6% 50.4%College graduation rate among public

institutions Source: Board of Regents

66.6%2014 college retention

rate among public institutions

Source: Board of Regents

Education by the numbers

2016 LSU national ranking

Source: 2016 edition of Best Colleges, National Universities, U.S. News and World Report

129 2015 Average

ACT scoreSource: Louisiana Department of Education

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Top 10 undergraduate degrees awarded at Louisiana’s four-year

universities 1. Business Administration, Management

and Operations

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

3. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

4. Biology, General

5. Psychology, General

6. Teacher Education and Professional Development (levels and management)

7. Teacher Education and Professional Development (subject areas)

8. Accounting and Related Services

9. Communication and Media Studies

10. Criminal Justice and Corrections

Top 10 degrees/certificates awarded at Louisiana’s two-year

colleges 1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General

Studies and Humanities

2. Business Operations Support and Assistant Services

3. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

4. Precision Metal Working

5. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

6. Business/Commerce, General

7. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

8. Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies

9. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

10. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Source: Louisiana Board of Regents

LSU

Southeastern Louisiana University

Southern University and A&M College

Our Lady of the Lake College

Baton Rouge Community College Northshore Technical

Community College(Hammond campus)

River Parishes Community College

Colleges in the Capital Region

1. Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2. Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

3. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School

4. Prairieville Middle School

5. Dutchtown High School

6. Oak Grove Primary School

7. Dutchtown Middle School

8. Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academy Immersion Magnet

9. Dutchtown Primary School

10. Mayfair Laboratory School

Top 10 Capital Region schools

Source: Louisiana Department of Education, 2015 SPS District Performance Scores across the nine-parish Capital Region.


$18.31 BILLION

Total value of exports

Nº. 20 Rank among top 100 U.S.

metros in total value of exports

31.7%

Exports as a share of metro area GDP

Nº. 1 Rank among top 100 U.S.

metros in exports as a share of metro area GDP

59,774 Total export-supported jobs

+9.1%

Growth in value of exports, 2008-2014

CAPITAL REGION EXPORTS BY

THE NUMBERS

BRAZIL$534 million7.1% share

CHINA$633 million8.4% share

BELGIUM$466 million6.2% share

MEXICO$1.33 BILLION17.7% SHARE

CANADA$582 million7.7% share

TOP INDUSTRIES BY VALUE OF EXPORTSBY VALUE OF EXPORTS IN 2014 AND SHARE OF TOTAL EXPORT VALUE

TOP EXPORT MARKETS

A GLOBAL ECONOMYINTERNATIONAL TRADE IS an important element of both the Louisiana and Capital Region economies. The U.S. Chamber Enterprising States 2015 report ranked Louisiana as the No. 1 state in the U.S. for Transportation and Trade, placing first in export intensity and second in export growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division, for the seven years ending in

2014 (latest available data), Louisiana’s export growth (114%) nearly tripled the growth of U.S. exports (41%). Louisiana’s exports totaled almost $65 billion in 2014, ranking the state No. 6 in the country for exports. Since January 2008, Louisiana has ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for attracting the most foreign direct investment per capita, according to fDi Intellegence magazine.

PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS$6.1 billion33.5%

BASIC CHEMICALS$5.7 billion31.2%

RESINS & SYNTHETIC RUBBERS$2.9 billion16.1%

PESTICIDES & FERTILIZERS $569.6 million3.1%

CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING ROYALTIES$525.6 million2.9%

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BELGIUM• Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc.

IRELAND• Big River Industries Inc.

SWITZERLAND• Syngenta Crop Protection Inc.• A B B Inc.

MEXICO• Mexichem Fluor Inc.

JAPAN• BFS Retail and Commercial Ops• Elliott Co• Shintech Louisiana LLC

GERMANY• BASF Corp.• Odom Hydrographic Systems Intl.• Siemens Industry Inc.

FRANCE• Air Liquide America LP• Epsco International Inc.• Rhodia Inc.

CANADA• PCS Nitrogen Inc.• Action Oilfield Services Inc.

INDIA• CMC Americas Inc.

INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES WITH A PRESENCE IN THE CAPITAL REGION

SOURCES: Brookings Institute, International Trade Administration, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

UNITED KINGDOM• Shell Chemical• Shell Oil• BP Lubricants USA• Drax

TAIWAN• Formosa Plastics Corp.• TTM & R• Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America• J-M Manufacturing Co Inc.

United Kingdom-based Drax Biomass manufactures wood pellets to use for renewable low-carbon power generation. The company has facilities at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Amite and Bastrop. The wood pellets are loaded onto ships at the port and shipped to Europe, where they are used for power generation. Two large storage domes constructed at the port hold more than 40,000 tons of pellets each; the Baton Rouge facility can process 2 million metric tons of pellets—and load and ship 40 cargo vessels—annually.

The TBC Princess docks at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge to retrieve the first shipment of wood pellets from Drax Biomass in April 2015.

A train at dock near Drax Biomass.

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SMALL BUSINESSSize of businesses in Capital Region by industry

SMALL BUSINESSES ARE an integral part of the Capital Region’s social and economic landscape. Reflecting entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for innovation, firms with fewer than 100 employees account for 76.7% of all establishments. The Capital Region is small-business friendly: The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council has ranked Louisiana among the top 20 states in the nation for entrepreneurship and small business, thanks to its low personal income, property and unemployment taxes as well as other factors.

INDUSTRY MICRO SMALL MEDIUM LARGE(Number of establishments) <10 employees 10-99 employees 100-499 employees >500 employees

Retail trade (2,832) 43.8% 18.1% 3.4% 34.7%

Professional, scientific & technical services (2,157) 75.5% 15.3% 2.3% 6.9%

Health care & social assistance (1,920) 53.9% 28.8% 8.1% 9.2%

Other services (1,794) 74.4% 18.9% 2.6% 4.2%

Construction (1,550) 70.4% 20.3% 2.5% 6.8%

Accommodation & food services (1,462) 39.3% 33.9% 4.7% 22.1%

Finance & insurance (1,332) 43.5% 13.8% 7.7% 35.1%

Wholesale trade (973) 43.8% 26.4% 7.6% 22.2%

Administration, support, waste management & remediation services (863) 57.5% 20.8% 4.2% 17.5%

Real estate, rental & leasing (724) 66.4% 11.9% 5.4% 16.3%

Manufacturing (585) 51.6% 25.8% 7.2% 15.4%

Transportation & warehousing (507) 48.5% 15.6% 5.1% 30.8%

Information (248) 35.5% 9.7% 3.6% 51.2%

Arts, entertainment & recreation (237) 67.5% 23.6% 6.3% 2.5%

Educational services (217) 48.9% 37.3% 6.0% 7.8%

Management of companies & enterprises (139) 7.2% 20.1% 17.3% 55.4%

Mining, oil and gas extraction (73) 57.5% 19.2% 2.7% 20.6%

Utilities (66) 18.2% 7.5% 18.2% 56.1%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (46) 67.4% 23.9% 2.2% 6.5%

TOTAL (17,725) 55.8% 20.9% 4.7% 18.6%

Some industry percentages do not add up to 100 due to rounding.



COMPANY EMPLOYEES 2013 REVENUE

Lipsey’s 75 $265,000,000

Lavigne Oil Co. 32 $168,581,010

Lyons Specialty Co. 87 $118,495,884

The Celtic Group 74 $104,962,000

Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge 85 $89,300,000

Ralph Sellers Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ralph Sellers Hyundai 67 $87,759,855

LUBA Workers’ Comp 100 $80,000,000

Guaranty Group 76 $62,184,000

Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Co. 65 $59,664,361

Morel G. Lemoine Distributors 40 $58,000,000

Other services (except public administration) 73,318

Professional/scientific/tech 48,841

Construction 45,479

Administration/support/waste management/remediation services 41,253

Health care/social assistance 39,697

Retail 35,255

Real estate/rental/leasing 35,153

Transportation/warehousing 17,974

Arts/entertainment/recreation 15,652

Accommodation/food services 13,973

BATON ROUGE’S TOP 10 PRIVATE COMPANIES WITH 100 OR FEWER LOCAL EMPLOYEES

SOURCES: U.S. Small Business Administration (2013), Inc.com, U.S. Department of Commerce Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Business Report Top 100 Private Companies

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THE CAPITAL REGION’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES (2015)

No. 4331VERMA SYSTEMS28 employees3-year growth: 63%2014 revenue: $3.1 M

No. 2812INVESTAR HOLDING171 employees3-year growth: 131%2014 revenue: $22.5 M

No. 1441ENVOC28 employees3-year growth: 287%2014 revenue: $2.9 M

No. 689SOUTHERN MARSH COLLECTION30 employees3-year growth: 656%2014 revenue: $17.2 M

No. 975DARREN JAMES REAL ESTATE EXPERTS28 employees3-year growth: 453%2014 revenue: $2.8M

No. 1177TRANSFORMYX36 employees3-year growth: 358%2014 revenue: $12.8 M

No. 3386SHOPPERSCHOICE.COM39 employees3-year growth: 97%2014 revenue: $60.8 M

No. 364E-GOV SYSTEMS64 employees3-year growth: 656%2014 revenue: $6.7 M

No. 4327GULF SOUTH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS20 employees3-year growth: 63%2014 revenue: $3.1 M

No. 4829STARMOUNT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY192 employees3-year growth: 49%2014 revenue: $98.4 M S

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*Employer firms with fewer than 500 employees and nonemployer firms

TOP 10 SECTORS BY SMALL FIRM CONCENTRATION* (LOUISIANA, 2012)


CAPITAL REGION STARTUPS may be one step closer to taking their ventures to the next level. A newly formed initiative by the Research Park Corp. to connect the city’s en-trepreneurial resources and make them easily accessible in one on-line portal called Nexus

LA could ad-

vance economic development. With that and a wealth of other resources at their fingertips, Capital City en-trepreneurs, innovators and tech-nology driven companies can easily find the help they need to prosper.

RESOURCESNexusLALaunched in April 2016 as an arm of Louisiana’s Research Park Corp., the goal of NexusLa is to implement regional initiatives that convene, connect and strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the Baton Rouge area and connect entrepreneurial resources across the state. The ultimate goal: Improve Louisi-ana’s ability to compete for jobs, talent and public/private funding, ultimately helping the state to emerge as a model and resource for accelerating the suc-cess of innovation ecosystems.Nexus-la.org

Baton Rouge Area SCOREThis nonprofit association provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of small busi-nesses and their personal objectives. SCORE also offers periodic seminars and workshops for both startup entre-preneurs and small businesses already in operation.batonrougearea.score.org/(225)-381-7130

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL

ECOSYSTEM

with wetlab needs and focuses on com-mercializing university technologies. It is under the umbrella of the LBTC and is located near the John Parker Ag Center on the LSU campus.laetc.com(225) 615-8901

LSU AgCenter Food IncubatorThis business incubator specializes in the development of emerging food ventures. It is under the umbrella of the LBTC and is located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge adjacent to the Department of Food Sciences. lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/departments/Food_Science/Exten-sion_Outreach/incubator/(225) 578-7213

LSU Student IncubatorThis small business incubator for LSU undergraduate and graduate students is located in Innovation Park. It is under the umbrella of the LBTC. sites01.lsu.edu/wp/innovationpark/about-lbtc/lsu-student-incubator/(225) 578-7555

Pennington BioTech InitiativeThis incubator is specifically designed for companies that are creating medical devices, medical software and medical technologies. The initiative is a partnership among LSU, the LBTC and Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which contracts out the use of its labs for a fee to companies in the incubator. It is under the umbrella of the LBTC.

Southeast Louisiana Business CenterThis business incubator and resource center for startups in Washington, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena parishes is located on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. southeastern.edu/admin/slbc/ser-vices/index.html (985) 549-3199

Dixie Business CenterFounded in 1992 by DEMCO, this Den-ham Springs incubator helps fledgling businesses compete by providing shared services, as well as 50,000 square feet of office space and warehousing. dixiebusinesscenter.org/(225) 665-0809

Louisiana Small Business Develop-ment Center at Southern UniversitySince 1996, the LSBDC has been provid-ing individual consulting services, training programs/seminars, and information assistance to potential and existing small businesses in the greater Baton Rouge region. lsbdc.org/subr/ 225-774-9213

COWORKING SITESCreative Bloc804 Main St.(225) 612-2112

Louisiana Business and Technology CenterLocated south of the LSU campus on 200 acres in LSU Innovation Park, the LBTC is one of the best resources in the area for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The center provides comprehensive consulting and counseling services, and also has office and shared workspace available in five separate incubators, including one just for LSU students, detailed in the list that follows.sites01.lsu.edu/wp/innovationpark/about-lbtc/(225) 578-7555

ANGEL NETWORKS/VENTURE CAPITALInnovation CatalystInnovation Catalyst, formerly Step One Ventures, is a Baton Rouge-based non-profit Venture Development Organization formed by community leaders to strength-en and broaden Louisiana’s entrepreneur-ial ecosystem and drive new high-tech company formation through education, connections and capital. By collaborating with existing resources in the state, Inno-vation Catalyst is able to identify, engage and educate Louisiana entrepreneurs by connecting them to the right sources to accelerate their business. innovationcatalyst.us/844-225-4332

Baton Rouge Angel NetworkThis entity is a Baton Rouge extension of the New Orleans based NO/LA Angel Network. The mission of this group of active, early-stage investors is to educate its membership in making solid investment decisions, and identify and vet promising early-stage companies for investment. The overarching goal is to foster economic

development and job creation in Louisi-ana through the aggregated investment capital of its members. The NO/LA and Baton Rouge Angel Networks are intent on becoming a substantive member of the early stage ecosystem by supporting the entrepreneurial explosion occurring in New Orleans and in Louisiana.nolaangelnetwork.org/[email protected]

INCUBATORSLouisiana Business and Technology CenterThis 25,000-square-foot incubator houses some 30 startups in LSU Inno-vation Park and has several separate specialty incubators under it.sites01.lsu.edu/wp/innovationpark/about-lbtc/(225) 578-7555

Louisiana Technology ParkA business incubator located in Bon Carré on Florida Boulevard that provides high-tech startup companies with the resources to bring their products and services to market faster. Louisiana Technology Park also has a separate digital media incubator, Level Up Lab.latechpark.com(225) 218-1100

Edible EnterprisesThis commercial kitchen and food production incubator in Norco services emerging food ventures between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.Edibleenterprises.org(985) 764-1504

Louisiana Emerging Technology CenterThis incubator specializes in companies



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MOTION PICTURE INVESTOR TAX CREDITUp to a 30% transferable tax credit for qualified production expenditures and an additional 10% tax credit for Louisiana labor expenditures.

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TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION CREDIT AND JOBS PROGRAMA refundable tax credit of 28.8% for companies that invest in the commercialization of Louisiana technology and a payroll rebate of 4.32% for the creation of new direct jobs.

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ECONOMIC GARDENING INITIATIVEProvides customized core business strategies, market research, qualified sales leads and improved Internet and technology tailored to your growing needs.

HUDSON INITIATIVECertification program offers greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities at the state government level.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSESFrom entrepreneurial startups to small business growth and expansion, Louisiana offers a comprehensive array of educational, managerial and financial programs that cultivate small business opportunities.

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN AND GUARANTY PROGRAMProvides loan guarantees to banks and other small business lenders in association with the SSBCI ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million.

SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMProvides for developmental assistance, including entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, legal and industry-specific assistance.

VETERANS’ INITIATIVEHelps veteran-owned and service-connected disabled veteran-owned small businesses gain greater access to purchasing and contracting opportunities at the state level.


HOSPITALITYLIVING UP TO ITS southern reputation as a hospitality hub, the Capitol Region continues to develop new ways to provide visitors with a warm reception and a good time. With the fruits of a downtown renaissance spurring renewed investment in Baton Rouge’s hospitality infrastructure, downtown is booming with new hotels, living options and an invigorated culinary scene rivaling that of its Cajun neighbor in Lafayette and further south in the Big Easy. As the Mississippi River winds its way around the city’s boundaries, visitors enjoy scenic views with an eclectic blend of blues music, food and fun, making the Capital City a must for any traveler looking for a taste of Southern comfort.

• Crowne Plaza• Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel• Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center• L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge*• The Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel*• The Baton Rouge Marriott• The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU• The Clarion Inn and Conference Center• White Oak Plantation* AAA Four Diamond Award

• Pete Maravich Assembly Center

• The Baton Rouge River Center

• Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

• Crowne Plaza

• L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge

• Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel

• Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

• Nottoway Plantation & Resort

• LSU Museum of Art

• The Renaissance of Baton Rouge Hotel

• The Capitol Park Museum

• Baton Rouge Marriott

• West Baton Rouge Conference Center

• Ashley Manor Catering

• Drusilla Place Catering

• Louisiana’s Old State Capitol

• The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

• Clarion Inn and Conference Center

• Old Governor’s Mansion

• White Oak Planation

• Reflections

• The Echelon Center

• The Lyceum Ballroom

• Boudreaux’s Catering

Major hotels and resorts Meeting and exhibition facilities

Conventions and meetings

280+ Number of conventions and meetings booked by Visit Baton Rouge in 2015

200,000 Number of attendees at conventions and meetings booked by Visit Baton Rouge in 2015

$4.4 millionNet occupancy tax collections for area hotels in 2015

100,000+Room nights booked in area hotels by Visit Baton Rouge in 2015

Sporting events

50Number of sporting events brought to Baton Rouge by the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation and Visit Baton Rouge in 2015

118,151Number of travelers brought in by those sporting events in 2015

$34.1 million Economic impact of sporting events—a record in the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation’s 22-year history

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Bayou Country SuperfestMay 27-29The annual event in Tiger Stadium is known nationally for bringing country music’s biggest acts all to one place for the Memorial Day weekend. This year, headliners include Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Eric Church, with other performers such as Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum and Dierks Bentley.

Louisiana MarathonJan. 15, 2017The Louisiana Marathon is a nationally recognized, three-day running festival that showcases the sport of running with the passion of Louisiana music, cuisine and art. Races include the Louisiana Marathon, the Louisiana Half Marathon, the Louisiana Quarter Marathon, the Louisiana 5K and The Louisiana Kids Marathon. In 2015, the race was recognized as a “top 10 race to beat the winter blues” by Runner’s World. The marathon raises charitable contributions for a variety of organizations both locally and nationally.

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> 65 YRS.12.4% 13.6%

WHITE48.9% 63.4%

BLACK46.2% 32.5%

FEMALE52.1% 51.1%

< 18 YRS.22.8% 23.9%

HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE 2009-2013

60% 66.3%

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

PERSONS 25+34.1% 22.1%

MEDIAN VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED

HOUSING UNITS 2010-2014

$166,800$140,400

HOUSING UNITS

191,2032,010,868

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2010-2014

$48,535$44,991

NO. OF EMPLOYEES

TOP EMPLOYERSTurner Industries Group 9,875

LSU System 6,250

Performance Contractors 5,500

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 4,500

Exxon Mobil Corp. 4,214

Baton Rouge General Medical Center 4,000

AT&T 3,000

CB&I 2,500

EXCEL Group 2,500

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 2,203

MMR Group 2,200

Woman’s Hospital 1,800

Valluzzo Companies 1,700

Cox Communications 1,600

McDonald’s of Baton Rouge 1,598

Southern University 1,500

Dow Chemical Co. 1,404

James Construction Group 1,227

Boh Brothers Construction 1,200

Cajun Industries 1,200

Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Pinnacle Entertainment

Private nonfarm establishments, 2013

12,087104,375

455.3743,203.90

Land area, square miles, 2010

1,46415,255Building permits, 2014

6.7%2.7%

Private nonfarm employment, percent change, 2012-2013

36,253348,367

Nonemployer establishments, 2013

249,6261,687,956

Private nonfarm employment, 2013

BUSINESS QUICK FACTS

POPULATION: 446,753 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $48,535EAST BATON ROUGE

POPULATION 2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

LOUISIANAEAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

446,753+1.5%


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POPULATION: 119,455 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $70,207ASCENSION

SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

ASCENSION PARISH

119,455+11.4%

POPULATION

MEDIAN VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS 2010-2014

$166,300 $140,400

< 18 YRS.27.6% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.10.2% 13.6%

WHITE74.1% 63.4%

BLACK22.9% 32.5%

FEMALE50.7% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

44,1022,010,868


80.19% 66.3%


$70,207$44,991

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER PERSONS 25+

25.8% 22.1%


Land area in square miles

289.9843,203.90

Building permits, 2014

92615,255

2,094104,375Private nonfarm establishments 2013


7,976348,367

Private nonfarm employment 2013

35,6651,687,956

+7.4%+2.7%Private nonfarm employment, percent change, 2012-2013

TOP EMPLOYERSNO. OF EMPLOYEES

BASF Corp. 1,047

Parish of Ascension 744

CF Industries 700

Wal-Mart Stores 700

Shell Chemical 650

LeBlanc’s Food Store 600

St. Elizabeth Hospital 489

BASF Corp. 1,047

Parish of Ascension

CF Industries

Wal-Mart Stores

Shell Chemical

LeBlanc’s Food Store

St. Elizabeth Hospital

4,670,724+3.0%

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EAST FELICIANA

SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

POPULATION: 19,696 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $46,220

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION


$128,000 $140,400

< 18 YRS.19.5% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.15.9% 13.6%

WHITE53.7% 63.4%

BLACK44.1% 32.5%

FEMALE46.4% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

8,1662,010,868


79.1% 66.3%


$46,220$44,991


12.9% 22.1%

19,696-2.8%



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4815,255

247104,375Private nonfarm establishments 2013


1,261348,367


3,3051,687,956



Louisiana Dept. of Health and Hospitals 600

Dixon Correctional Institute 459

E. Louisiana State Mental Health System 250

Feliciana Home Health 200

Veterans Affairs Department 200

Louisiana War Veterans Home 183

Grace Health & Rehab Center 140

Capital Area Technical College 100

Screening Systems International 100

Louisiana Dept. of Health and Hospitals 600

Dixon Correctional Institute

E. Louisiana State Mental Health System

Feliciana Home Health

Veterans Affairs Department

Louisiana War Veterans Home

Capital Area Technical College

Grace Health & Rehab Center

Screening Systems International

EAST FELICIANA PARISH LOUISIANA

POPULATION: 33,095 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $45,692IBERVILLE

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION

33,095-0.9%


$105,300 $140,400

< 18 YRS.21.7% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.13.6% 13.6%

WHITE49.4% 63.4%

BLACK49.0% 32.5%

FEMALE48.8% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

13,0042,010,868


75.7% 66.3%


$45,692$44,991


12.7% 22.1%



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Dow Chemical 2,200La. Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections 1,200Syngenta Crop Protection 745Parish of Iberville (Police Protection) 315Axiall 300Maintenance Enterprise II 300Crown Enterprises 250La. Dept. of Military Affairs 250Louisiana State University System 205National Institutes of Health 167

Dow Chemical 2,200La. Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections Syngenta Crop Protection Parish of Iberville (Police Protection) Axiall Maintenance Enterprise II Crown Enterprises La. Dept. of Military Affairs

LOUISIANAIBERVILLE PARISH

Louisiana State University System National Institutes of Health


POPULATION: 22,251 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $46,158POINTE COUPEE

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION


$115,300 $140,400

< 18 YRS.23.0% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.18.2% 13.6%

WHITE62.5% 63.4%

BLACK35.6% 32.5%

FEMALE52.0% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

11,2872,010,868


77.5% 66.3%


$46,185$44,991


12.6% 22.1%



557.3543,203.90


5415,255



1,447348,367


4,1641,687,956

-1.1%+2.7%Private nonfarm employment, percent change, 2012-2013


NRG 325

Nan Ya Plastics Corp., America 150

Louisiana Dept. of Military Affairs 136

Wal-Mart Stores 135

Pointe Coupee General Hospital 130

Lakeview Manor Inc. 125

Town of New Roads 108

Magnolia Management 100

NRG 325

Nan Ya Plastics Corp., America

Louisiana Dept. of Military Affairs

Wal-Mart Stores

Pointe Coupee General Hospital

Lakeview Manor Inc.

Town of New Roads

Magnolia Management

22,251-2.4%

LOUISIANAPOINT COUPEE PARISH

POPULATION: 137,788 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $57,478LIVINGSTON

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION

137,788+7.6%


$151,100 $140,400

< 18 YRS.26.3% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.11.6% 13.6%

WHITE91.4% 63.4%

BLACK6.3% 32.5%

FEMALE50.6% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

53,7152,010,868


80.4% 66.3%


$57,478$44,991


17.3% 22.1%



648.1743,203.90


70315,255

1,654104,375Private nonfarm establishments 2013


8,757348,367


19,4481,687,956



Wal-Mart Stores 1,000

CB&I 600

Ferrara Fire Apparatus 400

Bass Pro Inc. 350

Acm Leasing 200

Global Scaffold Construction Services 200

Waste Management Holdings 200

OLOL Livingston 200

Wal-Mart Stores 1,000

CB&I

Ferrara Fire Apparatus

Bass Pro Inc.

Acm Leasing

Global Scaffold Construction Services

Waste Management Holdings

LOUISIANALIVINGSTON PARISH

OLOL Livingston

SOURCE: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area ChamberA34 BUSINESS REPORT, May 10, 2016 | BusinessReport.com


CAPITOL Freightliner

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Baton Rouge, LA 70816

CAPITOL Mack

225-295-2998 | www.capitolmack.net 11055 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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CAPITOL Buick-GMC

225-293-3500 | www.capitolbuick.com 11055 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Concrete Products (Block, Pipe, and Culverts)

Concrete and Steel (Crane Rental and Rigging)

Truck Service(Common Carrier)

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SOURCE: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

POPULATION: 10,567 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $35,262ST. HELENA

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION


$83,400 $140,400

< 18 YRS.22.5% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.17.6% 13.6%

WHITE45.3% 63.4%

BLACK53.0% 32.5%

FEMALE51.5% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

5,1592,010,868


82.6% 66.3%


$35,262$44,991


8.9% 22.1%

10,567-5.7%



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1,1461,687,956



Northshore Technical College 233

Judiciary Courts of the State of La. 125

Southland Steel Fabricators Inc. 100

Parish of St. Helena 90

Saint Helena Nursing Home 75

Amerchol Corp. 50

Northshore Technical College 233

Judiciary Courts of the State of La.

Southland Steel Fabricators Inc.

Parish of St. Helena

Saint Helena Nursing Home

Amerchol Corp.

LOUISIANAST. HELENA PARISH


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POPULATION: 25,490 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $49,202WEST BATON ROUGE

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION


$149,500 $140,400

< 18 YRS.24.1% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.12.0% 13.6%

WHITE59.6% 63.4%

BLACK38.5% 32.5%

FEMALE51.0% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

10,0592,010,868


69.6% 66.3%


$49,202$44,991


18.0% 22.1%

25,490+7.2%



192.3943,203.90


24015,255



1,623348,367


11,0491,687,956



Turner Industries Piping 571Scaffolding Rental & Erection Services 460Petrin Corp. 375Trinity Marine 370Wal-Mart Stores 350Westgate Electrical & Instrumentation 350Shintech 222Placid Refining Company 210

Turner Industries Piping 571Scaffolding Rental & Erection Services Petrin Corp. Trinity Marine Wal-Mart Stores Westgate Electrical & Instrumentation Shintech Placid Refining Company

LOUISIANAWEST BATON ROUGE PARISH

Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area ChamberA36 BUSINESS REPORT, May 10, 2016 | BusinessReport.com


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MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT - WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT - INTERNET MARKETING

Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

POPULATION: 15,385 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $53,967WEST FELICIANA

2015 ESTIMATE % CHANGE 4/2010 - 7/2015

4,670,724+3.0%

POPULATION


$166,000 $140,400

< 18 YRS.16.5% 23.9%

> 65 YRS.12.6% 13.6%

WHITE52.9% 63.4%

BLACK45.9% 32.5%

FEMALE34.1% 51.1%

HOUSING UNITS

5,2542,010,868


73.9% 66.3%


$53,967$44,991


19.1% 22.1%

15,385-1.5%



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24015,255



759348,367


2,6661,687,956



Louisiana State Penitentiary 1,500

Entergy Operations 700

West Feliciana Parish School District 410

KPAQ Industries 200

The Bluffs Limited Partnership 100

West Feliciana Parish Hospital 100

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. 85

Science App. International Corp. 82

Louisiana State Penitentiary 1,500

Entergy Operations

West Feliciana Parish School District

KPAQ Industries

The Bluffs Limited Partnership

West Feliciana Parish Hospital

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

LOUISIANAWEST FELICIANA PARISH

Science App. International Corp.


1. CHOOSE A STRUCTURE

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESSEverything you need to know about starting a company in Louisiana.

2. DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLANA business plan defines your business, identifies your goal and serves as your firm’s résumé. The components include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement and a cash flow analysis. Start with the Small Business Development Center nearest you to develop a plan.

Baton Rouge Area ChamberWhat: Publishes a small business guide.Phone: 225-381-7125Web: brac.org

Dixie Business CenterWhat: Offers free counseling and business plan guidesPhone: 225-655-0809Web: dixiebusinesscenter.org

law as an entity. It has a life separate from its owners or stockholders. Many corporations begin as sole proprietorships or partnerships.• Limited liability company: An entity that is an unincorporated association having one or more members organized and filing articles with the secretary of state. It is designed to provide the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership.• Foreign corporation: A corporation organized outside the state may obtain a certificate of authority in Louisiana by filing an application with the secretary of state’s corporations section and by appointing a registered agent to accept service of process.

One of the first steps in forming any new business is to determine the type of business structure you will use. There are several structures to choose from, including sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company and limited liability partnership. Each has advantages and disadvantages as well as tax consequences. You may wish to consult a tax practitioner, accountant, attorney or other resource. To operate in Louisiana, register as one of the following:• Individual or sole proprietorship: A business where only you, or your spouse, own the business, even though you may have employees.• Partnership: A business where two or more people own the business jointly.• Corporation: A business treated by

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Louisiana Economic DevelopmentWhat: Publishes a resource guide.Phone: 225-342-3000Web: opportunitylouisiana.com

LSBDC at Southern University Baton RougeWhat: Publishes a business plan guide.Phone: 225-774-9213Web: lsbdc.org

LSBDC Technology CenterWhat: Publishes a business plan guide and assists in developing personal business plan.Phone: 225-578-4842Web: lsbdc.org

LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship InstituteWhat: Offers business plan guide and management consultationPhone: 225-578-0313Web: business.lsu.edu/Stephenson-Entrepreneurship-Institute

Service Corps of Retired Executives [SCORE]What: Publishes a guide and hosts workshops, which aids in developing a business plan.Phone: 225-381-7130Web: batonrougearea.score.org/

Small Business AdministrationWhat: Publishes a business plan guide.Phone: 504-589-6685Web: sba.gov

3. CHOOSE A NAMEBefore you submit articles of incorporation, articles of organization and trade names, the Secretary of State’s Office recommends you conduct a preliminary check of the corporation or trade name. If the name you want is available, you should formally reserve it with the Secretary of State’s Office or wait for confirmation of your filing before obtaining stationery, business cards, phone listings, etc.

Secretary of StateWhat: Preliminary checks and formal reservations for corporation or trade name. Names can be reserved for a fee of $25 and a period of 60 days. Two 30-day extensions are available upon request.Phone: 225-925-4704Web: sos.louisiana.govNote: If you are an existing business coming to Louisiana from out of state and you have a trade name/trademark/service mark filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, you should contact an attorney. Filings with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office are not cross-checked.

4. REGISTER YOUR BUSINESSRegistration is required on local and

state levels for businesses before they can operate.

East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of CourtWh at: Registration is required in the parish where an entity is doing business for unincorporated businesses such as sole proprietorships.Phone: 225-389-3960Web: ebrclerkofcourt.org

Louisiana Department of RevenueWhat: Registration is required for any business engaging in sales of any kind.Phone: 855-307-3893Web: rev.louisiana.gov

Office of the Secretary of StateWhat: Registration is required for corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.Phone: 225-925-4704Web: sos.louisiana.gov

5. OBTAIN AN EIN AND TAX INFOAn employer identification number, or EIN, is also known as a taxpayer identification number, or TIN. A sole proprietorship that has no employees (and files no excise or pension tax returns) and an LLC with a single owner (where the owner will file employment tax returns) are the only busi-nesses that do not need an employer iden-tification number. The sole proprietor uses

his or her Social Security number. All other businesses must apply for a federal EIN.

City-Parish Finance Department Revenue DivisionWhat: Contact for information regarding local sales tax policies and requirements.Phone: 225-389-3061Web: brgov.com/Dept/finance/

Internal Revenue ServiceWhat: EINs for those businesses needing to file form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number. Information is also available on income tax withholding and federal unemployment tax forms.Phone: 225-343-8625Web: irs.gov

Louisiana Department of Revenue and TaxationWhat: Contact for state sales tax registration, state ID number and income tax withholding.Phone: 225-219-7356 [sales], 225-219-0102 [income]Web: rev.louisiana.gov

6. SELECT A LOCATIONConsider the nature of your service or product and your target market when choosing a location. While retail businesses may desire visibility or easy access for walk-in trade, wholesalers and distributors typically need more space at a lower cost per square foot and truck or loading access. Business and

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professional services tend to look for office buildings or professional centers. You can find searchable databases online with information on available properties. Certificates of occupancy are also issued by the local or parish government upon determination your type of business is located in the proper zone.

City of Baker Inspections Division What: Mandatory zoning clearance/inspections are required along with a business’s physical address. Physical address, survey map, legal description of property, scale of layout proposal and various fees are required for application to change zoning.Phone: 225-778-0850 [Inspections Division], 225-775-5584 [Public Works]Web: cityofbakerla.com/inspections.html

City of Central Municipal Services What: Mandatory zoning clearance/inspections are required along with a business’s physical address. Physical address, survey map, legal description of property, scale of layout proposal and various fees are required for application to change zoning.Phone: 225-262-5000Web: centralgov.com

City-Parish Department of Public Works Inspections Division What: Mandatory zoning clearance/inspections are required along with a business’s physical address. Physical

address, survey map, legal description of property, scale of layout proposal and various fees are required for application to change zoning.Phone: 225-389-3226 [Inspections Division], 225-389-3158 [Public Works]Web: brgov.com/dept/dpw/inspections

City of Zachary Inspections DivisionWhat: Mandatory zoning clearance/inspections are required along with a business’s physical address. Physical

address, survey map, legal description of property, scale of layout proposal and various fees are required for application to change zoning.Phone: 225-654-6873 [Inspections]Web: cityofzachary.org/inspections

Louisiana Economic DevelopmentWhat: Provides databases on sites and buildings, parishes and communities, geospatial data, geographic suitability and featured megasites.

Phone: 225-342-3000Web: opportunitylouisiana.com

7. OBTAIN PERMITS/LICENSESProper federal, state and local business licenses and permits allowing a legal entity to operate in Louisiana must be obtained before the start of business, including permits, occupational licenses and certificates of occupancy.

Geauxbiz.comWhat: Streamlines registration, licensing, permitting and tax process and can direct you to the proper state and local licensing and taxing authorities.Phone: 225-925-4704Web: sos.la.gov

ENVIRONMENTALDepartment of Environmental QualityWhat: A range of licenses and permits is granted to businesses in compliance with state and federal regulations. Its Small Business Assistance Program is a non-regulatory, non-enforcement program to help business owners comply with state and federal regulations.Phone: 225-219-3263Web: deq.louisiana.gov/portal

Environmental Protection AgencyWhat: Oversees all federal

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environmental legislation and has jurisdiction over the issuance of various permits and licenses, though this jurisdiction does not extend over all states for all matters.Phone: 214-665-2200 or toll-free 800-887-6063Web: epa.gov

Office of Environmental ServicesWhat: Oversees permits, licenses, registrations, certifications, authorizations, pre-permit meetings, small business assistance, customer assistance, outreach, complaints, and community relations.Phone: 225-219-3181Web: deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2229/Default.aspx

FOOD/BEVERAGECity of Baker ABC OfficeWhat: Businesses selling alcohol must contact the appropriate local office for requirements and fees.Phone: 225-778-1751

City-Parish Attorney’s Office of Alcoholic Beverage ControlWhat: Businesses selling alcohol must contact the appropriate local office for requirements and fees.Phone: 225-389-3364Web: brgov.com/dept/parishattorney/abc.htm

East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit Sanitation Section

What: Business address, zoning clearance and fees are required from businesses that will sell food and/or alcohol. Phone: 225-242-4860, ext. 5Web: dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/632/n/228

Office of Alcohol and Tobacco ControlWhat: Any business selling beer, liquor or tobacco must obtain a state alcoholic beverage and/or tobacco license.Phone: 225-925-4041Web: atc.rev.state.la.us

GENERALCity of Baker Finance Department What: Local occupational license determined by type of business. Requirements include picture ID and corporate charter/partnership agreement and fees, which vary.Phone: 225-778-1751Web: cityofbakerla.com/finance.html

City of Central Municipal ServicesWhat: Local occupational license determined by type of business. Requirements include picture ID and corporate charter/partnership agreement and fees, which vary.Phone: 225-262-5000Web: centralgov.com/Depts/PZ/licenses.html

City-Parish Finance Department Revenue Division

What: Local occupational license determined by type of business. Requirements include picture ID and corporate charter/partnership agreement and fees, which vary.Phone: 225-389-3084Web: brgov.com/Dept/finance/

Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationWhat: Requires no licenses or permits, but employers must display a poster describing relevant rights and responsibilities. Most employers must keep a log of work-related injuries and illnesses, which must be accessible to employees. Phone: (202) 693-1999Web: osha.gov

HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME/CHILD CAREBureau of Health Services FinancingWhat: Certificates of need are prerequisites for the issuance of a hospital or nursing home license.Phone: 225-342-3543Web: la.gov

Department of Social ServicesWhat: Licenses are required before a day-care center may be opened. Phone: 225-342-0286Web: dss.state.la.us/

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Division of Health StandardsWhat: Licensing by the state is required before a hospital or nursing home may be opened.Phone: 225-342-0415Web: dhh.louisiana.gov/

8. SECURE FINANCINGIf you are a small business and are

unable to obtain sufficient funding through personal and family sources, the U.S. Small Business Administration offers several types of loans to prospective small business owners: loans made by private lenders [usually banks] that are guaranteed by the SBA. The SBA is not a bank, but extends guarantees or participation when a bank is unable or unwilling to provide the small business’s entire financing by itself.

Prior to applying for financial assistance, a prospective small business owner must prepare a business plan, which should identify a market, choose a location, determine capital requirements, project cash flow, establish a credit rating and outline the nature and principles of the

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business. Loans, venture capital and financing programs are also provided by various state and local agencies.

Gulf Coast BIDCOWhat: Limited-purpose bank [business and industrial development corporation] that makes business loans but does not take deposits or lend to individual cus-tomers.Phone: 225-922-7717

Source BIDCO Corp.What: Limited-purpose bank [business and industrial development corporation] that makes business loans but does not take deposits or lend to individual cus-tomers.Phone: 225-922-7411

Downtown Development DistrictWhat: Offers programs to encourage new businesses to move downtown, including Downtown Low Interest Loan Program, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Five-Year Property Tax Abatement on Improvement to Structures, Downtown Storefront Grant Program and Economic Development Zone.Phone: 225-389-5520Web: downtownbatonrouge.org

Louisiana Economic Development What: Provides financial guidance including: Small Business Loan Program, Business Linked Deposit Program, Micro-loan Program, Contact Loan Program and Ex-Im Bank City/State Program. It helps with venture capital through

Venture Capital Match Program, Venture Capital Co-Investment Program, Minority Venture Capital Match Program, BIDCO Investment Program, Specialty BIDCO Investment Program and Seed Capital Investment Program.Phone: 225-342-3000Web: opportunitylouisiana.com

City-Parish Office of Community DevelopmentWhat: Coordinates municipal programs designed to foster community and business development, including admin-istration of the Restoration Tax Abatement Program, a state program allowing businesses that fix up old buildings to pay property taxes at the pre-approved rate for at least five years.Phone: 225-389-3039Web: brgov.com/dept/ocd/

Rural Development State OfficeWhat: Finances programs that provide leadership in building competitive busi-nesses and sustainable cooperatives, that help build healthy communities offering decent and affordable housing and essential services and that lead rural com-munities in improving the quality of life by administering their electric, telecommuni-cation, water and waste programs.Phone: 318-473-7921Web: rd.usda.gov/la

Small Business Investment CompaniesWhat: Privately owned, managed, empowered and licensed by the SBA to provide institutional sources of venture capital for small businesses.Phone: 225-408-3000Web: stonehengecapital.com

U.S. Small Business AdministrationWhat: Provides financial assistance, including 7[a] Loan Guaranty Programs, SBA 504 Loan Programs, Community Express Pilot Loan Programs and 7[m] Microloan Programs. Phone: 504-589-6685Web: sba.gov

9. CHOOSE KEY VENDORSWhatever its size, certain basic services and suppliers will be critical to your busi-ness, including legal services, banking and accounting, and insurance.

Louisiana Bankers AssociationWhat: A financial institution will help you handle all of the transactional necessities of doing business. Phone: 225-387-3282Web: lba.org

Louisiana Department of InsuranceWhat: Can help you learn more about your insurance needs as a business, including liability and other standard coverages. Phone: 225-342-5900Web: ldi.state.la.us

Louisiana Society of CPAsWhat: Accounting advice and record-keeping are essential for doing business. Phone: 504-464-1040Web: lcpa.org



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Louisiana State Bar AssociationWhat: An attorney will be able to help you comply with the law, check out a business opportunity, prepare legal documents and negotiate deals.Phone: 504-566-1600Web: lsba.org

Office of Workers’ CompensationWhat: Can help you learn more about your insurance needs as a business, including workers’ compensation insurance. Phone: 225-342-7555Web: laworks.net

10. KNOW THE LAWSStarting and operating a business comes with a slew of strings attached. While we can’t print every law for you, here are a few categories along with resources to help you swim through the rest.

FEDERALForeign Trade ZoneWhat: Information on tax exemption and duties for goods exchanged in the Foreign Trade Zone.Local example: Greater Baton Rouge Port CommissionPhone: 225-342-1660/504-342-5388

International Trade DivisionWhat: Information on trade laws and tax exemption for imported items.Phone: 225-342-5361Web: trade.gov

Office of the Louisiana Secretary of StateWhat: Provides information about corporate and trademark registration or partnership agreement. Phone: 225-925-4704Web: sos.louisiana.gov

Office of Workers’ Compensation AdministrationWhat: An employer is liable for the relat-ed medical expenses and weekly benefit payments of any employee who is injured in his or her job.Phone: 225-342-7555Web: laworks.net

State Fire MarshalWhat: All plans for new or renovated buildings must be reviewed by the state fire marshal.Phone: 225-925-4911Web: sfm.dps.louisiana.gov

Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationWhat: Information on federal laws and reg-ulations regarding working conditions and employee safety.Phone: 225-298-5458Web: osha.gov

U.S. Department of LaborWhat: Information on legal requirements and standards about minimum wage, employee compensation and employer record-keeping.Phone: 504-589-6171Web: dol.gov

U.S. Equal EmploymentOpportunity CommissionWhat: Information on federal and equal opportunity laws about hiring, firing, recruitment, promotion and retention of employees.Phone: 504-589-2329Web: eeoc.gov

U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationWhat: Information on federal regulations and the production, marketing, transporting, handling and sale of foods, drug products, medical devices, cosmetics, biologics and veterinary products.Phone: 888-463-6332Web: fda.gov

U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeWhat: Information on applying for a regis-tered patent, brand name or trademark.Phone: 800-786-9199Web: uspto.gov

U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWhat: Information on capital formation and federal securities law.Phone: 202-942-8088Web: sec.gov

LOCALCity-Parish Department of Public WorksWhat: Plans for new or renovated buildings must be approved, and on-site inspections may be required.Phone: 225-389-3158Web: brgov.com/dept/dpw/

STATELouisiana Department of RevenueWhat: Defines several types of taxes that must be either paid or collected by businesses.Phone: 225-219-7462Web: rev.louisiana.gov/

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DIRECTORY OF STATE GOVERNMENT PHONE NUMBERS AND 800 NUMBERSlouisiana.gov/Services/Contacts

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