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Why Industry Leaders are Investing in North Louisiana
3000+
Acres of Low-Cost, Development-Ready Sites
84
Million consumers within a day’s travel time
2
Major Interstate Highways
3
Ports — Including Foreign Trade Zone
2
Class-1 Railroads + Fastest Rail Connection Between Dallas and the East Coast
1
Commercial Airport — Second Largest Cargo Airport in Louisiana
19
Colleges & Universities
High School Career & Technical Education Training
Industry Responsive Post-Secondary Training
11
Expansive Parish Region
Customizable Incentives
North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) serves an 11-parish region that sits at the strategic center of the southern United States, offering unmatched access to major markets across the nation. Our region is strategically positioned in the heart of the South and Midwest, with access via I-20, I-49, rail lines, regional airports, and the Port of Caddo-Bossier. This connectivity gives businesses efficient access to major growth corridors. Together with a business-friendly environment and available development-ready sites, North Louisiana offers a geographically powerful base for operations and growth.
Featured Sites
Former Libbey Glass Plant
4302 Jewella Ave
Shreveport, LA, 71109
Avail Size:
45 Acres
Not Subdividable
Ward II Industrial Park
P. O. Box 1043
Vivian, LA, 71082
Avail. Size:
950 acres
Sale Price:
$5,000 per acre
Shreveport AeroPark
6900 Challenger Drive
Shreveport, LA, 71109
Avail. Size:
231 acres
Lease Price:
8 cents sq./ft.
Leonard Road Farms
6000 Doug Attaway Blvd.
Shreveport, LA, 71115
Avail Size:
570 Acres
Not Subdividable
Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Industry leaders are experiencing impressive success in North Louisiana. Read industry-specific success stories and learn more about how to grow your business here.
Read industry-specific success stories and learn more about how to grow your business here.
#1
in Customized Training
#2
in Manufacturing Output
Distribution
Situated in the central-south region of the United States, North Louisiana has a vast network of multimodal transportation infrastructure, low trucking costs, and CDL training programs. Access to around 84 million consumers and over 22 major markets within a one-day’s drive time are just a few of the reasons that the distribution and transportation industry sector is finding success in North Louisiana.
Read industry-specific success stories and learn more about how to grow your business here.
84
Million consumers accessible
22
Major Markets in one day’s drive
IT & Professional services
The North Louisiana Tech Corridor includes a vibrant tech ecosystem of industry, talent, community, and infrastructure.
10 colleges and universities offer programs that produce intellectual capital, and the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education generates the talent needed for continuous growth. Ranked #8 in Cybersecurity by Business Facilities.
Read industry-specific success stories and learn more about how to grow your business here.
10
Colleges and Universities
#8
In Cybersecurity
Major Investors
What industry leaders are saying about North Louisiana
Being situated in North Louisiana has been a great logistical advantage for us in terms of distribution. We can easily deliver our products to the entire south-central region of the country within a day. The region offers a very business-friendly environment with reasonable costs of doing business and a great quality of life that makes North Louisiana a superior choice for business expansion and relocation.
McElroy Metal
Recent News
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Amazon Grows Northwest Louisiana Planned Investment to $18 Billion With New Shreveport Campus
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Moore Site Earns Louisiana Economic Development Certified Industrial Site Designation, Expanding Development-Ready Industrial Opportunities in North Louisiana
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Andritz-Western Pneumatics Expands Ruston Operations with $1.4 Million Investment and New Manufacturing Equipment
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C&C Forest Products Invests Over $21 Million to Rebuild Coushatta Sawmill
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Northwest Louisiana FAME Chapter Celebrates Graduates and Welcomes New Class of Students