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NLEP Simplifies Site Selection

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) is a "first stop shop" for existing businesses and prospective companies looking to expand or locate in 14 parishes in North Louisiana. NLEP facilitates information gathering with our extensive research capabilities and resources. We can customize request-for-information packets for prospects and offer turn-key customized services to facilitate your site selection search.

With our experience and network of contacts, NLEP can help with almost any issue: advice and advocacy on incentives, building a team of partners to support your growth plans, or providing logistical support and coordination for site visits.

NLEP Provides Turn-key Customized Services

Ranked in the top ten for the number of Certified Economic Developers on staff (CEcDs), NLEP’s talented team of economic development and marketing professionals has won four Excellence in Economic Development Awards in the last two years from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest membership organization for economic developers. NLEP has also been named Economic Development Partner of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). NLEP has been reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council as a Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO.) This designation means that NLEP is performing at the highest level and is considered an expert in economic development.

NLEP services fall into seven main categories: business development, business retention and expansion, business intelligence/research, marketing/communications, workforce development, investor relations and advocacy. Each of these programs support NLEP three goals of business development, workforce development and regional advocacy to support economic development. Our services include but are limited to those listed below, since each project is customized to meet the needs of the company.

NLEP Menu of Services

Business Development Services

Project Management

Customized RFI proposals
Support and facilitation throughout the decision-making process
Initial real estate search based on a prospect’s specifications
Connections to real estate brokers and/or landowners
Planning and scheduling site visits and community familiarization tours
Engaging various partners for support
Access and introductions to area leaders, both private and public sector, including private meetings with:
- Senior Executives from existing companies
- Corporate functional staff (e.g., HR, finance)
- Elected officials

Advice and advocacy with federal, state and local incentives
Marketing assistance after location decision is made

Site Development

Assist private and public property owners with applying for the Louisiana Certified Sites program
Facilitate the collection of site details, such as maps, environmental reports, etc. in order to enhance the marketability of properties in North Louisiana

Cultivate Relationships with Influencers

Build working relationships with key influencers such site selectors, c-level executives in target sectors, real estate brokers, developers and Louisiana Economic Development project managers
Attend conventions and trade shows to network with key decision-makers and influencers
Market to site selectors through inbound and outbound familiarization tours, news releases, email blasts, and social media

Business Retention & Expansion (BRE)

Support Existing Businesses

Connect companies to workforce & training resources
Information, advice and advocacy on state and local incentives
Overview of talent recruitment resources available at state and local level
BRE visits with employers to identify expansion opportunity and companies at risk.

Business Intelligence/Research

Customized Research for Clients & Investors

C2ER: Cost of Living Index

Cost comparisons between different communities relative to Shreveport and Monroe
Cost of Living Index for Shreveport and Monroe MSA

Co-Star:

Real estate information on properties for sale or for lease
Real estate analysis on vacancy rates, rental rates, absorption rates, average sales per SF, construction starts
Public information on property owners, contacts and tenants

Environics Analytics Spotlight:

Demographics
Community and industry information
Economic information

Impact Data Source: Cost-Benefit Analysis for Incentives

Economic Modeling Specialist International (Emsi):

Comprehensive labor market analysis on the following information:
- Occupations
- Industries
- Workforce availability for selected occupations and industry sectors
Input-output models that analyzes the economic impact of expansion or contraction events
Information on industry supply chains

Louisiana Site Selection Center

Database of properties throughout the State of Louisiana
Demographic information

Marketing/Communications

Lead Generation

Launch in-bound and out-bound familiarization tours with site selectors, media professionals and other key groups to raise awareness of North Louisiana's assets and opportunities
Target advanced manufacturing and IT and technology companies
Market the region through online, print, and earned media campaigns

Enhance the perception of North Louisiana

Use earned and paid media campaigns to tell North Louisiana's story
Brand North Louisiana as a thriving region-a destination for high quality talent, innovative companies, and global investment

Marketing Sites

Maintain an inventory of sites and buildings on local, state and national online databases (e.g. Costar, Louisiana site selection database)
Promote North Louisiana sites through online and print marketing

Top Skills Workforce Services

Workforce Development

Certify 14 Parishes in North Louisiana as ACT Work Ready Communities
Analysis of workforce data by industry, occupation or geography in North Louisiana
Inventory of industry specific workforce development and training programs throughout North Louisiana
Connect employers to available recruitment tools to attract talent
Partner with workforce and education organizations to market demand occupations and skills training to North Louisiana residents
Liaison between industry and education leadership (both K-12 and higher education), creating opportunities for face-to-face interaction

Investor Relations

NLEP offers value-added benefits for investors, who support NLEP financially.

All Investors:

Acknowledgement in printed materials, Annual Report, and NLEP website
Subscription to Investor Quarterly Report and news releases
E-news alert on project announcements
Investor Quarterly Breakfast
Investor referrals

Investor $25,000+

Get an automatic seat on the NLEP Board of Directors
In addition to the above, 25K plus investors will have their logos with a clickable link on NLEP’s website homepage

Advocacy

Act as a unified voice for North Louisiana in economic development

Creation of a Top of Louisiana Political Action Committee
Advocacy and education on issues that impact economic development in North Louisiana
Engage the region's elected officials to meet with NLEP investors and partners and to hear firsthand what the region is doing, what its needs are, and how they can help at
Participate in relevant events in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC to represent a united North Louisiana