Economic Development Incentives

Louisiana is committed to encouraging and developing a State filled with entrepreneurs. Click Here to find a list of business incentives offered at the State level to provide opportunities to in-state, small, and relocating/expanding companies.

LSU- A Value Add to Companies and Root of Economic Development:

When asked why Bercen Inc. chose to relocate to Louisiana, President & CEO, Jim Thorpe, stated: "We started studying the potential of moving our headquarters to Louisiana because of the successes we have had with interns from Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. We were able to hire a Ph.D. from LSU to work in our research and development facility, and the $500,000 Rapid Response Fund from LED solidified the deal." (10/12 Magazine - Winter 2011 Issue)