Grants & Economic Development
what do we do?
Lafourche Parish is dedicated to growing our economy by creating a welcoming community for residents, visitors, businesses, and industries. Our Grants & Economic Development Department is here to support businesses looking to expand or relocate. We offer unique resources that only Lafourche Parish can provide.
Great Location
We’re located 60 miles southwest of New Orleans and 65 miles south of Baton Rouge. Louisiana Highways 1 and 308 connect the northern and southern parts of our parish. Highway 90 (future Interstate 49) runs east-west through Lafourche Parish, making transportation easy.
Strong Infrastructure
Our parish has excellent transportation options. Rail services are provided by BNSF/UP and LDRR. The South Lafourche Leonard J. Miller, Jr. Airport features a 6,500-foot runway and 300 acres of industrial park property available for lease. Port Fourchon, at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche, offers state-of-the-art facilities on 1,300 developed acres with waterways up to 28 feet deep.
Skilled Workforce & Education
Home to Nicholls State University, Fletcher Technical Community College, and the Career Magnet Center, we have a talented workforce ready to meet your business needs.
Quality of Life
Enjoy Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou with hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, museums, festivals, and world-famous food. Our rich culture and fun activities make Lafourche Parish a great place to live and work.
Contact
Thibodaux Office
402 Green Street
985-446-8427
Director
Kristi Lumpkin
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Lafourche, Inc. was created in 2020. It is comprised of a six-member Board of Directors that were nominated by the Parish President and approved by the Parish Council.
The purpose for the formation of this industrial development board is to create a public corporation and instrument of the parish to aid in attracting and retaining business and commercial enterprises in the parish, and thereby maintaining and expanding employment and the economy of the parish.
Business & Occupational Licenses
Office Hours & Locations
Thibodaux Office
402 Green Street
985-446-8427 or 1-800-834-8832
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fee Information
Startup Fees
$25.00 – Retail, Service
$50.00 – Contractor, Wholesale, Lending,
Public Brokerage, Professional
Peddler Fees
You MUST get ParishTax ID First
$100.00 – Wholesale
$200.00 – Retail
