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For
additional information, contact:
Linda
Prudhomme
Director of Business Development
888-752-7678 toll free
985-652-9278 tel
lprudhomme@portsl.com
Other
River Region Economic Development Initiative
(RREDI) Contacts:
Corey Faucheux
St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development
985-783-5140 tel
econdev@stcharlesgov.com
Torri Buckles
St. John Parish Office of Economic Development
985-652-9569 tel
ecodev@sjbparish.com
Audrey
Temple
St. James Parish Office of Economic Development
225-869-1717 tel
ecodev@stjamesla.com
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Elements
of Louisiana's business incentive package and local inducements
combined with the Port's strategic location, affordable energy
pricing, abundance of raw materials and feedstocks, and Louisiana's
ready workforce, provide a powerful competitive advantage for
companies... |
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River Region, comprised of St. Charles, St. John the Baptist,
and St. James Parishes, is located along Interstate 10
on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton
Rouge with one of North America's largest concentrations
of heavy manufacturers, a reflection of the strategic
location, competitive market access, and highly skilled
labor pool that it enjoys. |
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leaders in the energy and chemical sectors continue to
invest billions of dollars as they expand operations to
capture market opportunities. These comparative advantages
have also attracted significant investment by companies
in support industries including logistics, business services,
metals and others. |
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growth of the River Region is a result of sound planning
and patronage from a diversified cross-section of public
and private stakeholders. The region's overall strategy
is to focus on diversifying its economic base by targeting
industries that are conducive to its growth. |
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The
governing bodies of the River Region and the Port of South
Louisiana have an established plan for economic growth
that focuses on the diversification and increased employment.
The four entities (i.e., parishes) are committed to working
in tandem under the River Region
Economic Development Initiative (RREDI) for
the economic benefit of the region. |
We are proud to announce that RREDI is the recipient of "Top Five"Award of Excellence in Warehousing/Distribution from Expansion Solutions Magazine! |
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Key
advantages of operating a business in the River Region
include:
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Logistical opportunities offered by an intermodal transportation
network
and facilities featuring access to four (4)
interstate highways, four (4)
Class I railroads, and deepwater via the Mississippi
River |
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A skilled and productive workforce in a right-to-work
state |
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Competitive business costs |
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Quality and abundant educational institutions at all levels |
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Over 20,000 acres of prime land for future development |
| Our
goal is to be the web portal providing the most current
information and resources on this growing region, so check
back often for the most up-to-date news and information. |
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| 2011 Port of South Louisiana Report to the St. Charles Parish Council PDF (560K) |
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