Economic Development
The St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District focuses on developing employment opportunities, promoting economic development in disadvantaged communities, improving infrastructure, and promoting the overall welfare of the citizens of the parish. For more information on establishing and developing businesses in St. Landry Parish, contact Gerard Perron, executive director (337) 948-1391; fax (337) 407-2283. For additional resources, contact Frankie Bertrand, PCD, executive vice president of the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce, 121 W. Vine St., Opelousas, LA 70570; phone (337) 942-2683; fax (337) 942-2684. The Louisiana Electronic Assistance Program has a wealth of business information about the state. Opelousas is the site of the T.H. Harris campus of Louisiana Technical College, a statewide system of vocational-technical schools.
As noted in the opening section of this page, Opelousas has received a very significant economic boost with the opening of a major Wal-Mart distribution center. In addition, Evangeline Downs, a horse racing track currently located in Lafayette, is moving to a site near Opelousas. A large entertainment complex is being constructed as part of the new race track facilities.
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Filed Under: Businesses on November 12th, 2008
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