Ouachita Parish is a great place to open a business. Monroe is the birthplace of Delta Airlines, CenturyTel and several other thriving businesses. We invite you to locate your business in Ouachita Parish. For information, call the Monroe Chamber at (318) 323-3461 or call 1-800-531-9535.

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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
212 Walnut Street, Suite 100
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-3461
Fax: (318) 322-7594

Ouachita Economic Development Corporation
The OEDC formed in 1989, is the principal organization for economic development in the parish. OEDC is the source for information on available sites in Ouachita parish, Renewal Community benefits and various tax incentive programs.
1900 North 18th Street, Suite 440
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-0787
www.oedc.org

Louisiana Economic Development
The source for information about the State of Louisiana economic development programs and incentivies.
P.O. Box 94185
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185
(225) 342-3000
www.lded.state.la.us
For specific programs go to:
http://www.lded.state.la.us/louisiana-businesses.aspx
For site searches, go to:
www.AccessLouisiana.com

Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
For information on available sites in Northeast Louisiana and information on Renewal Community benefits.
P.O. Drawer 746
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3033
www.nelea.us

Entergy Economic Development
Additional information on sites and incentive programs in Louisiana.
800-542-2668
www.entergy.com

City of Monroe
Monroe is located at the crossroads of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 165. The staff at the city of Monroe can assist with information on city permits, building codes and permits.
P.O. Box 123
Monroe, LA 71210
(318) 329-2310
www.monroela.us

University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Small Business Development Center
The SBDC provides entrepreneurs and small business owners opportunities to learn more about starting and managing their small business. In addition, the SBDC can provide management and technical assistance.
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Administration Building 2-123
Monroe, LA 71209
(318) 342-1224
http://ele.ulm.edu/esc/sbdc.htm

Louisiana Department of Labor
The Department of Labor is the labor exchange for the state of Louisiana serving as the link between employers, job seekers, and training providers.
3158 Louisville Avenue
Monroe, LA 71207
(318)362-5111
www.ldol.state.la.us

Monroe - West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau
Your guide to accommodations, dining, attractions, and shopping in northeast Louisiana.
601 Constitution Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-5691
www.monroe-westmonroe.org