NLEP and its partners facilitate the site selection process, resulting in announcements of expansions and locations in North Louisiana. Centurylink announced its HQ expansion in Monroe. Patriot Proppants located its HQ in Minden, La., and Ronpak announced its new factory at the Port of Caddo-Bossier.
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NLEP Simplifies Site Selection

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) is a "first stop shop" for existing businesses and prospective companies looking to expand or locate in 14 parishes in North Louisiana.  NLEP facilitates information gathering with useful tools and resources and customizes request-for-information packets for prospects. 

With our experience and network of contacts, NLEP can help with almost any issue: advice and advocacy on incentives, building a team of partners to support your growth plans, or providing logistical support and coordination for site visits. 
 

NLEP Services Assist in Site Selection

 

 

Business Development Services

Workforce Marketing Services


Project Management
 

  • Support and facilitation throughout the decision-making process
  • Planning and scheduling visits and tours
  • Engaging various partners for support
  • Marketing assistance after location decision is made


Marketing Region to Employees

  • Resources to enhance a company’s ability to recruit qualified employees
  • Access to various online tools and webcast
  • Workthisway.org showcases regional employers

 

Key information

  • Access to local and regional data sources
  • Customized RFI packets

 

Industry/Career Marketing

  • Highlight industry sectors and specific career opportunities
  • Target regional residents, “boomerangs” (people who have left region but may return), college grads, and transplants

 

Introductions

  • Access and introductions to area leaders, both private and public sector, including private meetings with:
    • Senior executives from existing companies
    • Elected officials
    • Corporate functional staff (e.g., HR, finance)

 

Introductions

  • Access and introductions to key service providers and public agencies that can assist directly in the recruitment and evaluation of prospective employees

 

Real Estate Research

  • Initial real estate search based on a prospect’s specifications
  • Connection to real estate brokers and/or landowners
  • Louisiana Site Selection buildings and sites database
     

 

Training Support

  • Customized worker training programs during an initial ramp-up and on an ongoing basis through various partners
  • Recruiter training program

 

Incentive Support
 

  • Expert advice and advocacy regarding various federal, state and regional/local business incentives that may be appropriate for a project


Relocation Support
 

  • Flexible relocation assistance that can include developing materials, briefings and tours for employees being invited to relocate