Economic Development

Business Development

Facilitate expansion of local existing industries.
Work with existing businesses to solve regulatory, permit and other issues.
Work with existing companies to expedite their expansions as well as working with new companies to create a timely, fluid start up.
Assist in locating a building or site for new development.
Coordinate with the university and local technical colleges on training for new and existing workers.
Assist companies in applying for incentives offered by the State Department of Economic Development.
Serve as the clearinghouse to bring all groups together to make business a top priority in Ruston and Lincoln Parish.

Research and Data Collection

Provide data on available sites, buildings and industrial parks.
Compile lists of area businesses and their products/services from the Economic Development databases.
Current economic and demographic data.

Funding Assistance

Locate funding sources for businesses, especially through non-traditional sources.
Help businesses obtain available state and federal program funds.

Legislative Support

Publicly support legislative issues, which specifically pertain to the enhancement of the City of Ruston’s economy.