Economic Development

318-251-8621
EconomicDevelopment@ruston.org

Useful Links

We realize there are many interesting facts about our community that you can learn from visiting area web sites, so we have listed some of those we believe would help you to learn more about Ruston and Lincoln Parish.

Louisiana Department of Economic Development
The state department site provides information on incentive programs, loan programs, and data on locating in Louisiana.

Ruston/Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
The chamber provides information on the issues affecting the area and serves as a strong partner with the City of Ruston.

Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association
Louisiana's premier organization of economic development professionals.

Louisiana Tech University
View the university's web site for curriculum information and events.

The Ruston Daily Leader
Find out the latest news occurring in Ruston and Lincoln Parish.

The News Star
Find out the latest Regional news.

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Information on the permitting process provided to existing and local businesses.

Louisiana Department of Labor
Provides historical data on the labor activity in the area.

Entergy
This incentive applies to Brownfield areas. It allows a business to deduct clean-up costs of hazardous substances in the year the business pays or incurs the cost rather than depreciating those costs over an extended period of time.