Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) works with businesses as they make decisions to start, expand or relocate to Lafayette, Louisiana. LEDA, founded in 1971, aims to catalyze job growth and capital investments for a diversified economy and an excellent quality of life in Lafayette Parish. The organization provides assistance to businesses, both established and new, by tailoring action plans to ensure competitiveness and success. LEDA also offers Business Intelligence for sound decision-making, Business Attraction for locating potential buildings and sites, and Business Retention & Expansion for resolving challenges and facilitating expansion.

Additionally, LEDA's Workforce Development provides advisory services for employee recruitment, retention, and funding for training expenditures. The organization's last investment of $885.00K came in the form of a grant investment from the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration on 26 March 2024. Headquartered in the United States, LEDA can be contacted at (337) 593-1400 or [email protected] for more information.