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A Historic Investment in Vermilion Parish
SpaceX is investing $100 billion in Vermilion Parish to develop its largest launch facility, establishing Acadiana and Louisiana as a global hub for next-generation aerospace. The project represents the largest capital investment in Louisiana history and is expected to create more than 11,100 direct and indirect job opportunities across Acadiana.
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A Historic Investment in Vermilion Parish
SpaceX is investing $100 billion in Vermilion Parish to develop its largest launch facility, establishing Acadiana and Louisiana as a global hub for next-generation aerospace. The project represents the largest capital investment in Louisiana history and is expected to create more than 11,100 direct and indirect job opportunities across Acadiana.
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Vermilion Parish
From its productive farmland and working waterfronts to a new future in space exploration, Vermilion Parish is a community rooted in tradition and positioned for transformational growth. SpaceX’s investment is bringing a major launch and operations campus to the parish, opening new possibilities for businesses, workers, and communities while building on Vermilion’s longstanding strengths in agriculture, seafood, energy, and maritime industries. With Gulf Coast access, strong transportation connections, and an unmistakable Cajun culture, Vermilion Parish is positioned for an exciting future.
St. Mary Parish
Strategically positioned between the Atchafalaya Basin and the Gulf of Mexico, St. Mary Parish has built an economy closely connected to the water. The parish’s skilled workforce and established strengths in marine services, shipbuilding, energy, manufacturing, seafood, and agriculture support businesses serving markets across Louisiana and beyond. From Morgan City and Berwick to Patterson, Franklin, Baldwin, and surrounding areas, St. Mary Parish combines industrial capability with the culture and quality of life of Louisiana’s Cajun Coast.
St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Parish combines strategic access, a strong industrial base, and distinctive natural and cultural assets to create opportunities for businesses and communities alike. Located along key transportation corridors including Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90, its economy is supported by manufacturing, energy, agriculture, marine industries, and small businesses, while communities such as Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Henderson contribute to a strong sense of place. From the Atchafalaya Basin to Bayou Teche, St. Martin Parish offers a unique combination of economic opportunity, connectivity, and authentic Acadiana culture.
St. Landry Parish
Positioned along Interstate 49 and U.S. Highway 190, St. Landry Parish connects Acadiana with central and northern Louisiana which offers a strong foundation for continued business and industrial growth. The parish’s economy encompasses agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and a growing base of entrepreneurs and small businesses. As one of Louisiana’s oldest and most culturally diverse parishes, St. Landry also brings together deep Cajun and Creole traditions, historic communities, and a strong sense of place alongside its focus on new investment and economic opportunity.
Jeff Davis Parish
Rich in culture, natural beauty, and economic opportunity, Jeff Davis Parish offers the perks of small-town living while its strategic position along the I-10 corridor offers convenient access to the broader regional economy Boasting assets such as the Lacassine Industrial Park, a diverse industry base, and a strong cultural and agricultural heritage, Jeff Davis Parish offers businesses and families room to grow and thrive.
Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish combines generations of industrial expertise with a growing and diversifying economy. Longstanding strengths in energy, fabrication, manufacturing, and maritime industries are being complemented by major new investments, including First Solar’s manufacturing facility. With strategic assets such as the Port of Iberia and Acadiana Regional Airport, a skilled workforce, and a rich Cajun heritage, Iberia Parish offers a strong environment for businesses and communities to grow.
Evangeline Parish
Sitting in the region’s northwest corner, Evangeline Parish offers businesses and residents the advantages of a close-knit community with strong connections to the broader Acadiana economy. The parish maintains deep connections to agriculture, forestry, food production, and other industries rooted in the area’s natural resources. Distinguished by its strong Cajun and French heritage, Evangeline Parish is where tradition, food, music, and community remain an important part of everyday life.
Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish pairs strategic connectivity with a business-friendly environment and a workforce rooted in a strong tradition of hard work and entrepreneurship. Located along I-10 and supported by highway, rail, water, and air transportation assets, the parish provides businesses with access to markets across Acadiana and beyond. From Crowley and Rayne to Church Point, Eunice, and surrounding communities, Acadia Parish offers room for investment and growth while maintaining the affordability and quality of life that contribute to the parish’s unique identity.
Lafayette Parish
Located at the heart of Acadiana, Lafayette Parish is a thriving hub for business, culture, and opportunity. Anchored by the “Hub-City” of Lafayette and strengthened by surrounding communities that continue to grow and flourish, the parish combines a skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, strategic location, and diverse business community with an exceptional quality of life. Together, these assets make Lafayette Parish a dynamic place to live, work, grow, and do business.