BROUSSARD, La. – Today, regional partners including Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), City of Broussard, Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), One Acadiana (1A), SLEMCO, and St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) joined together to announce that a 21.31-acre site located in Lafayette Parish and a 46.2 – acre site located in St. Martin Parish have been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program.
“We’re excited about attracting more economic development and jobs to the area with these two new certified sites in Broussard,” said Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque. “Together with our other shovel-ready sites we’ve prepared, these sites make our community even more attractive to businesses. The great teamwork between the City of Broussard, One Acadiana, LEDA and the Broussard Economic Development Corporation is helping our city grow.”
The Lafayette Parish site, referred to as South Morgan, and the St. Martin Parish site, referred to as Mouton, make up Acadiana’s twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth certified sites. One Acadiana’s Site Development program is designed to increase the region’s portfolio of marketable, development-ready sites by certifying land within the nine-parish region. This is achieved through partnership between One Acadiana, local economic development partners, Louisiana Economic Development, and landowners. These efforts respond to the needs of site selectors and relocating businesses. Establishing a landing pad for businesses is crucial to attract jobs and investment to the Acadiana Region.
Just over 21-acres, the South Morgan site is located within the city limits of Broussard and has substantial frontage and visibility along Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The site is conveniently located less than 5 miles from U.S. Highway 90 (future I-49) and is under 20 minutes from I-10, Lafayette Regional Airport, and the Port of New Iberia. Zoned within the Ambassador Caffery District, the site is prepped for business and commercial development. BEDC, City of Broussard, LEDA, One Acadiana, and SLEMCO worked together closely to secure the certification of the South Morgan Site.
Also located within Broussard’s city limits is the Mouton site, totaling over 46 acres. The site is located just 0.35 miles from U.S. Highway 90 (future I-49) with quick access via a signalized interchange at LA Highway 92 and has emergency fire and medical services within 10 road miles. The Mouton site has minimal surface encumbrances with no environmental or cultural concerns. Partners working together closely to secure to Mouton site included BEDC, City of Broussard, SMEDA, One Acadiana, and SLEMCO.
“We congratulate our partners at BEDC, City of Broussard, LEDA, and SMEDA on the certification of the South Morgan and Mouton sites,” said Troy Wayman, President & CEO of One Acadiana. “Certifying land across the region through our partnership with LED, allows us to present competitive, marketable sites to potential companies during the business development process, which is a key component in enhancing Acadiana’s economic competitiveness. These two certified sites are significant wins for our region, positioning Acadiana for continued growth and investment.”
“Certified sites are essential for attracting new business investment and enhancing a community’s competitive edge,” said Mandi Mitchell, President and CEO of Lafayette Economic Development Authority. “Through strategic partnerships with property owners, the Broussard Economic Development Corporation and the City of Broussard have successfully worked to designate eight Louisiana Economic Development Certified Sites within city limits, positioning these sites for immediate commercial use— expediting the construction phases, accelerating hiring timelines, and generating tax revenue faster—creating a win-win scenario for companies and the Broussard community. LEDA is truly proud to serve as a partner in site certification alongside One Acadiana, the Broussard Economic Development Corporation, the City of Broussard, and our utility partners.”
“The Broussard Economic Development Corporation on behalf of The City Of Broussard takes a proactive approach to encouraging development in the community, and adding these additional certified sites are another example of how Broussard is prime for development,” said Toby Armentor, Broussard Economic Development Corporation Board President.
“SLEMCO takes great pride in partnering with One Acadiana on site certification projects,” says Brennan Breaux, Business Development Specialist at SLEMCO. “They not only bring more jobs to our area, but they also improve the quality of life for local residents. That makes life better for all of us.”
Landowners interested in learning more about how the site certification process can make their property more marketable can contact 1A Economic Development Director, Megan Duhon, at Megan@OneAcadiana.org.
About Broussard Economic Development Corporation
The mission of the Broussard Economic Development Board is to serve the community of Broussard and its elected governing entity by identifying opportunities for long-term economic growth, financial sustainability, and a meaningful quality of life.
About Lafayette Economic Development Authority
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) works with businesses as they make decisions to start, expand or relocate to Lafayette, Louisiana, and the surrounding communities. Through innovative collaborations with business, government and education, LEDA strives to grow the community’s business base for future development and diversification.
About One Acadiana
One Acadiana is the leading economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region located in south Louisiana. Representing more than 600 businesses and individuals, One Acadiana serves as the voice of the regional business community. The organization is located in the city of Lafayette and serves a region of nearly 700,000 people with a vibrant culture and unique entrepreneurial spirit. Learn more at OneAcadiana.org
About One Acadiana’s Site Development Program
One Acadiana’s Site Development program is designed to increase the region’s portfolio of marketable, development-ready sites by certifying land within our nine-parish region. This is achieved through partnership between One Acadiana, the local economic development partners, Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and landowner. of life.
About St. Martin Economic Development Authority
Established in 1994, the St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) is a vital organization committed to fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. With a mission to stimulate economic development, expand the local tax base, and create sustainable job opportunities, SMEDA plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape of St. Martin Parish. Over the past 30 years, SMEDA has worked tirelessly to meet our goals to drive economic development, enhance business opportunities, and build a prosperous future for everyone. For more information, please visit www.stmartinparish.biz.