Economic Development Assistance from South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association (SLECA)
SLECA’s experienced staff is committed to promoting economic development in southeast Louisiana. A strong commercial and industrial environment leads to more job opportunities, a stronger local economy, and a better quality of life for our area.
Whether you are a new business looking to locate in the 5 parishes served by SLECA or an existing business considering expansion, our team is ready to assist you with all phases of development, from site selection to grand opening.
Our Services Include:
Site Selection Assistance
Helping you find the perfect location for your business.
Electric Service Proposals
Providing detailed proposals tailored to your business needs.
Incentive Information
Offering information on specific incentives for large commercial and industrial customers.
If you need assistance in locating a specific site that meets your business requirements or need information about electric service proposals and specific incentives for large commercial and industrial customers, please contact:
Ray Braud
Director of Economic Development
2028 Coteau Road
Houma, LA 70364
Phone: (985) 876-6880
Extension 223
Rate Information
SLECA’s attractive menu of competitive rates for commercial and industrial customers are geared to different load factors, and types of organizations such as schools, churches, etc.
View Current RatesKey Accounts
SLECA is committed to working with our key accounts to assist them in any way we can. A personal key account representative stays in touch with key accounts and works with them on energy-related matters such as:
Lighting Assistance
Part of SLECA’s Key Accounts Program includes lighting assistance available for commercial and municipal customers. This service helps with:
Light and Pole Placement
Different Styles of Lights
We are here to support your business with tailored solutions to meet your unique needs.
For more information regarding SLECA’s Key Accounts Program, call Ray Braud, Director of Economic Development at (985) 876-6880.
Site & Business Development
SLECA keeps a database of available buildings and site locations within our service territory that are available for business development. If you need assistance to find a specific site location for your business contact Ray Braud, Director of Economic Development, at (985) 876-6880.
Louisiana Department of Economic Development
SLECA works closely with the professional staff at the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LDED) to foster new or expanded business opportunities in south Louisiana. The LDED manages the state’s tax incentive programs, special start-up, and training programs.
To learn more about LDED’s programs and services please visit the Louisiana Department of Development website.
Parish Demographics
SLECA maintains a demographic profiles database on the 5 parishes it serves. These profiles contain important information that would be of interest to new or expanding businesses, including:
Population
Employment
Education
Taxes
Other Vital Statistics
For additional information regarding the demographics of the 5 parishes served by SLECA, please contact Ray Braud, Director of Economic Development, at (985) 876-6880.
Community Partnerships
SLECA is a member of and is very involved in local chambers of commerce as well as other economic development organizations including: