Why South Louisiana?
South Louisiana: Great Culture, Better Business
Choose to locate your business on one of our SLEMCO-powered properties, and you’ll get all the amazing benefits SLEMCO and the State of Louisiana provide – rates that are up to 30% lower than the national average, award-winning customer service, excellent outage response time… and so much more. South Louisiana offers a fantastically diverse and attractive combination of factors that make it a wonderful place to start a business: developmental assistance programs, tax incentives, plenty of choice in education and training facilities, as well as unique cultural and lifestyle benefits you won’t find anywhere else.
- Location/Logistics
- Incentives
- Talent &Training
- Lifestyle
Benefits of South Louisiana
Location / Logistics
South Louisiana’s ideal blend of transportation options make it a strategic location for your business. Two major interstates – I-10 and I-49 – intersect in Lafayette, providing convenient road access. Lafayette Regional Airport offers commercial and charter flights, while Acadiana Regional Airport handles charter services. With access to deep water ports, railways, and multiple heliports, the region ensures efficient connections by land, sea, and air.
Incentives
Lifestyle
Talent & Training
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the state’s second-largest university, attracts top talent from around the world, many of whom stay in the area after graduation. Combined with graduates from South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) and technical and career schools, businesses have access to a skilled, diverse workforce across industries—from technology and healthcare to business and manufacturing. SLCC even offers Customized Business and Industry Training. South Louisiana is a place where people take pride in what they do.
Let’s Get Started
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At SLEMCO Biz, we’re more than just your power provider. We’re your partners in business growth and operational efficiency. With our affordable rates, expert support, and commitment to powering progress, we give your business The Power To Do More.
