Target Industry Sectors

Livingston Economic Development Council has identified the targeted industries indicated below based upon both historical and projected growth factors within the parish. Some of the criteria taken into account were the available skilled workforce, education, and advantageous geographic location on the I-10/I-12 corridor.

MANUFACTURING & FABRICATION

Livingston Parish maintains its long history of attracting and supporting its manufacturing and metal fabrication community. It has and continues to demonstrate its ability to furnish skilled and trainable workforce ranging from traditional to advanced manufacturing sectors. Learn More.

Logistics

Livingston Parish has a solid and expanding transportation infrastructure whether roadways, air or rail. Learn More

research & development

This is a new and expanding industry cluster for Livingston Parish. Recently Bercen, Inc. a state-of-the –art producer of quality special chemicals related to the paper industry, relocated their corporate headquarters and R&D facilities from Rhode Island to Livingston Parish. Learn More

healthcare

This is fast becoming a growth sector for Livingston Parish. Presently four major medical systems near Livingston Parish have a number of medical offices and clinics within the Parish. Learn More

retail

Building upon the successful location of the Bass Pro location, which is Number 5 top grossing in their chain, Livingston Parish continues to attract retailers and additional hospitality oriented locations. In Denham Springs Sam’s Club purchased some 17 acres next to Bass Pro and Albertson’s plans to open a new supermarket in a newly designated economic development zone. Learn More