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Assists
industrial prospects interested in locating in CDC's service area by
helping them locate suitable facilities, file for applicable state
tax incentives, comply with state and local zoning and registration
issues, etc.
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Calls
on out-of-state prospects during regular prospecting trips arranged
by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, local chambers
of commerce, utilities, and other area economic development
organizations.
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Arranges
corporate executive tours of local facilities, industrial parks,
ports, and other commercial/industrial sites.
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Interfaces
with local, parish, and state elected officials on
industrial/business development projects and marketing programs.
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Develops
site specific and general advertising brochures, media kits, and
other forms of promotional materials for individual economic
development attractions, such as industrial parks, commercial areas,
waterways, and ports.
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Cooperates
with and coordinates industrial recruitment activities with existing
marketing divisions of area chambers, utility companies, and
industrial boards.
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Provides
technical assistance, support services, or other forms of help to
existing businesses that are planning expansions or new endeavors.
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Promotes
the major selling points of our region, including our abundant
natural resources such as timber and water; a competitive, highly
trainable workforce; excellent transportation network, and
exceptional quality-of-life features that make this area attractive
to prospects.
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Identifies
industries that would be a match for our region's economy, then
actively recruits companies within those industries through direct
mail, cold calls, and attendance at trade shows.
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Works
to improve and/or retain programs that benefit our area's
businesses.
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Works
to improve or eliminate political and social barriers to industrial
development.
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Maintains
current community evaluations and profiles for distribution to
interested corporate officers.
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Develops
and implements specific plans to help improve the business climate
so that the area will continue to be attractive to existing as well
as out-of-state businesses.
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Develops
and maintains current listings of buildings and sites that are ready
for clients to visit.
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Additional
Information
Industrial
Parks
Tax
Incentive Programs
Financial
Resources and Financial Assistance
Employee
Training Programs
Basic
Business Taxes
Permits
and License Information
Business
Advice and Technical Assistance
International
Trade
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Parish
Profiles
Bienville
Parish
Bossier
Parish
Caddo
Parish
Claiborne
Parish
DeSoto
Parish
Lincoln
Parish
Natchitoches
Parish
Red
River Parish
Sabine
Parish
Webster
Parish
Contact
Information:
Buck
Trussell
Vice-President
Division
of Marketing and Industrial Recruitment
5210
Hollywood Avenue
P.
O. Box 37005
Shreveport,
LA 71133-7005
Phone:
(318) 632-2022
Fax:
(318) 632-2099
E-mail:
buck@shreve.net
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The Coordinating
and Development Corp.
5210 Hollywood Avenue, P. O. Box 37005
Shreveport, LA 71133-7005
Phone: (318) 632-2022
Fax/TDD: (318) 632-2099
E-mail:
info@cdconline.org
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Coordinating and Development Corporation. Redistribution to all others
interested in economic development is strongly encouraged. Please cite
The Coordinating and Development Corporation whenever portions are
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