DIVISION OF MARKETING AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Division of Marketing and Industrial Development works with governmental and economic development entities to help recruit new businesses and industries to the parishes and counties served by The Coordinating & Development Corporation in the Ark-La-Tex. Additionally, the Division provides existing businesses with technical assistance, support services, and other forms of help in an effort to ensure their success and prosperity in order to create new jobs for the area's citizens.

Services  

• To accomplish its goals and responsibilities, the Division provides the following services: 

• 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. 

• 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.  

• Arranges corporate executive tours of local facilities, industrial parks, ports, and other commercial/ industrial sites.  

• Interfaces with local, parish, and state elected officials on industrial/business development projects and marketing programs.  

• 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.

• Cooperates with and coordinates industrial recruitment activities with existing marketing divisions of area chambers, utility companies, and industrial boards.

• Provides technical assistance, support services, or other forms of help to existing businesses that are planning expansions or new endeavors.

• 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.

• 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.

• Works to improve and/or retain programs that benefit our area's businesses.

• Works to improve or eliminate political and social barriers to industrial development.

• Maintains current community evaluations and profiles for distribution to interested corporate officers.

• 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.

• Develops and maintains current listings of buildings and sites that are ready for clients to visit.

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Staff Contact: 

Buck Trussell

Vice-President

Division of Marketing and Industrial Recruitment

Phone: (318) 632-2022

E-mail: btrussell@cdconline.org