ST MARTIN STATISTICS U.S. Census Data Select File 2002 Economic Census 2000 General Characteristics 2000 Economic Characteristics 2000 Social Characteristics 2000 Housing Characteristics St. Martin Parish Claritas Data Choose Region: Select region St. Martin Parish Breaux Bridge St. Martinville MSA

FACILITATING GROWTH IN ST. MARTIN PARISH

SMEDA strives to make opening a business an easy and hassle-free experience.  Our goal is to provide support services to start up businesses in the area and businesses wishing to relocate in St. Martin Parish, as well as assistance to existing and expanding businesses who are already located in the parish.

The following collection of resources are excellent starting points for anyone interested in opening a business, as well as existing businesses who are looking for additional resources. And, after exploring the available resources below, give us a call at
337-394-2200, ext. 262, to answer any questions you may have and to aid you in your business endeavor. 

BUILDING PERMITS/ OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

The St. Martin Parish Government Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for subdivision plan review and approval, property standards violations, zoning, and the enforcement of the following ordinances.

Steps to obtaining a building, electric or sewer permit:

Apply for new address: 911 Center 4870 Main Highway, St. Martinville Ms. Stacy Schexnayder	394-2800
Building Permits 303 Port Street, St. Martinville Ms. Reggie Neveu (New construction/repairs/electrical) Office of Public Health/Sewer Systems 303 Port Street, St. Martinville Ms. Jennifer Armentor (new/updated sewer systems)	394-3097     394-3097

Steps to obtaining an occupational license:

Apply at: St. Martin Sheriff's Office 400 St. Martin Street, St. Martinville Ms. Sharon Joseph	394-2532
Approved by: St. Martin Parish Government Planning & Zoning Coordinator License issued by: St. Martin Sheriff's Office

For more information, visit the St. Martin Parish Government Planning and Zoning Department page.

LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Louisiana Economic Development has a portfolio of groundbreaking business incentives and financial programs to help small businesses grow and empower entrepreneurs. For detailed information on incentives and financial assistance, click here.

Business incentives funded by the State of Louisiana to attract and cultivate business include:

• The Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program --a JOBS incentive program that provides Louisiana Income and Franchise tax credits to a business hiring a minimum number of net new employees. Click here to find if your business is located in an Enterprise Zone.
• Industrial Property Tax Exemption --Louisiana’s original incentive program for capital investments, and is for MANUFACTURERS only.
• Quality Jobs Program --promotes economic development by encouraging businesses to create well-paid jobs.
• Restoration Tax Abatement Program encourages the expansion, restoration, improvement and development of existing commercial structures and owner-occupied residences in specified districts.
• Research & Development Tax Credit encourages existing businesses with operating facilities in Louisiana to establish or continue research and development activities within the state.
• Industry Assistance Program provides a tax exemption when manufacturers and their contractors give preference and priority to Louisiana manufacturers or Louisiana suppliers, engineers, contractors and labor.
• Tax Equalization Program attracts, retains and encourages the expansion of manufacturing establishments, headquarters, warehousing and distribution establishments to Louisiana that would not do so in Louisiana due to a higher tax burden.

State Financial Assistance Programs designed to assist Louisiana's small businesses include: Economic Development Award Program, Small Business Loan Program, Micro Loan Program, Contract Loan Program, Venture Capital Match Program, Minority Venture Capital Match Program, Venture Capital Co-Investment Program, Louisiana Seed Capital Investment Program, BIDCO Investment Program, Specialty BIDCO Investment Program and the Workforce Development Program.

RESOURCE LINKS

• Acadiana Economic Development Council
  Statistics and information on region.
  
• Acadiana Regional Development District
  Training, technical assistance, and small business loans to area businesses and entrepreneurs.
• US Small Business Administration
  Training and SBA loans to businesses.
• UL Lafayette Micro Business Development Center
  Counseling services and low-cost/no-cost training to area businesses and entrepreneurs.
• First Stop Shop - LA Secretary of State Commercial Division
  Forms and fee information for filing business entity with the Louisiana Secretary of State's office.

 

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