Business & Economic Development

Please click on the link to see the map of the businesses that are included in the Ruston Economic Development District #1. 

 Economic Development: Economic Development District No. 1

The primary focus of the City of Ruston’s Department of Economic Development is creating quality jobs and investment in Ruston and Lincoln Parish.  Staff is available to assist companies with expansion and relocation needs including economic and demographic data, available buildings and sites, labor force analysis, business listings, financing, business incentives and more.  Please review the Fact Sheet to learn more about the Ruston/Lincoln Parish community.

Local Economic Development services include the following:

• Facilitate expansion of local existing industries.
• Work with existing businesses to solve regulatory, permitting and other issues.
• Work with existing companies to expedite their expansions, as well as with new companies to create a timely, fluid start-up.
• Locate a building or site for new development. 
  
• Coordinate with Louisiana Tech University and Delta Community College on training for new and existing workers.
• Assist companies in applying for incentives offered by Louisiana Economic Development.

Research and Data Collection

• Provide data on available sites, buildings, and industrial parks.
• Maintain a list of area businesses and their products/services.
• Compile current economic and demographic data.

Funding Assistance

• Locate funding sources for businesses, especially through non-traditional sources.
• Help businesses obtain available State and Federal program funds.

Legislative Support

• Support legislative issues, which specifically pertain to the enhancement of the City of Ruston’s economy. 

 Ruston Industrial Park

• View an aerial of the Ruston Industrial Park, a Louisiana Certified Development Ready Site

For assistance please contact Laurel Nerren at (318) 251-8693 or Laurelnerren@rustonla.gov

Video Tour of Ruston