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Elevate Central
LOUISIANA CENTRAL STRATEGIC PLAN
Download the Strategic Plan
Download the Strategic Plan
Elevate 2030 is Louisiana Central's blueprint for the next decade of growth across Central Louisiana's ten parishes. It lays out a clear path forward — one built on our mission to grow the economy, champion our people, and build on our collective strengths as a region.
The plan is organized around four strategic pillars: Economic Development, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, Marketing & Communications, and Organizational Excellence. Each pillar is backed by specific goals and measurable actions designed to create real, lasting opportunity for the communities we serve.
Inside, you'll find:
- A detailed look at our six target sectors — Energy, Agribusiness & Wood Products, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics — and how each one positions Central Louisiana for competitive growth
- Workforce development priorities, including healthcare career pathways that connect student goals to real employer demand
- An accountability framework that ties every initiative to transparent, reportable outcomes
Whether you're a community partner, an employer, an elected official, or a resident who cares about where our region is heading, this plan was written with you in mind. Download the full document to see how we're working to elevate Central Louisiana together.
Mission
To grow the economy, champion our people, and build on our collective strengths to shape a region where individuals, businesses, and communities can grow and prosper together.
Values
We are community-focused in purpose and practice, working to elevate our economy, and committed to being excellent in all we do. We lead with impact and hold ourselves accountable to those who place their trust in us.
Vision
Community-focused
We are deeply engaged across our ten-parish region, actively listening, learning, and responding to needs.
Elevate
We uplift, strengthen, and expand all aspects of our work, raising all initiatives and partnerships to higher levels of impact.
Number 1
We are best in class in everything we do, positioning our organization, region, and economy as a top-tier and highly competitive example of success.
Leadership
coordination for our partners, setting a clear path forward and uniting our region around shared economic goals.
Accountable
We are transparent in our work and priorities, delivering results with integrity and holding ourselves responsible for our performance.
Energy
Capitalizes on Central Louisiana’s reliable infrastructure, natural resources, and strategic sites to pursue growth in next-generation energy production.
Agribusiness & Wood Products
Builds on the region’s forestry and agricultural legacy to expand value-added processing, precision agriculture, and renewable biomass opportunities.
Aerospace & Defense
Positions the region to capture defense contracting, aviation services, and unmanned systems investment through Fort Polk and England Airpark’s unique assets.
Healthcare
Strengthens healthcare as a foundational employer and quality-of-life driver by connecting student healthcare goals with workforce sustainability and expanded access to care across Central Louisiana.
Manufacturing
An anchor for the regional economy and an underlying enabler of all target sectors.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Provides critical support for target sectors and leverages the region’s central location and robust transportation network.
Economic Development
Accelerating a unified strategy focused on creating opportunity across the region that is responsive and adaptive to each parish.
Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
Enhancing and deepening partnerships through coordinated action and accountability.
Marketing & Communications
Amplifying communication to elevate the region’s story and visibility.
Organizational Excellence
Elevating the organization to perform at the highest level.
Strategic Pillars
Organizational Excellence
We are elevating our organization to perform at the highest level.
Economic
Development
We are accelerating a unified strategy focused on creating opportunity across our region that is responsive and adaptive to the unique landscape in each of our parishes.
Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
We are enhancing and deepening our partnerships through coordinated action and accountability.
Marketing & Communications
We are amplifying our communication to elevate the region’s story.
Healthcare Workforce and Student Pathways
When students healthcare goals in Louisiana include real career outcomes, the school year becomes a launchpad, not just a calendar. Elevate 2030 commits to fall career prep in Central LA by connecting classroom learning to clinical training, certifications, and employer partnerships in healthcare. Whether a high school senior charting an academic plan for a healthcare career or an adult learner exploring healthcare exploration this school year, the strategic plan ensures that talent pipelines stay full and employers stay competitive. Back to school healthcare planning is not just about enrollment; it is about building a workforce that stays.
Economic Development Resources
Economic Development Resources
Growing a business in Central Louisiana means having the right tools, the right partners, and the right location. Louisiana Central connects companies and site selectors to everything they need to evaluate, establish, and expand operations across our ten-parish region.
Through our Economic Development Resources, you can explore:
- Site and building searches — available commercial and industrial properties, including spotlight sites with infrastructure ready for development
- Workforce solutions — customized recruitment, training, and certification programs through Louisiana Fast Start, ACT WorkReady, and our higher education partners, so your talent pipeline is full from day one
- Demographic and market data — population trends, labor shed analysis, cost-of-living comparisons, and parish-level data through the Rapides Parish Data Center and other regional sources
- Business incentives — state and local tax incentives, workforce training credits, and site-specific assistance programs that improve your project's bottom line
- Entrepreneurship support — the Business Acceleration System, Side Hustle Initiative, and farmer training programs for new and growing ventures
Our team works one-on-one with companies to navigate every step — from initial site evaluation to ribbon-cutting and beyond. If you're considering Central Louisiana for your next project, these resources are your starting point. Reach out to learn why businesses across energy, manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and logistics are choosing to grow here.
Accountability Statement
With this plan in place, we are ready to elevate our impact, opportunity, and investment. We invite our partners to join us in this process as we work to build a vibrant, high-performing economy across Central Louisiana for today and the years to come.
