Louisiana Economic Development has activated a Business Recovery Call Center to provide recovery assistance in the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.  The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-877-610-3LED (3533). 

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) have compiled a summary of the best resources available for impacted businesses.  The one-page document outlines recovery resources, such as free business counseling, loan programs, workforce assistance, tax filing extensions, and contracting opportunities at the state and federal levels.  It also provides contacts and websites on where to find details about each service.  To download a copy of this document, click here.

Acadiana Economic Development is working with Louisiana Economic Development and our local partners to assist businesses impacted by the Hurricanes. 

For assistance in the following areas, please contact the following:

Greater New Orleans – Barbara Johnson (504) 613-7457
Baton Rouge/Capital Area – Adam Knapp (225) 381-7125
Lafayette/Acadiana Region – Gregg Gothreaux (337) 593-1400
Thibodaux/Houma and Bayou Region – Vic Lafont (985) 448-4485
Lake Charles/Southwest Region – George Swift (337) 309-0870
Alexandria/Central Region – Elton Pody (318) 446-4247

Please find additional resources below to aid in the recovery efforts.

Office of the Governor

Louisiana Economic Development

State of Louisiana Emergency Website

Small Business Administration

FEMA Federal Assistance

American Red Cross

USDA Hurricane Relief