About Us
Grow NELA provides solutions-based assistance for business, industry and municipalities. Grow NELA delivers visible, impactful results that attract new jobs, expand the tax base, grow the population, and create more wealth for all residents of the 10-parish Northeast Louisiana region.
Discover Northeast Louisiana
Where Opportunities Grow
Grow NELA provides solutions-based assistance for business, industry and municipalities. Grow NELA delivers visible, impactful results that attract new jobs, expand the tax base, grow the population, and create more wealth for all residents of the 10-parish Northeast Louisiana region.
Featured Sites
Millhaven Site
Industrial/Commercial
637 Acres
536 Millhaven Road
Monroe, LA 712003
Calhoun Industrial Park
Industrial | 87.5 Acres
321 Hwy 80 E.
Calhoun, LA 71225
Charleston Industrial Park
Industrial | 700 Acres
Hwy 165 By-Pass
Monroe, LA 71202
Why Northeast Louisiana?
I-20 Corridor
Northeast Louisiana is a beacon for business growth and opportunity, intersected by the Interstate 20 corridor. Home to nearly 300,000 residents, Northeast Louisiana has an abundance of large, shovel-ready sites, and favorable utility rates, making the region an attractive destination for new and growing businesses.
University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)
The Northeast Louisiana region is proud to be home to the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a leading institution that drives innovation and economic growth. Higher education in our region not only attracts businesses and creates jobs, but also fosters a skilled workforce, enhancing our community's competitive edge.
Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC)
Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is essential to workforce development in Northeast Louisiana, offering accessible education and aligning its programs with industry needs. Through partnerships with local businesses, LDCC ensures students gain skills that directly meet regional job demands, making Northeast Louisiana an attractive location for new investments seeking a skilled workforce.
Daily Flights
The Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) connects Louisiana business leaders and residents to two of the world’s largest airports, providing daily services to and from Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth.
