Livingston Economic Development Council

What Livingston Economic Development Council does

The Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC) is a private nonprofit membership corporation founded in 1993 in Walker, Louisiana, that serves as the central point of contact for all economic development activity across Livingston Parish. It recruits new businesses to the parish, supports the expansion of existing firms, and provides tools and resources for startups and entrepreneurs. The organization is led by President Melody Lockwood and Program Administrator Kaylynn Wheat, with a headcount reported in the 11–50 range, and operates under a board of directors with a "Livingston Tomorrow Investors" membership tier that includes local financial, utility, and energy sponsors.

LEDC's core products are economic development services rather than technology platforms. Its flagship physical asset is the 200-acre LEDC Industrial Park, complemented by the Co-Mar Commercial Park, both marketed as move-in-ready sites. The organization packages state-level incentives for prospective tenants, including the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, LED FastStart workforce development, the High Impact Jobs Program, the Digital Interactive Media and Software Program, Restoration Tax Abatement, and R&D tax credits. Site selection is anchored on the parish's strategic position at the intersection of Interstates 12, 10, and 55 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the Canadian National Rail mainline, and proximity to the Port of Baton Rouge, Port of New Orleans, and Baton Rouge Regional Airport.

LEDC generates revenue through membership dues from a broad base of "Livingston Tomorrow Investors" (including Hannis T Bourgeois, Red Stick Power, Bank of Zachary, Entergy, and Demco), supplemented by funding from the Livingston Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development. It distributes these services through direct business engagement at its Walker office, a membership program, and channel partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and regional partners such as the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Its go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales, focused on businesses evaluating site relocation or expansion in the Gulf Coast region.

Name

Livingston Economic Development Council

Legal name

Livingston Economic Development Council

Website

https://ledc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Livingston Economic Development Council is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1993 that recruits, retains, and supports businesses in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, packaging state tax incentives, workforce programs, and industrial park sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Park Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business site selection
• Workforce development programs
• Industrial park leasing
• Business incentive programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Walker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and government funding: LEDC generates revenue through membership fees from businesses and organizations that join the council. Members receive access to networking opportunities, business support services, and connections to economic development resources. The organization also likely receives funding from local government and parish authorities to support economic development activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC) is a non-profit membership corporation that recruits new businesses to Livingston Parish, assists existing businesses with expansion, and supports startups and entrepreneurs. The organization provides site selection assistance, navigation of state and local incentives, workforce development connections, and operates the LEDC Industrial Park as a 200-acre move-in-ready facility for prospective tenants.

Product overview

The Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC) operates as an economic development organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings center on business recruitment, expansion support, and community development services for Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The main product/service is the LEDC Industrial Park—a 200-acre facility offering move-in-ready sites with access to interstates (I-12, I-10, I-55), Canadian National Rail, and proximity to major ports. Supporting services include business incentive program facilitation (Industrial Tax Exemption, LED FastStart workforce development, R&D tax credits), site selection assistance, demographic data access, and connections to local government and educational resources. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEDC Industrial Park A 200-acre industrial park offering move-in-ready facilities and sites for businesses, located in Livingston Parish with access to interstates (I-12, I-10, I-55), Canadian National Rail, and proximity to major ports. Targets manufacturing, logistics, and industrial tenants.
• Business Incentive Programs Facilitation of state and local business incentive programs including the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), LED FastStart workforce development program, Research and Development Tax Credit, Restoration Tax Abatement, High Impact Jobs Program, and Digital Interactive Media and Software Program, designed to support business growth in Livingston Parish.
• Site Selection Assistance Site selection assistance for businesses seeking locations in Livingston Parish, providing access to regional labor force data, major transportation routes, available industrial sites, and utility infrastructure. Connects prospective companies to demographic and asset information.
• LEDC Membership Program Membership program that allows businesses to join LEDC and gain access to networking opportunities, business support services, and direct connections to economic development resources and the Livingston Tomorrow Investors network.
• Business Resources and Connectivity Services Connectivity services linking businesses to local government contacts, economic development allies, legislative representatives, educational institutions, and small business assistance programs across Livingston Parish and Louisiana.
• Workforce Development Support Workforce development support connecting businesses to LED FastStart, the Livingston Career Solutions Center, Southeastern Louisiana University, LSU, Baton Rouge Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, and the Livingston Parish School Board for worker recruitment, training, and industry certification programs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Livingston Parish School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on workforce development initiatives and educational programs. The school system, ranked in the Top 10 of Louisiana's 69 districts, collaborates with Southeastern University and Louisiana Technical College to offer industry certifications, dual enrollment, and internships through the Literacy and Technology Center.
• Southeastern Louisiana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership providing workforce development, educational programs, and the Livingston Career Solutions Center for worker recruitment and training. The university collaborates with the school system and LEDC on workforce initiatives.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution providing workforce pipeline and educational opportunities for Livingston Parish residents. Students can commute to LSU from the parish.
• Baton Rouge Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college providing accessible higher education and workforce training for Livingston Parish residents.
• Louisiana Department of Economic DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState economic development agency providing resources, incentives, and programs including LED FastStart workforce development, tax credits, and business support services. LEDC connects businesses to these state-level programs.
• Livingston Parish Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization providing networking, advocacy, and support for businesses in Livingston Parish. Collaborates with LEDC on economic development initiatives.
• EntergycoreOthers
• DemcocoreOthers
• Canadian National RailwaycoreOthers
• Port of Greater Baton RougecoreOthers
• Port of New OrleanscoreOthers
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic development organization serving the Baton Rouge area. Listed as an economic development ally for businesses in Livingston Parish.
• Livingston Parish GovernmentcoreOthers
• Northshore Technical Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college providing workforce training and educational programs for Livingston Parish residents and businesses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JobsOhio: State-level private economic development corporation — a broader incumbent analog to what Louisiana Economic Development is at the state level; useful benchmark for how LEDC's local-services role fits into a larger state recruitment strategy.
• Louisiana Economic Development (LED): The state-level economic development agency whose programs (LED FastStart, ITEP, Quality Jobs) LEDC packages for local prospects; broader incumbent that LEDC effectively acts as a local delivery partner for.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (Economic Development): Federal regional economic development program serving the TVA service territory; comparable in mission of attracting industry to a defined multi-county geography using site selection, workforce, and incentive tools — a broader incumbent in the regional EDO category.

Direct peers

• Ascension Economic Development Corporation: Parish-level EDC for Ascension Parish, immediately adjacent to Livingston; competes for the same relocating industrial tenants using the same Louisiana incentive toolkit, making it the closest direct peer.
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC): Regional economic development organization for the Baton Rouge MSA; directly comparable to LEDC as a parish-level EDC recruiting businesses with similar tax incentives, workforce programs, and site-selection services in the same Gulf Coast corridor.
• Greater New Orleans Inc. Regional economic development alliance for the New Orleans MSA; comparable in mission (business attraction, expansion support, workforce) and overlaps directly with LEDC on prospects evaluating the I-10/I-12 corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
• St. Tammany Economic Development District: Parish-level economic development organization serving St. Tammany Parish, north of Livingston; comparable business model (membership, site selection, incentive navigation) targeting similar industrial and office tenants along the I-12 corridor.

Regional players

• Lafayette Economic Development Authority: Louisiana parish/multi-parish EDC operating in a different geography (Acadiana region) with the same membership-funded, incentive-facilitated economic development model — comparable structure even though not directly competing for Livingston-sited projects.
• North Louisiana Economic Partnership: Multi-parish regional economic development organization; comparable in business model and service offerings though serving a different part of Louisiana with its own industrial base.
• Shreveport-Bossier Economic Development: Regional EDC for northwest Louisiana; comparable membership-based economic development organization operating in a different geography but with similar service lines (business recruitment, workforce, incentives).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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