BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Economic Development has announced 19 sites across 16 parishes advancing in the inaugural round of the FastSites program, marking what officials call the largest coordinated site investment effort in state history. The initiative is designed to proactively prepare industrial sites for high-impact projects in advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy innovation and other next-generation industries.
Backed by the $150 million Site Investment and Infrastructure Fund established during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, FastSites introduces a state-led, revolving capital framework. Instead of reacting to business inquiries, Louisiana is investing upfront to ensure utilities, roads, rail access and due diligence are already in place — positioning the state as project-ready before companies begin site selection.
“This isn’t economic development as usual. FastSites turns site preparation into a revolving investment and ensures public dollars don’t disappear, but instead work, return and work again,” said Jeff Landry.
LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said the program eliminates common barriers that often cost states competitive projects. “In today’s environment, if infrastructure and due diligence aren’t in place, companies simply move on. FastSites allows us to eliminate those barriers in advance.”
FastSites advancing closest to Monroe, Louisiana:
- South Monroe Industrial Park — Ouachita Parish
- Port of Caddo Bossier — Caddo Parish
- ARQ Red River — Red River Parish
- Port of Columbia — Caldwell Parish
- Natchitoches Parish Port Warehouse — Natchitoches Parish
- Beaver Lake Industrial Park — Rapides Parish
- England Airpark — Rapides Parish
- Port Distran — Rapides Parish
Each selected project underwent a competitive evaluation process measuring market viability, infrastructure needs, execution timelines and return of capital to the state. Participating sites must demonstrate a clear path to repayment as development occurs, reinforcing the program’s disciplined investment model.
As properties are sold or leased, state funds will be recovered and reinvested into future industrial development, creating a long-term, self-sustaining pipeline of competitive sites across Louisiana.