BROUSSARD, LA (February 27, 2025) – The City of Broussard announced the addition of two new Certified Sites, bringing the city’s total to eight. This milestone marks continued progress in Broussard’s business growth and development commitment. The city has a goal of reaching ten Certified Sites. The announcement was held on February 27, 2025, at the Valsin Broussard House.
Helen Thibeaux, Economic Development Committee Chairperson for the Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), was the master of ceremonies for the announcement. Speakers included Troy Wayman, CEcD, President and CEO of One Acadiana; Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque; Brennan Breaux, Marketing Specialist with SLEMCO; Ryan LaGrange, Director of Workforce Development with Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA); and Toby Armentar, Chairman with the Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC).
The latest Certified Sites are The South Morgan and Mouton Sites.
South Morgan Site
Lafayette Parish Certified Site
The South Morgan Site is located at Ambassador Caffery and Morgan Street. It consists of 21.31 certified acres.
Site Attributes
Prime Location with High Visibility:
21-acre property with substantial frontage and visibility along Ambassador Caffery Parkway within the city limits of Broussard
Exception Accessibility:
Dual access points via Ambassador Caffery Parkway and South Morgan Avenue, with a nearby signalized intersection for easy traffic flow
Conveniently located less than 5 minutes from U.S. Highway 90 (future I-49) and under 20 minutes from I-10, Lafayette Regional Airports and the Port of Iberia
Business-Ready Zoning:
Zoned within the Ambassador Caffert District, the site is prepped for business and commercial development
Mouton Site
St. Martin Parish Certified Site
The Mouton Site, located in St. Martin Parish within Broussard City Limits, consists of 46.20 acres.
Site Attributes
Strategic Location and Connectivity:
Located within Broussard City Limites, zoned light industrial
Located just .35 miles from U.S. Highway 90 (Future I-49) with quick access via a signalized interchange at Louisiana Highway 92
Proximaty to Key Infrastructure:
Less than 15 miles from I-49, I-10, Lafayette Regional Airport, and the Port of Iberia
Emergency fire and medical services within 10 road miles
Development-Ready and Low Risk:
Minimal surface encumbrances with no environmental or cultural concerns
The majority of site is outside the 100-year floodplain
Partners for the latest two certified sites include:
- City of Broussard
- Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC)
- One Acadiana
- St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA)
- SLEMCO
What is a Certified Site? According to the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) website, a certified site is: “The LED Certified Sites program qualifies industrial and business sites for use based on zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis, and surveys. These sites are 180-day development-ready and undergo substantial due diligence studies to receive certification.”
BEDC participates in Louisiana’s Certified Sites Program. Its participation assists business clients within Broussard or those considering moving to Broussard to provide economic development incentives and programs or work with landowners to prepare sites to make their development ready through the state’s site certification program.
BEDC coordinates closely with Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), which is the Parish economic development organization, and One Acadiana, which is the regional economic development organization when assisting business clients within Broussard or those considering moving to Broussard to provide economic development incentives and programs or working with landowners to prepare sites to make their development ready through the state’s site certification program and the city’s Retail Ready Initiative.
As part of One Acadiana’s Site Development Program, these certified sites help streamline the site selection process for businesses by ensuring that properties have completed essential evaluations, including environmental assessments, zoning approvals, and infrastructure readiness. This program reduces the time and risk associated with commercial and industrial development, making Broussard an attractive choice for future investments. [source]
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Photo credits: Larry Cox and the City of Broussard (first photo)
