STARTING A BUSINESS
We can help you grow
The economy of Morehouse Parish was built upon the strengths it provides to the community including its people, businesses & education system.
QUALITY OF LIFE
The Morehouse Parish lifestyle
A beautiful landscaped lawn to hobby farm acreage, the area has a home to fit many budgets. You can get a lot for your money in Morehouse Parish.
RECREATION
A healthy, active & safe lifestyle
Scenic and outdoor recreation opportunities include hunting, fishing, water sports, camping and biking. Plus museums, fine shopping & festivals!
MARKET ACCESS
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana is well-positioned at the Louisiana-Arkansas border on the 4-lane U.S. Hwy. 165 near I-20. The parish offers the location advantages of a rural community adjacent to the Monroe metropolitan labor market area.
Drax Biomass has benefitted from knowledgeable, aggressive and committed leadership in Morehouse Parish. We are pleased with our business and community partnerships and look forward to helping build the Morehouse Parish region.
- Greg Martin -
COO of Drax Biomass
MOREHOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
was founded by community stakeholders as a non-profit organization in 1984 to focus on diversification of area business. The organization serves the City of Bastrop, Villages of Bonita, Collinston, Mer Rouge, Oak Ridge and communities of Log Cabin and Beekman. The organization is proactive in strategic planning for developing the economy of the parish through marketing of area resources. For assistance with your business ideas, expansion or relocation of you business please contact us.
INFORMATION
Capital One Bank Building
Suite A 101 South Franklin St.
Bastrop, Louisiana 71220
Office: 318-283-4000
Fax: 318-283-0651
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