ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The City of Central, Louisiana is a community where entrepreneurs, businesses, and families can prosper. The City of Central is just 15 minutes from our state's capital, Baton Rouge and 90 minutes from the major port city of New Orleans. With access to interstates, waterways, and airports companies can handle shipping and receiving with relative ease.
The three cornerstones of faith, family, and education work together to create a sense of community pride, unity, and shared purpose in the City of Central. Our mission is to foster the growth and prosperity of the City of Central, by strategically advancing its economy and investing in the Central Community School District. We are committed to creating a vibrant community that provides quality of life, abundant jobs, and housing opportunities for generations to come. Come and experience the joys of being a member of the City of Central’s community.