Economic and Demographic Profile

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Executive Summary
With an es mated 2012 popula on of 66,475 people, the City of Kenner in Jefferson Parish is the sixth largest city in the state of
Louisiana res ng within the second largest parish in the state. The City of Kenner has much to offer in terms of quality of life
ameni es balanced with a healthy business climate. Listed below are a few significant points of interest. These and other as‐
pects of the city, parish and metropolitan area are elaborated within this document.
Market Access  The City of Kenner, in Jefferson Parish, LA, has an advantageous and accessible loca on with Interstate 10 bisec ng the city
and providing three interchanges, and U.S. Highway 61 (Airline Drive) running parallel to the interstate in the southern por‐
on of the city. Kenner is host to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport and is served directly by two Class
I railways. The Port of New Orleans is located within 12 miles of the City of Kenner.
Financing & Incen ves  The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is the economic development agency offering many ser‐
vices to businesses based within the City of Kenner and in all of Jefferson Parish. JEDCO's financing programs are designed
to assist businesses with financing of fixed assets, working capital and inventory. Kenner businesses may also be able to
take advantage of various state and local tax incen ves.
Workforce  The City of Kenner and the New Orleans MSA (Metropolitan Sta s cal Area) have an educated and sizeable workforce.
The civilian labor force in Jefferson Parish (includes Kenner) is over 214,000 people, which accounts for about 40% of the
MSA’s civilian labor force. Approximately 32% of the New Orleans MSA popula on 25 to 34 year olds have a Bachelor’s
degree or higher, which is be er than the same popula on segment in most comparable markets.
Business Base  The economic base of the Kenner—New Orleans region includes a diverse mix of industries with par cularly large concen‐
tra ons of employment in the Mining, Transporta on Equipment Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Construc‐
on and Administra ve & Waste Services sectors with strong concentra ons in the Arts, Entertainment & Recrea on, Ac‐
commoda on & Food Services, Retail Trade and Transporta on & Warehousing sectors. Business opportuni es are emerg‐
ing in food manufacturing, telecommunica ons, computer systems design and mo on picture & digital media.
Government  Kenner is an incorporated city providing municipal government services, including police and fire protec on, to its resi‐
dents and businesses at a high level of service. Land use plans and ordinances and an economic development strategy are
in place to guide city administra on, elected officials, private ci zens and developers in making decisions regarding the
city’s growth and development.
Quality of Life  The City of Kenner’s rich cultural history and diverse landscape are celebrated through various events throughout the year.
Kenner’s museums, outdoor concerts in Laketown and Rivertown, farmer’s market, seasonal events and parks and play‐
grounds cater to many different interests but are always family‐friendly. Kenner events are a ended by city residents and
also a ract people from the surrounding areas.
Sites ‐ Opportuni es for Development  Whether it’s a small storefront or anchor of a regional shopping mall, retailers can find a suitable space for their business
within the City of Kenner. Industrial users are invited to explore Kenner’s industrial parks, which offer compe ve rates
and excellent accessibility compared to other premier industrial parks within the region. Kenner’s available office spaces
can accommodate establishments of varying sizes and technological needs. Many opportuni es for development exist in
areas north, east and south of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport on the airport’s redevelopment
property. Table of Contents
The City of Kenner Overview Market Access Financing, Incen ves & Taxes 1 2‐4 5‐16 Financing Tools
5
Tax Credits & Incen ves
7
Taxes
Workforce 16
17‐19 Availability & Cost of Labor
17
Educa on & Training Programs
17
Journey to Work
19
Business Base 20‐25 Major Cluster Industries in the Region
20
Developing Clusters
21
Top Employers of the City of Kenner
22
Top Private Companies in Jefferson Parish
23
Major Industry Employers
25
Average Weekly Wage ‐ Manufacturing Industry (Jefferson Parish)
25
Government 26‐27 City of Kenner
26
Jefferson Parish Government
27
Infrastructure Economic Indicators 28 29‐34 Demographic and Income Profile
29
Educa onal A ainment
31
Employment & Wages
32
Rig Count
33
Income
33
Real Estate
34
Educa on 35‐36 Primary and Secondary Schools
35
Colleges and Universi es
36
Quality of Life 37‐43 Sites ‐ Opportuni es for Development 44‐45 Table of Appendices 46 While attempting to ensure that the information in this report is up to date, JEDCO cannot guarantee its 100 percent accuracy. This information is provided “as
is" with no expressed or implied warranty and JEDCO hereby expressly disclaims any responsibility for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from
the use of this information. Any mistakes in this information that are brought to our attention will be corrected as soon as possible.
The City of Kenner, Louisiana
Overview The City of Kenner is located in the northwestern part of Jeffer‐
son Parish, Louisiana, approximately 70 miles east of Baton
Rouge and 10 miles west of New Orleans. Kenner is an incorpo‐
rated city providing municipal government services to its resi‐
dents and businesses, including police and fire protec on.
Jefferson Parish government is responsible for providing some
services such as water, libraries and some road maintenance.
Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana
Kenner’s total land mass is approximately
20 square miles stretching from Lake
Pontchartrain, its northern border, south
to the Mississippi River, east to unincor‐
porated Jefferson Parish (Metairie) and
west to St. Charles Parish.
The 2012 es mated popula on of Ken‐
ner is 66,475 persons making it the sixth
largest city in Louisiana. Kenner is locat‐
ed within the second most populous par‐
ish within the state.
Kenner’s loca on is extremely advanta‐
geous with the Louis Armstrong New
Orleans Interna onal Airport at its hub
and an excellent intermodal transporta‐
on network consis ng of the federal
interstate system, major highways and
Class I railroads. Addi onally, the Port of
New Orleans, the country’s gateway to
the global market, is located 12 miles
downriver from the City.
1 Market Access
The City of Kenner, in Jefferson Parish, LA, has an
advantageous loca on with excellent accessibility
to Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 61 (Airline Drive),
and with the Louis Armstrong Interna onal Air‐
port at its hub.
Railways The City of Kenner is served by the following
Class I railways:
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Canadian Na onal
Kansas City Southern
These railroads have a direct connec on to
the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) Railroad
which provides service to the Port of New
Orleans. The NOPB also connects with four
other Class I railways which service all of
North America, making this one of the few
areas in the country to enjoy service by six
Class I providers:
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CSX Transporta on
Norfolk Southern Railway
BNSF Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Motor Freight The following major roads provide excellent accessibility in and out of the
City of Kenner:
 Interstate 10
 U.S. Highway 61 (Airline Drive)
 Louisiana Highway 48 (Jefferson Highway/River Road)
Kenner is serviced by several major motor freight carriers including, but
not limited to, the following:
 SAIA
 FedEx
 UPS
 Roadway
 Southeastern
 DHL
 Cross Road Centers
Miles to:
Atlanta, GA 478 Baton Rouge, LA 69 Birmingham, AL 350 Chicago, IL 915 Cincinna , OH 812 Dallas, TX 508 Houston, TX 335 Jackson, MS 175 Jacksonville, FL 554 Kansas City, MO 904 Memphis, TN 382 Mobile, AL 152 Nashville, TN 539 New Orleans, LA 9 Source: www.google.com
2 Market Access
Air Service Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport (MSY)
 Located in the City of Kenner and accessed by Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 61
(Airline Drive)
 Eight domes c passenger airlines and one interna onal passenger carrier; Spirit Air‐
lines will begin service from the airport in January 2013
 Three major freight and mail carriers; all domes c passenger airlines also carry
freight
 122 daily departures and 37 non‐stop des na ons
 Direct interna onal service between Toronto and New Orleans
 Federally approved to serve as a port of entry for flights to and from Cuba; Approval
from Cuban government to receive direct flights
 $357 million in major facility improvements underway, including interior and exteri‐
or terminal improvements and construc on of a Consolidated Rental Car Facility
 For more informa on, go to www.flymsy.com
Waterways Port of New Orleans
 Located within 12 miles east of the City of Kenner on the Mississippi River
 Diverse general cargo port handling containerized cargo such as apparel, food prod‐
ucts and consumer merchandise
 Proximity to the American Midwest via a 14,500 mile inland waterway system
 Served by six Class I railroads, 50 ocean carriers, 16 barge lines, and 75 truck lines
 Foreign Trade Zone
 Facility includes 22 million square feet of cargo handling area and more than 6 mil‐
lion square feet of covered storage area
 More than 6,000 ocean vessels move through New Orleans each year
 Cruise terminal serving three interna onal cruise lines (Carnival, Norwegian and Roy‐
al Caribbean) with des na ons to the eastern and western Caribbean, and two na‐
onal lines (Majes c America and River Barge Excursions) with des na ons through‐
out the Mississippi and Ohio River systems
The 2011 passenger volume at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport increased 4.2% from passen‐
ger volume in 2010. The in‐
crease can be credited to the addi on of non‐stop flights (Louis Armstrong Interna on‐
al Airport, press release, March 1, 2012). The Port of New Orleans is the only deep water port served by all six Class I rail lines, a 132,000 mile network, tying the port community and local industries to every major North American market (Port of New Orleans, www.portno.com).
3 Market Access
Waterways (con nued) St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District
 Located 12 miles east of downtown New Orleans
 Spans a 2.5‐mile stretch along the Mississippi River
 Diverse general cargo port
 Deep water dra access
 Rail service provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad with connec ons provided to six Class I
railroads
 Two intermodal business parks with warehouse, office and manufacturing space
 Contains dedicated dock for Paddlewheel cruiser to deliver visitors to na onal park
Port of South Louisiana
 Stretches 54 miles along the Mississippi River, immediately west of the City of Kenner
 Comprised of facili es in St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Bap st Parishes
 Largest tonnage port district in the western hemisphere, ranks 4th in the world
 Contains a 335‐acre mari me industrial park that provides handling and storage for bulk,
breakbulk and containerized cargoes
 Deep dra bulk terminal primarily handles cement, mineral ores and woodchips
 Served by Canadian Na onal, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific railroads and major
trucking and freight companies
 Foreign Trade Zone
Plaquemines Port
 Located approximately 20 miles south of New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi
River
 100 miles of deep dra (45 . minimum)
 14 major anchorages
 Thousands of undeveloped acres of land provide opportuni es for onshore or midstream
facili es
4 Financing, Incentives & Taxes
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is the economic develop‐
ment agency offering many services to businesses based within the City of Kenner. JEDCO's
financing programs are designed to assist businesses with financing of fixed assets, working
capital and inventory. This is accomplished by u lizing the lending resources of the U.S. Small
Business Administra on (SBA), the Economic Development Administra on, the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protec on Agency (EPA).
Most loan programs work in conjunc on with bank financing. Under this structure, financing
of an eligible project is divided among JEDCO, a private lender and borrower's equity. These
federal loan programs have been established to assist with economic development and have
the primary objec ve of job crea on. Loans are made in the range of $10,000 to $5.5 million.
Kenner businesses may also be able to take advantage of various state and local tax incen ves.
It is important to note that the state requires the applicant to file an Advance No fica on
Form and processing fee prior to the submi al of an applica on for an incen ve. JEDCO pro‐
vides assistance with the applica on process for each incen ve that is applicable to your busi‐
ness.
Financing Tools Industrial Development Bond (IDB)  Through state enabling legisla on, JEDCO issues tax‐exempt and taxable IDBs to finance
land acquisi on, building construc on and the purchase of new equipment
SBA 504 Loan Program  Provides growing businesses with long‐term, fixed‐rate financing for major fixed assets,
such as land, buildings and heavy equipment
 Typically includes a loan secured with a senior lien from a private sector lender covering
up to 50 percent of the project cost, a loan secured with a junior lien from JEDCO (backed
by a 100 percent SBA‐guaranteed debenture) covering up to 40 percent of the cost, and a
contribu on of at least 10 percent equity from the business
 Businesses are required to create one job for every $65,000 of “504” financing or one job
for every $100,000 of 504 financing for manufacturers
 The maximum loan amount is $5 million
 Manufacturers may be eligible for up to $5.5 million
 Term of loan is ten years for equipment
 Term of loan is 20 years for real estate
EDA – Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)  Assists small business expansion projects by leveraging private funds with low‐cost, fully
amor zed term loan facili es
 Eligible uses include working capital, land/building acquisi on, and equipment purchases
 Loan amount may range from $25,000 to $150,000
In 2011, JEDCO’s loan pro‐
grams financed 16 projects at a total value of over $11 million that were projected to have an es mated eco‐
nomic impact of over $6.2 million. 5 Financing, Incentives & Taxes
Financing Tools (con nued) EPA Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund  Provides financial assistance in the form of low‐interest loans for the environmental clean‐up of des‐
ignated EPA brownfield sites in Jefferson Parish
 Applicable to proper es that have been determined to have an actual release or substan al threat of
release of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant that may present an imminent or sub‐
stan al danger to public health or welfare
Louisiana Revolving Capital Fund (LRCF)  Supports small businesses and promotes economic development in the community
 Loan amounts range from a minimum of $25,000 with a maximum determined by project parameter
and availability of funds
 Eligible uses include land acquisi on, building acquisi on, purchase of equipment, working capital
and inventory
 Maximum term is 20 years based on the useful life of the assets to be purchased with proceeds
 Rates are to be determined
Economic Development Loan Opportunity Program (EDLOP)  Provides direct loans to companies loca ng or expanding into Louisiana that create at least ten new
jobs
 Funds can be used to fund construc on projects on privately owned property
 Any unpaid balances and interest on EDLOP loans can be repaid through “job credits” earned by a
company through the crea on of new jobs associated with the project
 Loan repayment term shall not exceed seven years
 Loans are approved by the Louisiana Economic Development Corpora on (LEDC) Board and applica‐
ons must be submi ed to LED or LEDC
 Addi onal informa on can be found on the website of Louisiana Economic Development,
www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com
Louisiana Innova on Loan and Technical Assistance Program (ILTAP)  Designed to spur economic growth through low interest loans
 Funds can be used to fund real estate acquisi on, equipment and inventory
 Business is required to create a minimum of 1 new job (non‐owner)
 Business must have less than 100 full me employees at me of applica on
 Loan amount may range from $50,000 to $500,000
 Loan term 5 to 15 years
 Minimum 1% interest rate
Small Business Loan and Guaranty Program  Facilitates capital accessibility for small businesses by providing loan guarantees to banks and other
small business lenders
 Guarantees may range up to 75% of the loan amount, not to exceed $1.5 million
 Loan amount may range from $5,000 to $1.5 million
 Minimum equity requirement of 15 to 20 percent
 Must be a Louisiana small business and must create 2 new permanent jobs
Tax Credits & Incen ves Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program  Businesses in the City of Kenner and Jefferson Parish no longer need to be located in an en‐
terprise zone to qualify
 Provides Louisiana income and corporate franchise tax credits to eligible businesses hiring at
least 35 percent of their net new employees from a specified targeted group
 Qualifying businesses are eligible for a one‐ me tax credit of $2,500 ($5,000 for certain aer‐
ospace or automobile parts manufacturers) for each cer fied net new job created
 Current workforce must be increased by 10 percent (minimum of one) within the first 12
months, or a minimum of five new jobs must be created within the first 24 months of pro‐
ject start date
 For a period not exceeding 24 months, businesses are also eligible for a par al rebate of
local and state sales/use tax paid on materials, fixtures, furniture, machinery and equipment
purchased and delivered during project/construc on period for use on the EZ site, or a re‐
fundable state investment income tax credit equal to 1.5 percent of certain capital expendi‐
tures
 Requires submi al of Advance No fica on Form to Louisiana Economic Development
 Addi onal informa on is available at the Louisiana Economic Development website,
In 2011, 34 businesses within Jefferson Parish started a new project while reaping the benefits of the Enterprise Zone program. About 481 jobs are ex‐
pected to be generated with an es mated invest‐
ment of over $886 million. Quality Jobs Program  Qualifying businesses receive an annual payroll rebate at a rate of up to 6 percent for new
direct jobs for up to 10 years
 Businesses must create a minimum of 5 new direct jobs in 3 years
 Companies with 50 or fewer employees must create $250,000 in gross annual payroll within
3 years; for companies with more than 50 employees, an increase of $500,000 in annual
payroll for new jobs within 3 years is required
 State sales tax rebate on materials purchased for new infrastructure, machinery and equip‐
ment purchased during the construc on period and used exclusively on the site and a par al
rebate of local sales tax are available or businesses can take advantage of a refundable state
investment income tax credit equal to 1.5 percent of certain capital expenditures
Industrial Property Tax Exemp on
 Manufacturing opera ons are eligible for a local property tax exemp on on new invest‐
ments including improvements to the land, buildings, machinery, equipment and any other
property that is part of the manufacturing process
 Contracts may be granted for 5 years with an op on to renew the exemp on for an addi‐
onal 5 years
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Manufacturing Sales Tax Exclusion  Qualifying manufacturing machinery and equipment (M&E) purchases and/or leases made in the City of Kenner are ex‐
empt 100 percent from local and state sales and use taxes
 Manufacturers must be cer fied by the Louisiana Department of Revenue
 Cer fica on must be presented to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Taxa on and Revenue, in order to re‐
ceive a Jefferson Parish Cer ficate of Exemp on for exclusion from local parish taxes. Both cer ficates must be present‐
ed by the company to the vendor at the me of the transac on to avoid paying local and state sales/use tax
Business Reten on & Moderniza on Tax Credit Program  Designed to induce businesses to remain in Louisiana and to modernize exis ng opera ons
 To qualify for moderniza on tax credits an employer must meet the following two requirements
 Must be a manufacturer
 (a) Must increase the efficiency or capacity of its facility by at least 10% and must show that without the invest‐
ment in moderniza on the facility would be a high risk for closure in the foreseeable future, or
 (b) Must be an employer with mul ‐state opera ons and an established compe ve capital project with an
approved investment of at least $5 million
 Moderniza on does not include the replacing of exis ng technology with the same or similar technology
 Eligible employers may earn cer fied tax credits at a rate of 1 percent over a 5 year period, for a total of 5 percent of the
amount of the cer fied expenditures, subject to the program’s cap of $10 million in tax credits per program year
 A wri en applica on to Louisiana Economic Development is required
 For addi onal informa on, contact Tommy Kurtz of Louisiana Economic Development at (225) 342‐5256
Restora on Tax Abatement (RTA)  Commercial property owners and homeowners who expand, restore, improve or develop an exis ng structure in a qual‐
ifying district‐ Economic Development Districts, Historic Districts or if the structure is a registered Historic Place
 Grants a 5 year deferred assessment of the ad valorem property taxes on renova ons and improvements
 Contracts may be renewed for an addi onal 5 years if approved by local governing authority
 See Appendix for map of the qualifying district in the City of Kenner and a descrip on of its boundaries
New Markets Tax Credit (federal and state)  Designed to create investment into urban and rural low‐income areas to help finance community development projects,
s mulate economic growth and create jobs
 Allows individual and corporate taxpayers to receive credits against federal and state income taxes for making qualified
equity investments in Community Development En es (CDEs)
 Credits provide a taxpayer who invests in a qualified CDE a credit against federal income tax over a 7‐year period and a
credit against state income tax over 3 years
 Federal tax credit is equal to 5 percent of the investment for the first 3 years and 6 percent of the investment for the
final 4 years; state tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the investment for the first 2 years and 5 percent for the remain‐
ing year
 May be used as equity for debt financing in low‐income census tracts
 To determine if your project is in an eligible census tract, go to the Community Development Financial Ins tu ons Fund
website at www.cdfifund.gov
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Freeport Law  Goods and commodi es in public or private storage are exempt from property taxes while moving through Louisiana in
interstate commerce to a final des na on outside the state
 Permits most manufacturers to bring raw materials in the state without having to pay a tax on them un l they have
been placed in the manufacturing process
 Addi onal informa on is available from the parish tax assessor
Inventory Tax Credit Program  Allows ad valorem taxes levied on business inventories to be credited toward state income and corporate franchise tax‐
es
 Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are eligible to receive a 100 percent credit of local inventory taxes paid
 Tax credit is refundable
 Addi onal informa on is available by contac ng the Taxpayer Services Division at the Louisiana Department of Revenue
at (225) 219‐0102 or www.rev.state.la.us
Customized So ware Sales Tax Exemp on  Companies purchasing certain customized computer so ware are exempted from paying both state and Jefferson Par‐
ish sales and use tax imposed on retail sales
 Addi onal informa on is available at the Louisiana Department of Revenue website, www.rev.state.la.us, and the
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Revenue and Taxa on, at (504) 376‐2574
Corporate Jobs Tax Credit  Any corpora on that establishes or expands in Louisiana may qualify for a one‐ me tax credit ranging from $100 to
$225 for each new job created
 Tax credits can be used to sa sfy state corporate income tax obliga ons, up to 50 percent of the tax liability
 May be used in lieu of par cipa ng in the Industrial Tax Exemp on or Enterprise Zone Program
 Addi onal informa on is available at the Louisiana Department of Revenue website, www.rev.state.la.us
Angel Investor Tax Credit  Enhances the Louisiana entrepreneurial business environment by rewarding qualified individuals for inves ng in early
stage, wealth‐crea ng businesses
 Provides Louisiana income or corpora on franchise tax credits up to 35% of the money invested in a business cer fied
by Louisiana Economic Development as a Louisiana Entrepreneurial Business
 Total tax credits cannot exceed $5 million annually
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Technology Commercializa on Tax Credit  Offers a refundable commercializa on tax credit on state income, corporate or franchise tax liability to encourage Louisiana
businesses to commercialize research conducted at a regionally accredited college, technical school or university in Louisiana
 Qualifying companies can claim a refundable 40 percent tax credit of the cost to purchase or lease machinery and equip‐
ment and of expenditures for obtaining rights to use technology, including patents, copyrights and licenses as well as pay‐
ments to Louisiana universi es for research agreement or to third party Louisiana research or clinical trial companies
 Maximum amount of a credit is $100,000 per year
 Tax credit is available for 5 years with an op on to renew for an addi onal 5 years
 Credits can be used up to the 21st year a er the commercializa on occurred
and
 Offers an annual refundable credit for 5 years based on new jobs created by companies that qualify for the commercializa‐
on tax credits, nonprofits or government research centers approved by Louisiana Economic Development
 Must create a minimum of 5 net new jobs
 Job credits are based on Louisiana jobs that pay an average minimum of $50,000 in wages per year, excluding wages to a
person who owns 30 percent of the equity in the applicant
 Job credit is equal to 6 percent of the gross payroll of new direct jobs verified by Louisiana Economic Development and is
rebated by the Louisiana Department of Revenue
 Job credits may be extended for an addi onal 5 years under certain condi ons
 Addi onal informa on about the commercializa on tax credits and job credits is available at the Louisiana Economic Devel‐
opment website, www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
 To encourage research and development in Louisiana, taxpayers are offered a refundable tax credit to be applied against
state income or corporate franchise taxes. The program expires on December 31, 2019.
 Eligibility:
 Any taxpayer who employs more than 50 persons (including affiliates) and claims a federal income tax credit under
26 U.S.C. §41(a) for increasing research ac vi es
 Any taxpayer who employs up to 50 persons (including affiliates) and incurs qualified research expenditures in the
taxable year, as defined in 26 U.S. C. §41(b)
 A taxpayer who receives a federal Small Business Innova on Research Grant
 Amount of Credit:
 Eight percent (8%) of the difference, if any, of the Louisiana qualified research expenses for the taxable year minus
the base amount if the taxpayer is an en ty employing 100 or more persons, or
 Twenty percent (20%) of the difference, if any, of the Louisiana qualified research expenses for the taxable year
minus the base amount, if the taxpayer is an en ty employing 50 to 99 persons, or
 Forty percent (40%) of the Louisiana qualified research expenses for the taxable year, if the taxpayer is an en ty
that employs fewer than 50 persons, or
 Forty percent (40%) of the federal Small Business Innova on Research Grant award received during the tax year
 Approval:
 Prior to claiming an R&D tax credit on any tax return, a taxpayer must apply for and a receive a credit cer fica on
from Louisiana Economic Development
 No Advance No fica on Form is required
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Tax Equaliza on Program  Designed to a ract, retain and encourage the expansion of manufacturing businesses, headquarters, warehousing and distri‐
bu on establishments to Louisiana
 Designed to eliminate the tax differen al between a Louisiana loca on and a compe ng loca on in another state
 The state will match the tax rates of a compe ng state if necessary to retain or recruit a business in the state
 Requirements:
 Must submit an applica on, applica on fees to Louisiana Economic Development
 Approval by the Louisiana Legislature is required
Economic Development Award Program  Designed to provide assistance to publicly‐owned infrastructure for industrial or business development projects
 Provides a minimum of $50,000 for publicly‐owned infrastructure for industrial or business development projects
 Project must create or retain at least 10 permanent jobs in Louisiana
 Eligibility:
 Public or quasi‐public state en es or poli cal subdivisions of the state, along with a private company who will be
the primary beneficiary of the award
 Project costs may include, but are not limited to: engineering and architectural expenses, site acquisi on, site prep‐
ara on, construc on expenses, building materials and capital equipment
 Requirements:
 Must apply for funding through the Louisiana Economic Development Corpora on
 Submit an EDAP Pre‐qualifica on Form
 If approved, a full applica on must be filed by public/quasi‐public en ty and private company
 Applica on is reviewed for completeness and content by the program specialist and an economic impact analysis is prepared
by Louisiana Economic Development's sta s cian. Applica on is then presented to LEDC for approval. Contract is prepared
in accordance with the state's approval process.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Delgado Community College  Designed to help small businesses create jobs and grow by providing entrepreneurs with a prac cal business educa on, ac‐
cess to capital and business support
 Eligible business owners must demonstrate a commitment to grow their business and create jobs within their community.
Targeted businesses include, but are not limited to, business with revenues between $150,000 and $4 million in the most
recent fiscal year, in opera on for at least 2 years, at least 4 full‐ me employees, opera ons in economically disadvantaged
areas and a business model that shows poten al for growth and job crea on
 11‐session business course designed by Babson College that provides par cipants with prac cal educa on focusing on skills
such as contract nego a on, finance, accoun ng, marke ng and human resources management
 Par cipants also receive one‐on‐one business advising by business experts and customized business assistance in the devel‐
opment of their own growth plan
 Applica ons accepted for par cipa on in the program receive a full scholarship that covers the cost of program materials
and tui on
 Program is funded by Goldman Sachs and The Goldman Sachs Founda on. For more informa on, visit www.dcc.edu/10ksb
or call (504) 671‐5555 or email [email protected]
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Entertainment Industry Tax Incen ves Mo on Picture  Produc on Projects: Investors in state‐cer fied produc ons occurring a er July 1, 2009,
with a total base investment greater than $300,000 qualify for a fully transferable Louisiana
investment tax credit of 30 percent of the in‐state spend
 Payroll for Louisiana residents employed in connec on with a state‐cer fied produc on is
allowed an addi onal tax credit of 5 percent of such payroll up to a salary limit of $1 million
for any individual
 No cap on produc on incen ve
 Tax credits can also be sold to the state for 85 cents
Sound Recording Investor Tax Credit  Produc on Projects: Un l January 1, 2015 investors in state‐cer fied, sound recording pro‐
duc ons qualify for a fully refundable tax credit of 25 percent of the base investment in
excess of $15,000
 Project must spend at least $15,000 in Louisiana in a 12‐month period to qualify
 Annual cap of $3,000,000 for the aggregate of all tax credits cer fied under this program
Digital Interac ve Media and So ware Tax Credit  Available to businesses in the digital media and so ware industry that develop products
including video games, simula on/training so ware and social media applica ons
 25 percent tax credit for qualified digital interac ve media expenditures made in Louisiana
 35 percent tax credit on payroll expenditures for Louisiana residents
 No annual cap on tax credits
 Tax credit can be sold or applied against Louisiana tax liability
Musical and Theatrical Produc on Income Tax Credit  Produc on Projects: Investors in state‐cer fied musical or theatrical produc ons qualify for
transferable tax credits according to their total base investment
 Base Investment Tax Credits
 10 percent of a $100,001 ‐ $300,000 investment
 20 percent of a $300,001 ‐ $1,000,000 investment
 25 percent of an investment greater than $1,000,000
 Additonal credits allowed for the costs of transpor ng performance related proper‐
ty such as cra ng, packaging and transporta on of sets, costumes or other tangible
property are based on the date when state‐cer fied costs are incurred:
 100 percent for qualified expenditures incurred un l December 31, 2010
 50 percent for qualified expenditures incurred between January 1, 2011
and December 31, 2011
 25 percent for qualified expenditures incurred between January 1, 2012
and December 31, 2012
 No tax credits are available for transporta on expenditures a er Decem‐
ber 31, 2012
P3 Update, a Hollywood‐
based film trade publica on, has ranked Louisiana as the top state for produc on work. The state’s success is largely due to the state’s incen ve programs as well as deep crew base and studio facili‐
es. (Louisianaentertainment.gov) 12 Financing, Incentives & Taxes
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Musical and Theatrical Produc on Income Tax Credit (con nued)  Payroll for Louisiana residents employed in connec on with a state‐cer fied pro‐
duc on is eligible for an addi onal tax credit of 10 percent of said payroll up to a
salary limit of $1 million for any individual
 Payroll for college and voca onal technical students in connec on with a state‐
cer fied produc on is eligible for an addi onal 0.10 percent tax credit of such pay‐
roll. This tax credit cannot be combined with the Louisiana resident tax credit.
 No annual cap on produc on tax credits
 Infrastructure Projects: Investors in infrastructure projects directly related to the produc‐
on or performance of musical or theatrical produc ons, including equipment, immovable
and movable property related thereto and any facility which supports and is a necessary
component of such a facility. Qualified investments shall be determined by Louisiana Eco‐
nomic Development.
 Amounts and limita ons on tax credits
 10 percent of a $101,000—$300,000 investment
 20 percent of a $301,000—$1,000,000 investment
 25 percent of an investment greater than $1,000,000
 No more than $10 million may be granted per state cer fied infrastruc‐
ture project
 No more than $60 million per year for all state cer fied infrastructure
projects
 Dura on of Tax Credit—tax credits may be granted un l January 14, 2014
Louisiana entertainment industry tax credits are administered by the Office of Entertainment
Industry of the Louisiana Economic Development (www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com ).
For informa on contact Philip Mann, Director, Entertainment Industry Division via telephone
(225‐342‐5521) or e‐mail ([email protected]).
Jefferson Parish Film Industry Incen ve Program  Produc ons that have their principal Louisiana produc on office or use a sound‐
stage/alterna ve filming facility located in Jefferson Parish may be eligible to receive a 3
percent cash rebate on local expenses (includes qualified payroll for residents, lodging,
lease or rental expenses, post produc on costs, etc.)
 In order to be eligible for benefits, produc ons must spend at least $150,000 in qualified
local expenses
 Incen ve cap of $100,000 for new produc ons
 $15,000 cap increase for produc on companies that begin a new project in Jefferson within
12 months of comple ng a produc on that received the incen ve
 $10,000 cap increase if both produc on office and soundstage are located in Jefferson Par‐
ish
 Produc ons must submit an audit of spending in Jefferson Parish performed by a Louisiana
cer fied public accountant
 Payment of incen ves is subject to available funding
 For more informa on, please contact Dominique Rotolo with the Jefferson Parish Presi‐
dent’s office via telephone (504‐736‐6884) or e‐mail (drotolo@jeffparish.net)
A $5 million produc on can save up to $150,000 by shoo ng in Jefferson Parish through a local incen ve. The Parish incen ve is in addi on to the incen ves offered by the Louisiana Office of Entertainment Industry Development. (www.filmjeffersonla.com) 13 Financing, Incentives & Taxes
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Discre onary Incen ve Programs Corporate Tax Appor onment Program  Eligible businesses may use a single sales factor to appor on its income to Louisiana when
moving to the state or expanding in the state
 The single sales factor formula can be applied for a period of 20 years and its renewable at
LED’s discre on for an addi onal 20 years
 Applies to corporate income tax periods beginning on or a er January 1, 2013 and corpora‐
on franchise tax periods beginning on or a er January 1, 2014
 At least 50 percent of the business’ total annual sales from a Louisiana site(s) must be to an
out‐of‐state customer or buyer, or to in‐state customers or buyers who resells the product
or service to an out‐of‐state customer or buyer for ul mate use, or to the federal govern‐
ment
 A business must receive an invita on from the secretary of economic development to ap‐
ply for par cipa on in this program
Corporate Headquarters Reloca on Program  Eligible businesses receive a 25 percent rebate, spread over 5 years, of qualified reloca on
costs paid on moving headquarters to Louisiana or expanding headquarters in the state
 Qualified reloca on costs include capital expenditures and leasing costs for a facility and
equipment and personnel reloca on costs
 Businesses must create at least 25 high‐paying jobs
Compe ve Projects Payroll Incen ve Program  Qualifying businesses receive a maximum 15 percent rebate of new payroll for up to 10
years
 Businesses must create and maintain a minimum number of permanent full‐ me direct
new jobs at its Louisiana facility filled by residents of the state and amount of new payroll
as determined by the secretary of economic development
 Par al rebate of state and local sales tax on capital expenditures for the facility or a project
facility expense rebate equal to 1.5 percent of qualified capital expenditures may be taken
 At least 50 percent of the business’ total annual sales from a Louisiana site(s) must be to an
out‐of‐state customer or buyer, or to in‐state customers or buyers who resells the product
or service to an out‐of‐state customer or buyer for ul mate use, or to the federal govern‐
ment
 The business must offer a basic health benefits plan to its employees within 90 days of the
effec ve date of qualifying for the incen ve rebates
Louisiana Recognized As a Top State For Doing Business The state of Louisiana is named to the top ten of the ‘2012 Top States for Doing Business’ by an Area Develop‐
ment survey of leading site selec on consultants. Con‐
sultants were asked to name their top five state choices based on business environ‐
ment, labor climate, infra‐
structure/global access and economy. Louisiana Has 5th Best Business Climate In its 2012 ranking, Business Facili es ranked Louisiana as having the 5th best business climate in the U.S. The no. 5 ranking is the state’s highest‐
ever business climate ranking by Business Facili es. States are evaluated based on busi‐
ness investments and job cre‐
a on. Louisiana Tops Economic Growth Poten al Ranking Business Facili es places Loui‐
siana at the top of its Eco‐
nomic Growth Poten al rank‐
ing. This 2012 ranking recog‐
nizes the state for its econom‐
ic development strategy, top‐
notch workforce training pro‐
gram and crea ve incen ves. 14 Financing, Incentives & Taxes
Tax Credits & Incen ves (con nued) Workforce Training Assistance Louisiana FastStart  Provides project evalua on, workforce solu ons, material development, pre‐employment iden fica on, evalua on
and feedback, course delivery, customized training and core skills training for new or expanding companies
 Program is available at no cost to manufacturing companies, corporate headquarters, warehouse and distribu on, re‐
search and development or other strategic facili es that commit to crea ng at least 15 new permanent jobs, or any
service‐related opera on that commits to crea ng at least 50 new permanent jobs. The program also works with all
sectors of digital media companies.
 For addi onal informa on, contact Jeff Lynn, Execu ve Director of Louisiana FastStart, at (225) 342‐0101 or visit the
Louisiana Economic Development website, www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com
On‐The‐Job Training (OJT)  Reimburses 50 percent of qualified wages during the training period of new or exis ng employees with occupa onal
skills that are typically required to obtain employment or advance within the company
 For addi onal informa on, contact Laurie Cancienne at the Jefferson Career and Business Solu ons Center at (504)
227‐1283 (Gretna office), extension 242
Incumbent Worker Training Program  Can pay most of a company’s new eligible training costs, including equipment, teaching materials and instructor me
 Provides customized training for exis ng employees as well as pre‐employment training for non‐incumbent workers by
an approved training provider
 Employers must have been in business in the state for at least 3 years and contribu ng to and in full compliance with
the state unemployment insurance tax laws
 For addi onal informa on, contact Bernadine Dupre of the Louisiana Workforce Commission at (504) 568‐7230
Small Business Employee Training Program  Designed for employers of up to 50 employees
 Employers must have been in business in the state for at least 3 years and in full compliance with the state unemploy‐
ment insurance tax laws
 Employees may obtain training from any approved standardized training course or program from an ins tu on, trade
associa on or the manufacturer of a specific piece of equipment
 For addi onal informa on, contact Bernadine Dupre of the Louisiana Workforce Commission at (504) 568‐7230
Jefferson Business & Career Solu ons Center  One‐stop des na on for employers and job seekers in Jefferson Parish
 Serves as the unemployment office of the Louisiana Workforce Commission
 Provides job recruitment and applicant screening assistance
 Administers On‐The‐Job Training Program
 Houses the largest state database of qualified job seekers; job lis ngs that cannot be filled locally are fed into the data‐
base
 Clearinghouse of labor market informa on
 The east bank (Metairie) center is located at 1801 Airline Drive in Metairie and can be reached at (504) 838‐5678, and
west bank center is located at 1900 Lafaye e Street in Gretna and can be reached at (504) 227‐1283
Taxes Corporate Franchise Tax
 The rate is $1.50 per $1,000 on the first $300,000 of capital
employed in Louisiana and $3.00 per $1,000 a er the first
$300,000
Corporate Income Tax
 Corpora ons will pay tax on net income computed at the rates
contained in the table (the effec ve rate is somewhat less be‐
cause federal income taxes are deduc ble in compu ng net
taxable income)
Property Taxes/Assessment Ra o
 No state property tax in Louisiana
 Improvements of industrial and commercial property assessed
at 15 percent of fair market value and land assessed at 10 per‐
cent
 Private residences are assessed at 10 percent of fair market
value with no property tax assessed on the first $75,000
 The 2012 mill rate in Kenner is 17.51 mills with 2.01 mills dedi‐
cated as municipal tax, 1.55 mills dedicated to garbage collec‐
on, 7.15 mills to fire protec on, 1.10 mills to sewerage collec‐
on and treatment and 5.70 mills to public streets. Sales Tax
 Total sales tax in the City of Kenner is 8.75 percent including a
4 percent state sales tax, .17 percent assessed by Jefferson
Parish, 2.58 percent assessed by the City of Kenner and 2 per‐
cent assessed by the Jefferson Parish School Board
Rate
Amount of Capital
$1.50 per $1,000
First $300,000
$3.00 per $1,000
A er $300,000
Percentage
Net Income
4%
First $25,000
5%
Next $25,000
6%
Next $50,000
7%
Next $100,000
8%
Over $200,000
Tax Levying Body 2012 Mills Parish
0.06705
City
0.01751
Total 0.08456 Tax Levying Body Sales Tax State
4.0%
Parish
.17%
City of Kenner
2.58%
School Board
2.00%
Total 8.75% 16 Workforce
Availability & Cost of Labor 

The New Orleans‐Metairie‐Kenner Metropolitan Sta s cal Area (MSA) has a large, educated
workforce. The Career & Business Solu ons Center can connect job seekers with employers.
The table below gives the average annual wage of various occupa ons by Metropolitan Sta‐
s cal Area. See the Economic Indicators sec on for sta s cs on the Civilian Labor Force,
Unemployment Rate and Employment by Industry.
New Orleans Atlanta Birming‐
ham Dallas Accountant
$65,840
$72,710
$64,220
$73,450
$74,300
$56,390
$67,410
Teacher—
Elementary
$49,180
$54,390
$50,720
$54,990
$53,190
$42,120
$53,880
Teacher—
Secondary
$49,430
$54,770
$52,480
$57,620
$56,210
$42,300
$48,030
Registered
Nurse
$68,050
$64,750
$60,630
$67,650
$74,100
$65,460
$65,590
Architect &
Engineer
$84,330
$74,140
$66,850
$80,790
$95,310
$59,750
$68,470
Machinist
$45,630
$40,190
$40,010
$36,220
$40,550
$37,570
$40,630
Welder
$43,130
$34,970
$34,900
$34,300
$40,470
$33,890
$37,430
Construc on
Laborer
$28,250
$30,080
$27,060
$25,691
$26,100
$24,010
$26,090
Occupa on Houston Jackson Jackson‐
ville The New Orleans metropol‐
itan area is the country’s biggest brain magnet ac‐
cording to Forbes. The metro area had the most gain in people with college educa ons compared to the popula on over 25 years of age between 2007 and 2009. (Forbes.com, 2011) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Sta s cs, May 2011
Educa on & Training Programs Louisiana FastStart  Provides project evalua on, workforce solu ons, material development, pre‐employment
iden fica on, evalua on and feedback, course delivery, customized training and core skills
training for new or expanding companies
 Program is available at no cost to manufacturing companies, corporate headquarters, ware‐
house and distribu on, research and development or other strategic facili es that commit to
crea ng at least 15 new permanent jobs, or any service‐related opera on that commits to
crea ng at least 50 new permanent jobs. This program also works with all sectors of digital
media companies.
 For addi onal informa on, contact Jeff Lynn, Execu ve Director of Louisiana FastStart, at
(225) 342‐0101 or visit the Louisiana Economic Development website,
For three consecu ve years (2010, 2011 and 2012), Business Facili es maga‐
zine ranked Louisiana no. 1 in the ‘Workforce Training Leaders’ category for FastStart, the state’s prem‐
ier workforce development program. 17 Workforce
Educa on & Training Programs (con nued)
On‐The‐Job Training (OJT)  Reimburses 50 percent of qualified wages during the training of new or exis ng employees
with occupa onal skills that are typically required to obtain employment or advance within
the company
 For addi onal informa on, contact Laurie Cancienne at the Jefferson Career & Business
Solu ons Center at (504) 227‐1283, extension 242 (Gretna office)
Incumbent Worker Training Program  Can pay most of a company’s new eligible training costs, including equipment, teaching
materials and instructor me
 Provides customized training for exis ng employees as well as pre‐employment training for
non‐incumbent workers by an approved training provider
 Employers must have been in business in the state for at least three years and contribu ng
to and in full compliance with the state unemployment insurance tax laws
 For addi onal informa on, contact Bernadine Dupre of the Louisiana Workforce Commis‐
sion at (504) 568‐7230
The Louisiana Technical Col‐
lege and Delgado Community College operate an Advanced Manufacturing Center on the Jefferson LTC Campus. The center is equipped with Inte‐
grated Systems Technology, an advanced ‘hands‐on’ teaching method. Small Business Employee Training Program  Designed for employers of up to 50 employees
 Employers must have been in business in the state for at least 3 years and in full compli‐
ance with the state unemployment insurance tax laws
 Employees may obtain training from any approved standardized training course or program
from an ins tu on, trade associa on or the manufacturer of a specific piece of equipment
 For addi onal informa on, contact Bernadine Dupre of the Louisiana Workforce Commis‐
sion at (504) 568‐7230
Jefferson Business & Career Solu ons Center  One‐stop des na on for employers and job seekers in Jefferson Parish
 Serves as the unemployment office of the Louisiana Workforce Commission
 Provides job recruitment and applicant screening assistance
 Administers On‐The‐Job Training Program
 Houses the largest state database of qualified job seekers; job lis ngs that cannot be filled
locally are fed into the database
 Clearinghouse of labor market informa on
 The east bank (Metairie) center is located at 1801 Airline Drive in Metairie and can be
reached at (504) 838‐5678, and west bank center is located at 1900 Lafaye e Street in
Gretna and can be reached at (504) 227‐1283
Louisiana Technical College (LTC) – Jefferson Campus (Metairie) and West Jefferson Campus (Harvey)  Offers several courses including, but not limited to, Hea ng Ven la on and Air Condi on‐
ing/Refrigera on; Welding; Electric Line Technology; Carpentry; Automo ve Technology;
Machine Tool Technology; Barbering; Cosmetology; and Electrician
 LTC campuses have partnered with Delgado Community College to provide students with
more opportuni es, access and choices
18 Workforce
Journey to Work
Average Commute Times  The mean travel me to work for Jefferson Parish residents ages 16 years and over is 23.7 minutes according
to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2010.
St. John the
Bap st Parish
Drive Times from Central Kenner 5, 10 and 15 minutes Lake Pontchartrain
Jefferson
Parish
Orleans
Parish
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
St. Charles
Parish
Bus Lines  Jefferson Transit (JeT) serves the urbanized por on of Jefferson Parish as well as to New Orleans and the Louis Arm‐
strong Interna onal Airport
 Provides both fixed route ADA accessible bus service and Mobility Impaired Transporta on System (MITS) curb‐to‐
curb paratransit van service for cer fied riders who are unable to use the fixed route service
 Connec ng service is provided to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) bus lines in Kenner, Gretna and New Orleans
 The Kenner Local Line of JeT operates on Jefferson Highway from the City of Kenner to the intersec on of Carrollton
Avenue and Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans at a fare of $1.50. Passengers can then take the RTA routes into New
Orleans.
 The Airport Route of JeT provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport in Kenner,
down Airline Drive into New Orleans where it connects with RTA buses at Tulane/Carrollton and at Tulane/Loyola
 For more informa on including route maps, bus stops, fares and schedules, visit the website for JeT and RTA,
www.jeffersontransit.org and www.norta.com, respec vely.
19 Business Base
Major Cluster Industries The economic base of the Kenner—Jefferson Parish region includes a diverse mix of industries with par cularly large con‐
centra ons of employment in the Mining, Transporta on Equipment Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Con‐
struc on, and Administra ve & Waste Services sectors with strong concentra ons in the Arts, Entertainment & Recrea on,
Accommoda on & Food Services, Retail Trade, and Transporta on & Warehousing sectors.
 Mining – The mining sector comprises establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, liquid minerals and
gases; and other ac vi es such as quarrying and well opera ons. Mining is the largest cluster within Jefferson Parish.
The oil/gas cluster in the region is a leading force for business investment and growth. See Page 33 for a chart indica ng
mining jobs and the Louisiana rig count.
 Transporta on Equipment Manufacturing – Jefferson Parish and Greater New Orleans comprise one of the leading ship‐
building regions in the United States. In fact, the overwhelming majority of jobs in the parish that fall within the Trans‐
porta on Equipment Manufacturing cluster are in the ship and boat building subcategory. The regional industry has
evolved from purely manufacturing work to maintenance services, administra ve and informa on technology services,
and engineering and design.
 Retail Trade and Accommoda on & Food Services – Both the Retail Trade and Accommoda on & Food Services clusters
are major components of the regional economy and are within the top three employers of Jefferson Parish. The City of
Kenner and Jefferson Parish are not only retail des na ons for their residents but also for tourists who visit the region
throughout the year. Kenner is home to The Esplanade Mall, one of the parish’s four regional shopping malls. Jefferson
Parish and Kenner have a diverse inventory of major department stores and na onal chain restaurants such as Dillard’s,
Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, Wal‐Mart, Target, Dick’s Spor ng Goods, Ulta Cosme cs, Bonefish Grill, Panera Bread, Pei
Wei Asian Diner and Chipotle Mexican Grill with more na onal stores set to open in 2013. Addi onally, residents and
tourists can patronize the diverse mix of ‘home‐grown’ retailers and restaurants.
 Transporta on & Warehousing – This sector includes industries providing transporta on of passengers and cargo, ware‐
housing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transporta on, and support ac vi es. The Transporta on &
Warehousing cluster is a robust element of the regional economy. In Jefferson Parish, the Transporta on & Warehous‐
ing cluster strength is slightly stronger than the na onal average and is one of the largest employment clusters. Within
the City of Kenner, this sector is aided by its close proximity to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal Airport.
 Health Care & Social Assistance – With six major hospitals, Jefferson Parish currently serves as the health care center of
the region. Subsequently, the Health Care & Social Assistance sector is the parish’s leading industry sector in terms of
employment. With a presence in both Kenner and unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Ochsner Health System has a reputa‐
on for being on the forefront of new medical technology. The Ochsner Medical Center ‐ Kenner facility ranked second
out of 41 metro area hospitals and fourth out of 237 hospitals statewide on the U.S. News and World Report’s 2012‐2013
Best Hospitals. Ochsner isn’t the only medical facility in Jefferson Parish receiving accolades, however. West Jefferson
Medical Center is among the top 5 hospitals in Louisiana for spine surgery, neurosciences and neurosurgery and East
Jefferson General Hospital is recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Care Center by the Joint Commission. Jefferson
Parish is well known for its excellent health care and medical services.
 Professional & Technical Services – The Professional & Technical Services sector, which includes legal services, ac‐
coun ng, bookkeeping, design services, computer services and consul ng services, is a strong component of the regional
economy.
20 Business Base
Developing Clusters Based on industry growth rates, the City of Kenner and Jefferson Parish overall is poised to
capitalize on four developing clusters – Food Manufacturing, Telecommunica ons, Computer
Systems Design and Mo on Picture and Video.

Food Manufacturing – Sub‐sectors of food processing that are prevalent throughout the
region include animal and marine oils; bo led water and beverages; coffee roas ng; con‐
diments; confec oneries; meat processing and packing; prepared foods; poultry pro‐
cessing; sauces and spices; snack foods; sugarcane refining; and fresh, frozen and pre‐
pared seafood. The Food Manufacturing cluster is strong within Jefferson Parish and
includes businesses such as Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends, Zatarain’s,
Chisesi Pride, Coca‐Cola Enterprises. In the City of Kenner, similar businesses include Mr.
Mudbugs, Revolu on Foods, Boscoli Foods, Coffee Roasters of New Orleans and a num‐
ber of small businesses that engage in mixing and packaging spices and specialty food
processing.

Telecommunica ons – The Telecommunica ons cluster includes providers of network,
switching and transmission equipment, telephone and facsimile machines, fiber op c
materials and cable, wireless communica ons equipment, satellite communica ons sys‐
tems and telecommunica ons services. The region has experienced significant growth in
the broadcas ng and telecommunica ons por on of this cluster, which includes radio
and television broadcas ng, cable and satellite networks and wireless communica ons.
Cox Cable and AT&T have significant investment in the area.

Computer Systems Design – This cluster includes custom computer programming ser‐
vices, computer systems design services and computer facili es management services.
The City of Kenner, Jefferson Parish and the State of Louisiana have recognized the im‐
portance of this cluster by providing the Customized So ware Tax Exemp on. JEDCO’s
Churchill Technology & Business Park and it’s Business Innova on Center, a business in‐
cubator, is envisioned as a catalyst for further development of this cluster.

Mo on Picture and Digital Media – Louisiana is currently one of the top three des na‐
ons in the United States for film produc on, largely due to the state’s package of tax
breaks for the film industry. The New Orleans region, in par cular, has become an a rac‐
ve place for film produc on due to its unique landscape and culture, and its proximity
to either coast. Jefferson Parish is a hub of industry ac vity, being home to the state’s
first soundstage, the Robert E. Nims Center, as well as support businesses such as Panav‐
ision’s film equipment rental, Available Ligh ng, Strike It Green, Silver Screen Supply,
Gulfstar Rental Solu ons and Cineworks. Development opportuni es for new film studi‐
os, produc on labs and support businesses exist throughout the City of Kenner on the
Airport’s redevelopment property, within the Rivertown historic district and in the city’s
commercial and industrial parks.
Louisiana Is A Great Place For Business In 2011, the state climbed 22 spots to No. 18 in the U.S. for a pro‐business climate ac‐
cording to a ranking of Poll‐
ing Corporate Real Estate, Inc. Also in 2011, Louisiana jumped to No. 30 in the ‘Best States for Business’ ranking by Forbes. 21 Business Base
Top Employers of the City of Kenner (ranked by number of employees) Jefferson Parish is the economic engine of the ten‐parish area known as the Greater New Orleans region. Though the City of
Kenner comprises just a por on of Jefferson Parish, its contribu on to the regional economy should not be underes mated.
With an es mated 2012 popula on of 66,475, the City of Kenner is the sixth largest city in the state res ng within the sec‐
ond most populous parish in the state of Louisiana.
Listed below are the top employers within the City of Kenner with at least 100 employees as reported by management or
personnel directors within each organiza on. JEDCO applauds the efforts of these companies and encourages their con n‐
ued progress. Kenner top employers who are not part of this list are encouraged to contact JEDCO at (504) 875‐3908 to be‐
come a part of this list.
Business Name Number of Employees Descrip on of Opera on Treasure Chest Casino, LLC
760
Casino
Ochsner Medical Center—Kenner
700
Medical facility
City of Kenner
699
Municipal government
Cross Road Centers
600
Transporta on and warehousing
Pellerin Milnor Corp.
515
Manufacturer
Sam’s Club #8261 East
250
Warehouse club and superstore
Fleming Construc on Co., Inc.
215
Construc on company
Delta Airlines, Inc.
200
Airline
Macy’s
200
Retail department store
Chateau Living Center
200
Nursing home
Home Depot #349
192
Retailer of home hardware
Ardent Services, LLC
155
Electrical and instrumenta on contractor
United Airlines
145
Airline
Coface Collec ons North America, Inc.
140
Collec ons agency
Waldon Healthcare Center
140
Nursing home
Crown Roofing Services, Inc.
130
Construc on contractor
Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
120
Hotel
Chateau Golf & Country Club
110
Golf and country club
New Orleans Airport Hilton
100
Hotel
Lamarque Ford, Inc.
100
Car and truck dealership
22 Business Base
Top Private Companies in Jefferson Parish The New Orleans CityBusiness magazine publishes the Top 100 Private Companies in the metropolitan area, an annual rank‐
ing based on total revenue as reported by area businesses. Each year for the last five years, Jefferson Parish companies have
comprised on average 43 percent of the top 100 companies. For 2012, 36 of the top 100 companies are located within
Jefferson Parish, eight companies with a presence in the City of Kenner, and are presented in the table below.
It is important to note that the compila on of this list is dependent on the voluntary submi al of revenue figures by local
companies. Since some companies do not report revenue figures, this list is likely not inclusive. Any company desiring inclu‐
sion on this list may contact JEDCO at (504) 875‐3908. *Companies with an asterisk have a presence in the City of Kenner.
Business Name 2011 Revenue (in millions) Descrip on of Opera on Ochsner Health System*
$1,800.0
health care
Georges Enterprises, LLC
$1,060.0
food distributor and food services
Acme Truck Line Inc.
$393.9
Laitram LLC
Ray Brandt Automo ve & Collision ‐ Nissan, Toyota,
Infini , Dodge,Hyundai*
$341.2
transporta on
manufacturer of conveyor belts, shrimp processing,
alterna ng tread stairs
$329.1
automo ve sales, service and collision repair
Blessey Marine Services, Inc.
$194.2
towing company
Gibbs Construc on, LLC
$151.0
commercial construc on
Al Copeland Investments, Inc.*
$145.8
restaurants, hotels and food manufacturing
Weinmann, Inc.
$106.0
investments
ReadSo
$99.1
computer so ware development company
Broadmoor, LLC
$92.0
design/build firm
McDonnel Group LLC, The
$76.0
M R Pi man Group, LLC
$67.4
general contractor
Bryan Chevrolet, Mitsubishi & Suzuki, Inc.
$65.0
automobile dealership
Sa erfield & Pon kes Construc on Group, LLC*
$62.0
David Briggs Enterprises, Inc.*
$62.0
general contrac ng, construc on management
retail and wholesale of alcoholic beverages and
mixes
List is con nued on next page.
23 Business Base
Top Private Companies in Jefferson Parish (con nued) *Companies with an asterisk have a presence in the City of Kenner.
Business Name 2010 Revenue (in millions) Descrip on of Opera on Royal Honda
$49.1
automobile sales and service
Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC
$41.0
general construc on
Cycle Construc on Company*
$39.0
Durr Heavy Construc on, LLC
$35.0
Delta Administra ve Services
$33.5
general construc on
general contractor, site prepara on, demoli on,
u li es and disaster recovery
human resource outsourcing and Professional
Employer Organiza on services
Geocent
$27.4
informa on technology professional services
Construc on Masters, Inc.
$26.0
construc on
Pruden al Gardner, Inc.*
$22.0
real estate broker
Gulf Coast Office Products, Inc.
$20.0
copy machine and fax, printers, scanners
F. H. Myers Construc on Corp.
$19.8
Vincent Piazza Jr. & Sons Seafood, Inc.
$19.3
seafood processor and ins tu onal distributor
Atlan s Interna onal, Inc.
$18.2
Owensby & Kri kos, Inc.
$15.0
exports/lubricants wholesale
mechanical integrity inspec on onshore and off‐
shore facili es
Metairie Bank & Trust
$14.7
banking
Diabetes Management & Supplies
$13.8
diabetes medical supplier
Garrity Prin ng, Inc.
$12.5
commercial print shop
Eagan Insurance Agency, Inc.
$12.1
Coastal Engineering Equipment Sales, LLC
$7.1
property and casualty insurance
distributor of valves, meters and offshore oil
equipment
Planet Beach Tanning Spa*
$6.4
contemporary spa services
Lakeside Camera
$5.1
photo specialty retail
24 Business Base
Major Industry Employers Jefferson Parish
(1st Quarter, 2012) Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Average Weekly Wage Manufacturing Industry
Jefferson Parish (2006‐2011 Annual Averages) Manufacturing
Ship and boat building
Chemical manufacturing
Machinery manufacturing
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 $845
$899
$954
$946
$992
$1,081
$791
$883
$940
$947
$966
$1,149
$1,561
$1,516
$1,583
$1,602
$1,599
$1,735
$888
$973
$972
$912
$1,001
$993
Source: Bureau of Labor Sta s cs
25 Government
City of Kenner 
The City of Kenner is governed by a Mayor
and a seven‐member Council. The Council
consists of five district councilpersons and
two at‐large councilpersons.
Lake Pontchartrain Mayor,
Michael S. Yenni
At‐Large Division A,
Councilwoman Michele P. Branigan
No. 5 No. 4 No. 3 At‐Large Division B,
Councilwoman Jeannie M. Black
District 1,
Councilman Gregory W. Carroll
District 2,
Councilman Joe Stagni
I‐10 District 3,
Councilman Keith Reynaud
District 4,
Councilwoman Maria DeFrancesch
District 5,
Councilman Kent Denapolis
No. 2 No. 1 New Orleans Interna onal Airport Unincorporated Jefferson Parish side Mississippi River 26 Government
City of Kenner (con nued) 
Offices of the City of Kenner are located at:
1801 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062

For more informa on regarding City departments and services, go to the City of Ken‐
ner’s website, www.kenner.la.us, or contact City Hall at (504) 468‐7200
City of Kenner Court House Jefferson Parish Government 
Unincorporated Jefferson Parish is governed by a Parish President and seven‐member
Council. The City of Kenner falls within Jefferson Parish Council Districts 3 and 4.
District 3, Councilman Mark Spears
District 4, Councilman Ben Zahn

Offices of the Jefferson Parish Councilmen are located at:
East Bank Loca on West Bank Loca on Joe Yenni Building
General Government Building
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
200 Derbigny St.
Jefferson, LA 70123
Gretna, LA 70053
Jefferson Parish General Government Building 27 Infrastructure
Electricity 
Provided by Entergy Louisiana

www.entergy‐louisiana.com, (800) 368‐3749
Natural Gas 
Provided by Atmos Energy Louisiana

www.atmosenergy.com, (504) 849‐4300
Water 
Jefferson Parish provides drinking water

(www.jeffparish.net), (504) 736‐6050
Wastewater 
The City of Kenner treats wastewater

www.kenner.la.us, (504) 468‐7292
Solid Waste Disposal 

Provided by Ramelli Group
www.ramelli.com, (504) 482‐2040
Telephone Service Providers include:


AT&T (formerly Bellsouth), www.bellsouth.com, (888) 757‐6500
Cox Communica ons, www.cox.com, (504) 304‐8444
Cable Service

Provided by Cox Communica ons, www.cox.com, (504) 304‐8444
Fiber Op c Communica on Providers include:


AT&T, (formerly Bellsouth), www.bellsouth.com, (888) 757‐6500
Cox Communica ons, www.cox.com, (504) 304‐8444

Southern Light Fiber, www.southernligh iber.com, (251) 662‐1514
28 Economic Indicators
Demographic and Income Profile Demographic Summary City of Kenner (2012 Es mate)
Racial and Ethnic Composi on City of Kenner (2012 Es mate)
Popula on
66,475
Caucasian alone
61.1%
Households
24,764
African American alone
24.2%
Families
16,787
Asian
Avg. Household Size
2.67
Owner Occupied HUs
14,583
Renter Occupied HUs
10,181
Median Age
37.7
Median Household Income
$47,125
Avg. Household Income
$64,125
Per Capita Income
$24,335
Households by Income City of Kenner (2012 Es mate)
< $15,000
13.1%
$15,000 ‐ $24,999
12.1%
$25,000 ‐ $34,999
12.0%
$35,000 ‐ $49,999
15.0%
$50,000 ‐ $74,999
18.7%
$75,000 ‐ $99,999
11.0%
$100,000 ‐ $149,999
11.4%
$150,000 ‐ $199,999
3.4%
$200,000+
3.3%
3.7%
American Indian alone
0.4%
Pacific Islander alone
0.0%
Other race alone
7.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic Origin (any race)
22.9%
KENNER HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME (2012 ESTIMATE) Source: ESRI 2012 es mated demographic data
Demographic and Income Profile Total Popula on by Age City of Kenner (2012 Es mate)
Age range
%
0‐4
6.7%
5‐9
6.0%
10 ‐ 14
6.1%
15 ‐ 19
6.3%
20 ‐ 24
7.1%
25 ‐ 34
14.6%
35 ‐ 44
11.7%
45 ‐ 54
14.3%
55 ‐ 64
13.9%
65 ‐ 74
7.6%
75 ‐ 84
3.8%
85+
1.6%
Popula on Pyramid City of Kenner (2012 Es mate)
10% 8% Male %
6% 4% 2% Age range Female %
0% 2% Male %
4% 6% 8% 10% Age range Female %
6.8%
0‐4
6.6%
6.7%
45‐49
6.8%
6.2%
5‐9
5.7%
7.6%
50‐54
7.6%
6.5%
10‐14
5.7%
7.1%
55‐59
7.8%
6.6%
15‐19
6.0%
6.4%
60‐64
6.6%
7.4%
20‐24
6.9%
4.3%
65‐69
4.7%
8.0%
25‐29
7.3%
2.8%
70‐74
3.3%
7.4%
30‐34
6.7%
1.8%
75‐79
2.5%
6.1%
35‐39
5.5%
1.2%
80‐84
2.1%
6.2%
40‐44
5.9%
0.9%
85+
2.3%
Source: ESRI 2012 es mated demographic data
Educa onal A ainment The City of Kenner has an educated workforce. Approximately 84 percent of the city’s house‐
hold popula on ages 25 years and over have at least a high school diploma and 21 percent of
the same popula on segment have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Kenner household popula on 25 years of age and older Approximately 32 percent of the New Orleans MSA popula on of 25 to 34 years of age
have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which is on par with Dallas, Texas and higher than the
percentage of the same popula on segment in comparable markets of other states, such
as Birmingham, Alabama; Houston, Texas; Jackson, Mississippi and Tampa, Florida.
% MSA HOUSEHOLD POPULATION 25‐34 YRS OLD WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011
Employment & Wages Employment (Preliminary October 2012)
Employment Unemployment Civilian Labor Force Jefferson Parish 201,374
(93.9%)
13,040
(6.1%)
214,414
(100%)
MSA 511,360
(93.5%)
35,324
(6.5%)
546,684
(100%)
1,972,435
(93.7%)
131,530
(6.3%)
2,103,965
(100%)
Louisiana Employment and Wages by Industry Sector Jefferson Parish (1st Quarter 2012) Accommoda on & food svcs.
1,111
18,510
Avg. Weekly Wage ($) 328
Administra on & waste svcs.
866
13,700
588
23
24
700
178
4,267
1,315
1,366
13,140
943
977
8,087
1,310
1,386
30,355
911
Informa on
193
2,468
1,121
Manufacturing
462
12,790
1,148
Mgmt. of companies & enterprises
97
2,963
1,343
Mining
75
1,843
2,306
Other svcs. (except public admin.)
1,039
5,414
630
Professional & tech. svcs.
1,631
10,456
1,269
Public administra on
110
5,338
939
Real estate, rental & leasing
582
3,739
778
1,918
27,766
523
470
8,358
1,019
33
1,134
1,384
1,129
10,752
1,207
Industry Sector Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hun ng
Arts, entertainment & recrea on
Construc on
Finance & insurance
Health care & social assistance
Retail trade
Transporta on & warehousing
U li es
Wholesale trade
Total Est. Avg. Employees Greater New Orleans Area Tops the Country for Best Economic Recovery According to a Brookings Ins tute report, “MetroMonitor”, the Greater New Orleans area outper‐
formed metropolitan areas throughout the country in terms of economic recovery in the first and second quarters of 2012. The Brookings re‐
port tracks employment and unemployment level, gross metropolitan product and housing prices. Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Rig Count ANNUAL MINING JOBS IN REGIONAL LABOR MARKET AREA 1 AND LOUISIANA RIG COUNTS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: Baker Hughes and Louisiana Workforce Commission
Income In 2010, Jefferson Parish had a per capita personal income of $43,203, which was 117 percent of the state average of
$37,039. The Parish’s total personal income ranked first in the state and accounted for 11.1 percent of the state total.
Employment Income Jefferson Parish and New Orleans‐Metairie‐Kenner MSA (2010)
Total Personal Income (000s) Jefferson Parish N.O. MSA $18,687,270
$49,859,192
$43,203
$42,485
Per Capita Personal Income PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME (2010) NEW ORLEANS‐METAIRIE‐KENNER MSA AND NATIONAL ANNUAL AVERAGE PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME (2000‐2010) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Real Estate Single‐Family Residen al 
In the City of Kenner, private residences are assessed at 10 percent of fair market value with no
property tax assessed on the first $75,000
Average Price of Single‐Family Dwellings Sold (2007‐2011) 2007 Jefferson Parish $215,547
$182,418
2008 $199,070
$168,379
2009 $187,095
$163,832
2010 $184,286
$142,927
2011 $170,490
$142,581
Kenner Commercial Average Rental and Occupancy Rates of Office, Retail and Warehouse Space in Kenner and Average Land Price of Kenner Industrial Land (2011) Type of Space
Office Space
Class A
Class B
Class C
Retail Space
Class A
Class B
Class C
Warehouse Space Distribu on
Service Center
Industrial Land Occupancy Rate
Avg. $psf
NA
$16.25
$15.74
NA
73.8%
93.7%
$16.25
$14.00
$11.77
94.1%
80.1%
91.0%
$4.25
NA
$7.00
90.0%
NA
NA
NA: Insufficient data or withheld from data source to avoid disclo‐
sure of individual proper es Source: Metropolitan New Orleans Real Estate Market Analysis,
Vols. 42‐44
34 Education
Primary and Secondary Schools City of Kenner 

Grade ‘11‐’12 En‐
rollment A.C. Alexander
E
669
Bonnabel Magnet Academy
H
1558
Chateau Estates
E
571
Clancy School for the Arts
E
510
G.T. Woods
E
187
Greenlawn Terrace
E
429
J.J. Audubon
E
408
M (6th‐8th)
562
Walter G. Schneckenburger
E
409
Washington Montessori E
245 School Name There are eight public elementary schools, one pub‐
lic middle school and one public high school within
the City of Kenner. In addi on, there are three pri‐
vate schools (below high school level).
Kenner is also home to Herzing University. There
are numerous colleges and universi es within the
New Orleans‐Metairie‐Kenner Metropolitan area.
For a list of local colleges and universi es, see page
36 of this document.
KENNER DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY Opening in August 2013, the Kenner
Discovery Health Sciences Academy
(KDHSA) charter school will provide
early childhood through 12th grade
educa on to Jefferson Parish students.
Curriculum will explore health and sci‐
ence topics and careers. Applica ons
are now being accepted for the 2013‐
2014 school year. For more infor‐
ma on, visit the KDHSA website at
www.discoveryhsf.org.
Public Schools Theodore Roosevelt
Total Enrollment 5548 Nonpublic Schools
Islamic School of Greater New Orleans
E
141
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
E ‐ 8th
173
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
E ‐7th
487
Total Enrollment 801 Table key: E = Elementary; M = Middle; H = High School
Jefferson Parish PERCENT OF CLASSES BY CLASS SIZE Jefferson Parish Public School Data 2010‐2011 School Year School Sta s cs 2011‐2012 School Year Number Public Schools 89
Nonpublic Schools 52
Enrollment 45,704
19,378
Faculty 2,956
1,566
Three Jefferson Parish public schools have been named to the “America’s Best High Schools 2012” list, a Newsweek ranking. To compile the list schools were evaluated on several fac‐
tors such as gradua on rate, percent of graduates accepted to college, average SAT/ACT and AP scores and number of AP classes offered per student. The three J.P. schools recognized by Newsweek are Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technolo‐
gy Academy, Haynes Academy for Ad‐
vanced Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies. Source: Louisiana Department of Educa on
35 Education
Colleges and Universi es The Greater New Orleans Area is known for its reputable col‐
leges and universi es. The career‐focused Herzing University
resides within the City of Kenner and all other ins tu ons and
training centers are located within approximately 20 miles of
Kenner.
Herzing University has once again been named to the ‘Military Friendly Schools’ list by Victory Media, media en ty for military personnel reentering civilian life. For the fourth consecu ve year, Herzing re‐
ceived this recogni on due to the specialized pro‐
grams it offers military men and women such as fi‐
nancial benefits and career placement assistance. (Herzing University press release, September 17, 2012) Four Year Colleges and Universi es Ins tu on Loca on Fall 2011 Enrollment 323*
Two Year Colleges Ins tu on Loca on Herzing University
Kenner
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
10,900
Delgado Community
New Orleans
Southeastern Louisiana
Hammond
15,414
Nunez Community
Chalme e
Tulane University
New Orleans
13,354
Loyola University
New Orleans
5,178
Xavier University of LA
New Orleans
3,399
Southern University at N.O.
New Orleans
3,245
Dillard University
New Orleans
1,249
Our Lady of Holy Cross
New Orleans
1,260
*
Represents Fall 2012 enrollment
Fall 2011 Enrollment 20,452
2,416
In the Summer of 2012, Delgado Community College partnered with Louisiana FastStart, the state’s na‐
onally‐recognized workforce development pro‐
gram, to develop the Digital Media Educa on Center at Delgado’s campus. This ini a ve is intended to instruct students on 3D modeling, anima on and rendering to prepare for employment in the digital media and graphics design fields. Louisiana Technical Colleges Jefferson Campus and West Jefferson Campus
2,067
Medical and Law Schools Research Base New Orleans Regional Medical Center
New Orleans
UNO Research & Technology Center
New Orleans
UNO Avondale Mari me Tech. Center
Avondale
The University of New Orleans received a 3‐year $1.5 million grant from NASA to research and develop efficiency and safe‐
ty improvements to the na on’s air traffic system. The UNO research team will be joined by colleagues from LSU and Southern University. (UNO Press Release, November 28, 2012) Ins tu on Loca on LSU Medicine
New Orleans
Fall 2012 Enrollment 765
LSU Allied Health
New Orleans
364
LSU Nursing
New Orleans
1,049
LSU Dental
New Orleans
353
LSU Public Health
New Orleans
105
Tulane Univ. Med. Ctr.
New Orleans
737
Loyola Univ. Law School
New Orleans
855
Tulane Univ. Law School
New Orleans
249
Source: Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University School of Law, Loyola University School of Law, Louisiana State University School of Allied Health,
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Nursing School, Louisiana State University School of Den stry, Herzing University, New Orle‐
ans CityBusiness
36 Quality of Life
The City of Kenner offers a mul tude of a rac ons and ameni es catering to many different
interests, but always in a family‐friendly atmosphere. Kenner events are a ended by City
residents and also a ract people from the surrounding parishes.
Areas of Interest Laketown  Located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain at the end of Williams Boulevard, Laketown
is a 30‐acre park containing ameni es for all ages, including a boat launch, fishing piers,
bike path, gazebo and picnic areas. Laketown serves as the venue for many events rang‐
ing from concerts to car shows. It is also the home of the Pontchartrain Center, a 70,000
square foot conven on center and the floa ng Treasure Chest Casino. Rivertown  Located in Kenner along the Mississippi River at just a half mile from the Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Interna onal Airport, Rivertown is a 16‐block historic district offering a vari‐
ety of cultural and family a rac ons, such as a space and science center, planetarium and
megadome cinema, a live performance theatre, weekly farmer’s market and restaurants
in a pedestrian‐friendly and pleasant se ng.
The Pavilion at Laketown Kenner City Park  Comprising 30 acres of land at the corner of Loyola Drive and Vintage Boulevard, Kenner
City Park offers much beauty and ameni es to the public. Some features include illumi‐
nated fountains, a bird sanctuary, ponds and waterfalls, a walking track, playground and a
pavilion.
Rivertown’s Arts & Museums Church and covered bridge in Heritage Park, Rivertown Rivertown Theatres for the Performing Arts  Operated by Theatre 13 and located at 325 Minor Street in Kenner
 Provides a season of plays and musicals on the main stage and children’s stage
 Award winning theatre of 300 seats featuring Broadway musicals, comedies and dramas
 For more informa on, call (504) 461‐9475
Kenner Heritage Park  Displays Kenner’s cultural history through a replicated turn‐of‐the‐century village
 Structures of interest include a packing shed, ice house, a tradi onal blacksmith shop,
and a 1930’s era gas sta on
 Other a rac ons include a pond with covered bridge adjacent to the replica of St. Mary’s
Church, the first church in Kenner
Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema
 Shows planetarium sky shows, laser light shows as well as educa onal nature films on a
50‐foot domed screen
Rivertown Theatres for the Performing Arts 37 Quality of Life
Rivertown’s Art & Museums (con nued) Space Sta on  Offers a tour of a full‐scale NASA Interna onal Space Sta on prototype, one of the only
two in existence today
 Space‐related exhibits include a Space Robot, a 4 billion year old Gibeon Meteorite,
and an historical meline of the U.S. space program including a 3‐D photo gallery of
Mars
 Open 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays (general public); By appointment only Tuesdays
through Fridays for school/camp groups
Space Sta on Rivertown Science Center
 Offers hands‐on exhibits about weather, electricity, insects, rivers and streams, the
solar system and more
 Learn about weather forecas ng through a WWL‐Channel 4 sponsored exhibit using
green screen technology
 Open 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays (general public); By appointment only Tuesdays
through Fridays for school/camp groups
Music, Fes vals & Events Back to the Beach Fes val  Annual three‐day event (the weekend a er Memorial Day) consis ng of a 1/2‐mile and
2‐mile run/walk at sunset along the scenic Lake Pontchartrain, Bikes at the Beach and a
car show.
 Lake Pontchartrain Basin Founda on’s signature event
Laketown Fes val  Located at the end of Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain
 Annual one‐day concert featuring local and na onally‐renown musicians, such as Rock‐
in’ Dopsie, Top Cats, Chee Weez, Cowboy Mouth and Eddie Money
 Proceeds benefit the City’s Parks and Recrea on Department
Laketown Fes val Music in the Park  A series of free Friday evening concerts in Rivertown Historic District
 Concerts take place each Friday night in the month of May on the back porch stage of
the Kenner Produce Company in Heritage Park
Movies in the Park  A series of free Saturday evening concerts in Rivertown Historic District
 Movies take place in the months of May and September on a 25 foot outdoor movie
screen at 8 pm
 Movies are full‐length, family‐oriented
38 Quality of Life
Music, Fes vals & Events (con nued) Farmer’s Market  Held every first and third Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm in Heritage Park
 Local farmers sell a variety of fruit, vegetables, honey, jams and jellies as well as other
goods
 Ques ons regarding the Farmer’s Market can be directed to Maria Bourgeois at (504)
468‐7211
Shopping & Recrea on The Esplanade Mall  Located at 1401 West Esplanade Avenue in Kenner
 Regional shopping center with 120+ stores, including eateries
 Anchors include Target, Macy’s, Dillard’s and World of Decor
 The Esplanade is a tax‐free shopping des na on for interna onal shoppers
The Grande Theatre  Construc on is ongoing of a new state‐of‐the‐art, 14‐screen theater at The Esplanade
Mall
 Theater will feature stadium sea ng auditoriums with digital projec on and 3‐D capabil‐
i es, including one 3‐story screen offering a premier digital and sound experience
 Expected opening in the Summer of 2013
Treasure Chest Casino  Located in Laketown on Lake Pontchartrain
 Offers table games, over 950 slots and live entertainment
 Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Louis J. Roussel, Jr. Planetarium LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING Louisiana was the first state in the U.S. to offer tax‐free shopping to interna onal visitors. Seventy‐six (76) merchants in the City of Ken‐
ner are tax‐free zones, in‐
cluding all shops at The Es‐
planade mall. In 2011, inter‐
na onal shoppers received rebates of sales taxes paid on approximately $880,000 in merchandise. Shop Kenner First  Campaign to encourage Kenner residents to make purchases at local businesses before
going to retailers outside the City
 “Shop Kenner First” promo on launched by K‐TV Channel 76, Kenner’s Government
Access Channel consis ng of minute‐long videos and placards that suppor ng business‐
es hang on their doors or windows
 Kenner businesses offer a wide selec on of retail products and services at compe ve
prices and sales taxes collected at local stores stay in the local economy
39 Quality of Life
Mee ng and Event Facili es Pontchartrain Conven on Center  Located in Kenner’s Laketown area
 Showcases 46,080 square feet of column‐free exhibit/assembly space; 14,681 square
feet of mul ‐use mee ng rooms; a ceiling height of up to 35 feet; and accommodates
over‐sized mobile equipment with roll‐up doors
 Accommodates in mate gatherings of 50 a endees to larger events of 3,700 a endees
 Hosts a variety of events from concerts and Mardi Gras fes vi es to wrestling matches
and cultural events
Heritage Hall  Located in Kenner’s Rivertown Historic District
 Recently renovated, 4,000 square‐foot venue for recep ons, luncheons, showers, family
reunions, weddings and mee ngs
 Historical landmark admi ed to the Na onal Register of Historic Places in July, 1985
 Served as a business focal point in old Kenner for 100 years as a mercan le store, phar‐
macy, post office, motorcycle shop and museum
Pavilion in Kenner City Park  Located in Kenner City Park at the intersec on of Loyola Drive and Vintage Drive
 Banquet hall space for recep ons, showers, small weddings and mee ngs
 Main recep on room can accommodate an in mate gathering of up to 200 people
Chateau Golf and Country Club  Located at 3600 Chateau Boulevard, north of the Chateau Boulevard and West Espla‐
nade Avenue intersec on
 Accommodates small gatherings such as teas, showers or small dinners to larger gather‐
ing such as wedding recep ons and cocktail par es
 Grand Ballroom, the largest room, can accommodate up to 450 seated guests or 500
non‐seated
 On‐site catering available to suit any type of gathering
Addi onal Mee ng and Event Facili es in Kenner Kenner City Park Pavilion Conven on space at Hilton New Orleans Airport Space Size Hilton New Orleans Airport
21,564 sq. . total mee ng space
Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
7,000 sq. . ballroom; 12,000 sq.
. total mee ng space
Radisson New Orleans Airport
12,000 sq. . total mee ng space
Days Inn New Orleans Airport
5 mtg. rooms,
560‐2,240 sq. .
40 Quality of Life
Municipal Services Public Informa on ‐ K‐TV Channel 76  Kenner Government Access Channel cable‐cas ng government and community pro‐
grams on Jefferson Parish Cox Cable Channel 76
 Programming can be seen throughout Jefferson Parish
 Airs recurring shows on City Departments; na onally produced government and educa‐
onal material; special features highligh ng the diverse civic and cultural landscape of
Kenner and special features that reflect, inform and inspire the community KTV serves
Parks and Recrea on  Kenner’s Parks and Recrea on Department provides safe recrea on areas with high‐
quality facili es and programs to serve Kenner residents of all ages
 There are 13 parks and playgrounds easily accessible to Kenner residents  For six consecu ve years, the City of Kenner has been recognized as a Playful City USA
Communi es by KaBOOM!, a non‐profit organiza on. KaBOOM! honors ci es and
towns across the country that make a commitment to the importance of play and the
well‐being of children.
Kenner Police Department  The Kenner Police Department’s Community Rela ons Division offers several innova ve
programs designed to enhance awareness, crime preven on, and goodwill throughout
the community. Some of these programs include Businesses Against Crime Program,
Ci zen Police Academy, Explorer program, Neighborhood Watch Program and Women’s
Self Defense classes.
 One of the few law enforcement agencies in the area that has a mandated fitness pro‐
gram for police officers
 Works with the Kenner Inspec on and Code Enforcement Department on code ‘sweeps’
to remove blight from the City of Kenner
Inspec on and Code Enforcement  The Inspec on and Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement
of the Code of Ordinances, the review and issuing of building permits of all structures in
the City, conduc ng inspec ons, licensing of tradesmen and issuing occupa onal licens‐
es
 The Department manages the City’s par cipa on in the Na onal Flood Insurance Pro‐
gram’s (NFIP) Community Ra ng System (CRC) with the goal of reducing flood losses,
facilita ng accurate insurance ra ng and promo ng awareness of flood insurance. The
Department has been successful in improving the City’s classifica on which means that
Kenner flood policyholders are paying a reduced premium.
For five consecu‐
ve years, the City of Kenner has been rec‐ cognized as a Playful City USA Community by KaBOOM!, a non‐profit organiza on. Ka‐
BOOM! honors ci es and towns across the country that make a commitment to the importance of play and the well‐being of children. Kenner Crime Rate is Down in 2012 From October 2011 to Octo‐
ber 2012, crime has de‐
creased overall by 2.47% in the City of Kenner. The larg‐
est decreases are in murder (‐
75.00%), robbery (‐21.43%) and aggravated assault (‐8.20%). Kenner Fire Department  Department consists of full‐ me and reserve personnel totaling 135 personnel of which
71 members are cer fied First Responders
 Class II fire ra ng
 With six fire sta ons in Kenner the average response me is 3‐5 minutes
 Responds to structure, vehicle, rubbish and ground covers fires, hazard materials inci‐
dents, water and land rescue and medical emergencies
41 Quality of Life
Economic and Land Use Development Plans Pa ern for Progress, Land Use Plan for the City of Kenner  Provides a vision for the future growth of Kenner through goals, policies and objec ves,
land use designa ons and implementa on strategies
 Serves as a reference to the development community and general public in determining
how to develop or redevelop their land
 To read Pa ern for Progress, visit the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us
2028 Laketown Master Plan  Serves as a long‐range policy guide for the physical arrangement and appearance of
Laketown
 Envisions Laketown with a mixed use district containing restaurants, retail businesses,
professional offices and high‐density residen al dwellings; an ac ve recrea on district
and Laketown Park including a nature center, amphitheater, water features, restaurant,
carousel and dog park
 Sets clear goals for improvements to the design, func on, and ecological value of the
park
Historic live oak on Pol‐
lock Street in South Kenner Kenner 2030  Economic development strategic plan for the City of Kenner
 Contains goals, objec ves and an implementa on component to ensure a prosperous
future and enhanced quality of life for the city’s current and future residents and busi‐
nesses
Landscape Ordinance  Enhances and protects the community’s environmental, economic and aesthe c re‐
sources, and in par cular strives to protect na ve tree species
Disaster Planning & Response City of Kenner Emergency Plan  815‐page document addressing prepara ons, response and recovery issues before, dur‐
ing and a er hurricanes, tornados, nuclear accidents and snow/freeze events
 Coordinates closely with the Jefferson Parish Emergency Opera ons Plan, the State of
Louisiana Emergency Opera ons Plan, and the Na onal Response Plan/Na onal Re‐
sponse Framework
 The City of Kenner worked closely with Jefferson Parish to develop a parish‐wide com‐
prehensive emergency procedure plan in the event of a hurricane which includes proce‐
dures for evacua on and reentry
 Businesses in the City of Kenner should register for re‐entry status and creden als to
enable their speedy re‐entry into the City and Jefferson Parish at
www.jumpstartjefferson.com
Jefferson Parish has estab‐
lished a three‐ ered re‐entry system in the event a threat‐
ening hurricane leads to an evacua on. The system is designed to ensure that area businesses have a safe, effec‐
ve and mely re‐entry into the parish. Register your business today at www.jumpstartjefferson.com. 42 Quality of Life
Health Care Ochsner Medical Center ‐ Kenner
 159‐bed facility acute care community hospital located at the corner of West Espla‐
nade Avenue and Loyola Drive
 Ranked 2nd out of 41 hospitals in the New Orleans metro area and 4th out of 237
hospitals in the state on U.S. News & World Report’s 2012‐2013 Best Hospitals
 2008 Press Ganey Compass Award “Most Improved Facility” in overall pa ent and
employee sa sfac on
 Unique services include an advanced outpa ent diagnos c and therapy center,
wound care and hyperbarics, a na onally‐recognized neuroendocrine tumor program,
an ultra‐rapid detox program and u liza on of Near‐Infrared Fluorescence Guidance
for daVinci Si robo c surgical system to spare kidney ssue during cancerous tumor
removal
Jefferson Parish Hospitals East Jefferson General Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center—
Kenner received a #2 rank‐
ing out of 41 metro area hospitals and #4 out of 237 hospitals statewide on the U.S. News and World Re‐
port’s 2012‐2013 Best Hos‐
pitals. Addi onally, U.S. News gave the hospital a “high performing” rank in gastroenterology. No. of beds 420
Ochsner Medical Center ‐ Jefferson
614
Ochsner Medical Center ‐ Kenner 159 Ochsner Medical Center ‐West Bank
181
River Oaks Hospital (private psychiatric facility)
126
Tulane‐Lakeside Hospital
119
West Jefferson Medical Center
427
Hotels & Motels 



There are a number of hotels within the City of Kenner, catering to both business and
leisure travelers
All hotels are easily accessible from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna onal
Airport
Kenner hotels offer banquet and conven on facili es as well as mee ng spaces to
accommodate any group size
Hotels in Kenner include Hilton New Orleans Airport, Crowne Plaza New Orleans Air‐
port, Hotel Kenner New Orleans Airport, Days Inn New Orleans Airport, Comfort
Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Contempra Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Air‐
port and Sleep Inn New Orleans Airport
Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport 43 Sites - Opportunities for Development
Airport Redevelopment Property Airport Redevelopment Property
 Over 70 acres of ground located in areas north, east and south of the airport
 Proper es were purchased by the airport through a federal noise abatement program and
are no longer needed for safety or noise buffer purposes
 Most of the proper es offer green space for development
 Property can be placed back into commerce for mixed use non‐residen al, industrial,
commercial or office uses
Industrial Parks The average price per square foot for an industrial distribu on facility in Ken‐
ner is $3.00‐$5.50. For warehouse and industrial land, the average price per square foot is $5.00‐$9.00. (Metropolitan New Orleans Real Estate Market Analy‐
sis, Vol. 43, June 2011) Bainbridge and Crestview Industrial Parks  Located immediately north of the airport with easy access to Interstate 10 and U.S. High‐
way 61 (Airline Drive)
 Home to many manufacturers, distributors and industrial users
 See map below for approximate boundaries of industrial areas I‐10 B Map Legend: A = Crestview B = Bainbridge
A Office/Warehouses in Crestview Industrial Park New Orleans Interna onal Airport Other Industrial Areas  Other pockets of mixed commercial and industrial uses include areas directly east of the
airport, on the west side of Williams Boulevard, and south of the airport
 These areas also contain several acres of the airport’s redevelopment property
44 Sites - Opportunities for Development
Retail The Esplanade Mall
 Located on West Esplanade Avenue and 32nd Street in Kenner
 Take I‐10, Williams Boulevard exit (mall is within 1 mile)
 Regional shopping center with 120+ stores, including eateries
 Anchors include Target, Macy’s and Dillard’s
 A new 14‐screen, state‐of‐the‐art, stadium‐style sea ng movie theater is under construc‐
on at The Esplanade mall site. Doors are expected to open in 2013.
 For leasing informa on, contact:
Mall Manager
(504) 468‐6116
Brent Gardner
Leasing Agent
(317) 685‐7295
Meloyde Grim
Entrance to The Esplanade Inline Retail Shopping Centers  There are several strip shopping centers in the City of Kenner offering excellent visibility
and accommoda ng various space needs
 Commercial strips support both adjacent residen al neighborhoods and customers from
outside of the City
Vacant Retail Parcels  There are over 60 acres of vacant retail property in Kenner surrounding The Esplanade
Mall, in Kenner’s Laketown, in Historic Rivertown District and others along the city’s ma‐
jor commercial corridors
 Development sites range in size from approximately one acre to 25 acres. Average parcel
size is approximately six acres.
Office Office proper es  Many opportuni es for office uses exist in the City of Kenner
 Class A, B and C office buildings located within the city
 Some of the airport’s redevelopment property, par cularly on the east side of the air‐
port, might be suitable for office use 

Rault Office Building, prem‐
ier office building located at 2400 Veterans Boulevard in Kenner Visit the website of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission for fea‐
tured proper es within the City of Kenner at www.jedco.org/featured‐proper es. If you are seeking industrial, retail or office space within the City of Kenner, please contact Lacey Bordelon of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission at (504) 875‐3908 or [email protected] for site search assistance. 45 Table of Appendices
Appendix A— City of Kenner Economic Development District
Page A‐1
Appendix B—City of Kenner Enterprise Zones
Page B‐1
46 Appendix A — City of Kenner Economic Development District
City of Kenner  Kenner’s economic development district is the Rivertown Historic District. Boundaries include the Mississippi River, Ken‐
ner Avenue, Compromise Street and Daniel Street
Missis
sippi R
ive
r Kenner’s Economic Development District A‐1 Appendix B — City of Kenner Enterprise Zones
Enterprise Zones  An Enterprise Zone is an area of high unemployment,
low income and/or an area where a large number of
residents are receiving some form of public assis‐
tance (Louisiana Administra ve Code)
 Under the regula ons of the Enterprise Zone pro‐
gram, it is possible for a business to receive a $2,500
tax credit against its state income tax or corporate
franchise tax liability for crea ng a net new job and
filling the new posi on with a person residing in an
Enterprise Zone
 For the most accurate map showing Enterprise Zone
loca ons and boundaries, see the website of the
New Orleans Regional Planning Commission at
www.norpc.org
Lake Pontchartrain
Unincorporated Jefferson Parish Enterprise Zones B‐1

Economic and Demographic Profile

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