The Good Earth is a Great Place to Grow Your Business!
Terrebonne translates to “Good Earth,” but businesses and families know that Terrebonne is a Great place to Live, Work and Play. Renowned for its exceptional business climate and superior quality of life, Terrebonne Parish is bursting with growth from its robust economy that is steeped in innovation. With a small town heart, Houma is a mid-sized city having an affordable standard of living, low crime, great schools, and a vibrant culture; the perfect combination for business location or expansion. Discover how our community is evolving from a model manufacturing area to an international, innovation center, and learn what everyone is raving about!
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Why Houma-Terrebonne
“We are honored to serve the bayou region as the conduit that connects the entrepreneurial spirit starting at a business incubator, existing industry and state-of-the-art cutting edge technology.”
Cohen B. Guidry,
TEDA Chief Executive Officer
Learn more about the advantages of doing business in Terrebonne Parish.
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Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild Presents
FREE KIDS’ARTCLASSES
Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild will be hosting a variety of art classes in January for age groups 8 – 12 years and 13 – 18 years. To sign up, please contact either Janice McBride (318-505-2087) or Jennifer Jenkins (985-637-3894).
January 10, 2026
Session A
Ages 8 – 12
Sculpting
9 a.m. – Noon
Blake Kiger, Akira Crosby, Instructors
Session B
Ages 13 – 18
Sculpting
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Blake Kiger, Akira Crosby, Instructors
January 17, 2026
Acrylic Painting (balloons)
Session A
Ages 8 – 12
9 a.m. – Noon
Regina Babin, Instructor
Session B
Ages 13 – 18
TBA
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
David Ledet, Instructor
January 24, 2026
Session A
Ages 8 – 12
Acrylic Painting (Blue Dog)
9 a.m. – Noon
Lee Aucoin, Instructor
Session B
Ages 13 – 18
Abstract Painting
1 pm – 4 pm
Lea Lemoine, Instructor
Thinking about growing your business—but not sure what the next step should be?
Starting and growing a business takes more than passion. It takes clarity, confidence, and the right support.
The Shell LiveWire Louisiana Accelerator Program is a free, 9-week program designed to help small business owners build stronger operations, refine their strategy, and prepare for growth—without stepping away from day-to-day business.
📍 Open to businesses located in:
Ascension | Assumption | East Baton Rouge | West Baton Rouge | Iberville | Jefferson | Lafourche | Livingston | St. Charles | St. James | St. John the Baptist | St. Mary | Terrebonne
✔ All industries welcome
🗓 Applications close January 26, 2026
👉 Apply here: www.shell.us/livewire
Supported locally by Louisiana Small Business Development Center
A much-needed skill set in the industrial community.Learn a skill that can provide career opportunities for the rest of your life.
Our Machine Tool Technology Program is the study of using machine tools to manufacture products and parts.
The program involves operating machine shop equipment such as manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. Students will learn to calculate speeds and feeds; dimensions for layout; and use of precision measuring equipment. Students will also develop a basic understanding of CAD/CAM programming.
Fletcher’s program provides specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in the following fields:
Machinist
Machinist Inspector
Leaderman Positions
Quality Control
Precision Inspection
CNC Turning and Milling
www.fletcher.edu/programs/technical-education/machine-tool-technology
Plan your routes accordingly!LA DOTD announces bridge closures:
The bridges over Bayou Terrebonne at New Orleans Blvd and Barrow Street will intermittently close from 7 AM on Tuesday, December 16 to 4 PM on Wednesday, December 17 for paving operations.
Get the latest Terrebonne business news here.
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Growth, honors and appointments.
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Email from Terrebonne Economic Development Authority Terrebonne news inside. December 12, 2025 Terrebonne Parish Business News Rouses acquires 10 locations… Rouses announced acquisition of 10 gro…Looking for new employees? Become a LACES partner to help connect transitioning service members to employment.
TEDA is honored to support this event at Fletcher Technical Community College, which is a valued part of our community's educational infrastructure.Thank you to Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority (TEDA) for supporting this year’s Chancellor’s Breakfast, presented by Terrebonne General Health System, as a Blue and Silver Sponsor.
Your commitment to regional growth directly supports our students and our mission.
This event is now sold out. We thank everyone for their support and look forward to a wonderful event.
Gateway to the Gulf of Mexico and Southeastern US
Terrebonne Parish is located on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway has easy access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Houma Navigational Canal. Good Earth Transit is parish’s public transit bus system. It has five major routes and serves the surrounding suburban areas, including the small bayou communities and the city of Thibodaux. The Houma-Terrebonne Airport at Augustus Brown Field is a general aviation airport that boasts a 6,500-foot and a 5,000-foot runway along with 1,000 acres of adjacent industrial land.
Terrebonne has Workforce Programs and Assistance
With business-responsive Fletcher Technical Community College and nearby Nicholls State University, workforce training is available for Terrebonne Parish residents and employers alike. Learn More>
Let the Good Times Roll! Mardi Gras, Festivals and more
Experience the Bayou Country’s rich culture, cuisine and “joie de vivre” or, Joy of Life. There are Mardi Gras parades for the whole family, festivals for music and art enthusiasts and a natural paradise for anglers, bird watchers and photographers. Just 55 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana’s Bayou Country contains over 2500 sq. miles of beautiful swamps and pristine wetlands.
7910 Main Street, Suite 302
Houma, LA 70360
Phone: (985) 873-6890
