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Doing business in Walker
Walker is a great place to start or grow your business, and the City of Walker's staff is here to help you. Located in the fastest-growing economic region in the state, the city ranks among the Top 10 for population growth in Louisiana. New businesses are regular sight in Walker. In the past year, Stine Lumber, Smoothie King, Hibbett Sports, Walgreens, CVS, LeBlanc's Grocery and Houston-based CECO Corp. all have opened their doors in the community.
Operating a successful business is not easy. This guide is tailored to give owners the tools they need to achieve success in Walker. It provides you with many of the local and state resources and contacts in business development, permits, financial resources and other key topics of interest.
The strength of our local businesses plays an integral role in the overall economic health of our city, so we are serious about helping you succeed. To that end, we host regular business networking opportunities throughout the year. We also provide WalkerWorks, a free employment listing to connect Walker's businesses with the local workforce. We stand ready to assist you by any other means.
We salute your ingenuity, creativity and perseverance in establishing a business here.
Walker: A great place to do business
» Guide to starting & growing a business
» Recent locations & expansions
» Economic profile
» Walker Economic Development Plan & Strategy
» Directory of businesses
» Commercial property available for lease or development
» Retail opportunities
» Incentives
» Connect with our workforce for free
Navigating the process
» Occupational license application
» Alcohol permit application
» Planning & zoning
» Walker Code of Ordinances online
Building
» Building requirements
» Contractor licensing
» Building permits
» Building inspections
Other resources
» Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce
» Livingston Economic Development Council
» Southeast Louisiana Business Center
» Louisiana Economic Development
» Louisiana Fast-Start