The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce assists the City of West Monroe in recruiting new business and industry. The facilitation of visits to the area is a service provided by the Chamber. Meeting with company officials, site selectors, and other involved parties is crucial to the continued growth and development of West Ouachita Parish. Establishing an exemplary relationship with City officials and Economic Developers is an important aspect of insuring quality expansion and providing a more positive business climate conducive to business growth is our focus.

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Welcome To West Monroe

West Monroe, Louisiana is my home. My children and grandchildren reside here. These two factors have directed my decisions, ideas and plans for our community. As Mayor, I want to insure that West Monroe becomes the very best it can be, for the future of my family and yours.

Our resources are abundant. We are home to quality healthcare. Glenwood Regional Medical Center possesses a staff of the finest physicians, nurses, technicians and medical assistants in the area. The hospital employs over 900 people and serves a large region of Louisiana and Arkansas. Graphic Packaging, one of the largest paper mills in the state, is an operation which contributes greatly to the local economy and operates in an international market. Louisiana Plastics, Voith-Sulzer and Bancroft Bag continue to expand their customer base and employees. Our business community is vibrant and growing. Small businesses abound and many more have plans to establish themselves in our city.

Our school system boasts the highest test scores in the region. Several of our parish teachers have been named Louisiana Teacher of the Year. Our schools are innovative, technologically advanced and provide quality education for all students. And we’re home to the Class 5-A Louisiana State High School Football Championship team—the West Monroe Rebels! Our high school students have the option of attending three outstanding universities located within 30 miles of West Monroe; the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech and Grambling. For our students desiring technical training, Louisiana Technical College is a mere 5 miles away. And Delta Community College offers a wide array of certifications and programs.

Our community offers a variety of activities. The Ike Hamilton Expo Center is host to the finest livestock events in the region. This state of the art facility is booked nearly every weekend of the year. International events find their way to our community as well as local high school rodeos. Sports enthusiasts enjoy our many lakes and streams. Golfers will find a course of choice in our community and may travel a short distance to conquer Squire Creek Country Club- a Tom Fazio design. The Ouachita River is the place to water and jet ski as well as dock a house boat. Restoration Park provides hiking paths, Kiroli Park nature strolls and picnic areas. If shopping is your forte, antiques and specialty shops number many. Quality restaurants and hotels will make an overnight stay comfortable and convenient.

This community, of which many of us are so proud, is one of strength, integrity, unity and hospitality. We have combined efforts to provide quality growth and opportunities for all. Our Police, the first accredited department in Louisiana, Fire and Sheriff’s departments provide protection and assistance. They enable us to feel safe as we continue to expand and develop this great place we call home. Please visit our great community and stay awhile.

Mayor Dave Norris

	Associated Business Printing, Inc. is one of the premier printing companies in West Monroe. They offer an array of processes and specialize in political campaign materials. The company offers design and arrangement services.
	Graphic Packaging is one of the largest employers in Ouachita Parish. The West Monroe plant produces products sold in an international market. Graphic is an integral part of the West Monroe community providing employment, revenue and growth opportunities for the forest paper industry.
	Glenwood Regional Medical Center provides quality healthcare to the entire region. Rated #1 Heart Hospital in Louisiana in 2006 by HealthGrades, Glenwood also was listed in the top 5%, nationally, for cardiac surgery.
	The offices of Heard, McElroy and Vestal, LLC sit on the banks of the Ouachita River. One of West Monroe’s largest CPA firms, HMV,has contributed to the development of Historic Downtown West Monroe by building an office building overlooking the Ouachita River.
	The Richland State Bank building is home to, not only one of North Louisiana’s most progressive banking institutions. It also boasts a 5th floor providing the finest dining experience in West Monroe, Canards. The building is located on North 7th Street and overlooks Trenton Golf Course.
	In the market for feed, seed, hardware, flowers, fencing or baby chicks? Visit S & J Farm and Seed located at 1509 Thomas Road. Competitive prices and a large inventory make S & J a one stop shop.
	Voith Paper Service South found a home in West Monroe in the midst of the forestry and paper industry. The German owned company manufactures and rebuilds rollers for papermaker machines. A recent expansion made them one of the largest providers in the south.

112 Professional Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone (318) 325-1961
Fax (318) 325-4296

E-mail:
info@westmonroechamber.org