How To Join

Hello, I’m Mike Tarantino, President & CEO of the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our community and the opportunities it can provide your business by visiting our website. Your IDF is comprised of representatives from government, business and education across Iberia Parish and it's communities. Please consider joining us as we help create a stronger economic base for the community in which we live and work by becoming a member of IDF today. Remember- IDF is not just about bringing new companies to Iberia Parish. A major focus of our efforts is working with existing companies to help them grow and prosper. Since 1984, the IDF has worked with local companies, both large and small, to help them take advantage of tax credits for expansion, job training or to help them overcome other obstacles to growth. Please continue reading to learn more about how you and your company can get involved by joining Team Iberia today. It's easy and it's good for Iberia!!!

What We Offer

The IDF offers to Iberia Parish businesses, free of charge, comprehensive business planning services for existing and start-up businesses. Some of the services we offer through our Small Business Division are:

One-on-one assistance
Low cost seminars and workshops
Business plan outlines
Access to Federal, State and local assistance programs

For larger, more established businesses, we offer information on programs designed to help in expanding your business. We offer information concerning:

Enterprise Zone Program
Industrial Tax Exemption Program
Quality Jobs Program
Incumbent Worker Training Program
Information and education on local, state and national legislation that impacts your business and a voice to effect change

Benefits of Membership

Provides information and education on local, state and national legislation that impacts your business and a voice to effect change
Gives you networking opportunities such as seminars, business expos and more
Your company information listed on IDF website with links to your website
Membership fees are tax deductible
Provides information on tax incentives and other programs to help your business grow

Levels of Membership

Gold Membership Status - $5,000 annually
Silver Membership Status - $3,000 annually
Bronze Membership Status - $1,000 annually
Business Membership Status - $750.00 annually
Small Business Membership Status - $250.00 annually

Call the IDF office at (337) 367-0834, and we will complete a membership application over the phone.

Download a copy of our membership brochure here, complete the form and mail it back to us with your check. We will process your application as soon as we receive it!