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With a highly skilled and dedicated workforce (thanks in large part to the availability of first-rate educational and vocational facilities and prominent training and workforce development programs); access to an excellent transportation network; prime land for relocation and development; and outstanding business incentives on the local, state and national level, the parish is a superior location for businesses of all types and sizes.

Jeff Davis Parish encompasses quite a diversified base of businesses, which have all contributed to the success and growth of the area’s economy. The parish is primarily agriculturally based, as it stands as one of the top three agricultural areas in Louisiana. Rice is the number one crop here. In fact, the 2007 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) statistics show that Jeff Davis Parish leads a six-parish rice-growing area in total acreage grown and gross farm value—an impressive statistic due to the fact that the parish only has 139 farmers raising rice here! Further agricultural products generated in the parish include soybeans, crawfish, sugar cane and cattle.

Agriculture is certainly not the parish’s only economic source, with other industries such as healthcare, education, retail, shipbuilding and oil fuel services making their mark here as well. The future of the fuel industry is bright, with the establishment of Verenium’s new 140-acre cellulosic ethanol demonstration facility in Jennings. It is the United States’ first plant of its kind to utilize waste products from sugar cane (bagasse) in the production of high-grade ethanol for vehicles. With this new development, along with a future plant in Lacassine and the additional presence of proposed

energy-related businesses, Jeff Davis Parish is certainly evolving into an alternative fuel research and development location in the U.S.Jeff Davis Bank: Committed to the Community for More Than 60 YearsJeff Davis Bank & Trust Co. has been serving Jeff Davis Parish for more than 60 years, and the bank’s commitment to service is stronger than ever. Established in 1947, the goal of Jeff Davis Bank remains the same: to provide the highest level of service, the most comprehensive products and a friendly atmosphere where customers feel right at home.

Founded in Jennings, Jeff Davis Bank now operates 14 branch locations and 17 convenient ATM locations throughout Jeff Davis, Allen and Calcasieu parishes. Whether starting a business, buying a home or opening a first checking account, customers can count on the experienced and friendly staff of Jeff Davis Bank to walk them through the process and make sure that the experience is easy and enjoyable.

Understanding that life can be hectic and that customers often just want fast, reliable service keeps Jeff Davis Bank motivated to offer the latest technological advances, giving customers access to their accounts anywhere, anytime. With online banking, Telebanking, direct deposit, MasterMoney Debit Cards and additional ATM locations, customers can deposit, withdraw and transfer funds easily anytime of day or night, with the peace of mind that they are protected with the highest level of security.

Jeff Davis Bank continues to receive a Bauer Financial Reports, Inc. rating of five stars, naming it one of the safest banks in the country based on capital, performance, and stability. The bank has earned Veribanc’s Blue Ribbon Bank designation for demonstrating attention to safety, soundness and financial strength. Jeff Davis Bank was also the 2003 winner of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for ethics in the workplace.

For more information on everything Jeff Davis Bank has to offer, visit the recently redesigned website at www.jdbank.com. Or, stop in at any of our Jeff Davis Parish locations.

Jennings:
507 N. Main Street
446 Roberts Avenue
407 W. Division Street

Lake Arthur:
338 Arthur Avenue

Welsh: 101 N.
Adams Street

Jeff Davis Bank also has offices and ATMs in Iowa, Kinder, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles, Sulphur and Carlyss.