Business is booming in Terrebonne Parish, and for a good reason - our parish has a diverse group of industries working together to keep the local economy strong. From oil and gas services, to retail, to seafood - Terrebonne has the industry to support our more than 111,000 residents and those of the Bayou Region.

Major Industry Types

• Oil and Gas
  Louisiana's supply of oil, natural gas and mineral resources has been a great source of the state's wealth for several decades. As a coastal parish, Terrebonne Parish contributes to Louisiana's hold on the oil and gas industry by offering a prime location for many oil and gas-related businesses to flourish. Major oil and gas corporations are located in the area, as well as Terrebonne's seemingly unending list of oil and gas service companies.
• Metal Fabrication and Machining
  Metal fabrication and machining companies in Terrebonne Parish manufacture metal or fabricated steel products for a variety of uses, including the manufacture of parts and equipment for the oil and gas service companies. Metal fabrication and machining companies are one of the largest sources of employment in Terrebonne Parish.
• Shipbuilding and Repair
  Several local shipbuilding companies take advantage of Terrebonne Parish's need for boats to service the offshore petroleum industry. Many of these companies also thrive on the building of government-contracted military ships, as well.

• Marine Services
  The marine services industry thrives in a variety of activities, from tug boat companies that transport barges stocked full of goods, to crew boat and supply boat companies that transport personnel and supplies for many of the area's oil and gas companies.
• Retail Trade
  As the retail hub for the Bayou Region, the area can offer virtually any sort of product imaginable: automobile parts, clothing, specialty food items, home furnishings, gardening supplies, and much, much more.
• Medical Services
  The medical service industry is one of the top employers in the parish. Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) and Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Terrebonne Parish is home to a vast array of other medical facilities, including dentistry, psychiatric care, surgical clinics, chiropractic clinics, and ophthalmology offices.
• Transportation/Distribution
  US-90, the parish's main transportation artery, curves across the northern portion of Terrebonne Parish, east towards New Orleans and west to Lafayette, connecting to Interstate 10. The New Orleans International Airport, roughly a one hour drive, is the nearest commercial airport and largest in the state. All major domestic airlines, as well as several international carriers, serve the airport. Local bus transportation is provided by Good Earth Transit.