About Us
TEDA is here to serve your business
The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA) was created by the Louisiana Legislature to attract and retain jobs throughout Terrebonne Parish. Our staff is available to help you grow your existing Terrebonne Parish business, or assist you in relocating to Terrebonne Parish.
Board of Commissioners Meetings
The TEDA Board of Commissioners meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at 7910 Main Street, Suite 302, Houma, LA 70360, unless specified differently. The meetings are open to the public. Meeting notices and minutes are available on the Meetings & Events page.
TEDA Staff
2024 Board of Commissioners
James “JJ” Buquet, III President
Joshua Alford Vice-President
Robert Naquin, Jr. Treasurer
Dr. Michael Garcia Secretary
Melissa Adams Member
Joe Boudreaux, II Member
Marcus Jasper Member
Michael Lewis Member
Joel Watson Member
Mission & Vision
The mission of TEDA is to serve as the economic catalyst that recruits and retains businesses for Terrebonne Parish.
The vision of TEDA is to be recognized as the premier partner and economic driver for Terrebonne Parish.
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan is geared at supporting our existing industry base while working to diversify our economy. Download the full strategic plan>
Community Partners
TEDA can be effective by working with incredible partners. As such, we would like to acknowledge their strong partnership to improve the economy of Terrebonne Parish.
- Bayou Board of Realtors
- Entergy
- Fletcher Technical Community College
- Houma – Terrebonne Airport Commission
- Houma – Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
- Houma Area Convention & Visitors Center
- Houma Downtown Development Corporation
- LA Workforce Commission
- Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
- Louisiana Small Business Development Center Greater
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana
- Nicholls State University
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- South Central Industrial Association (SCIA)
- South Central Planning & Development Commission (SCPDC)
- South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC)
- Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG)
- Terrebonne Parish Tax Assessor’s Office
- Terrebonne Port Commission
- Women’s Business Alliance (WBA)
Policies & Procedures
7910 Main Street, Suite 302
Houma, LA 70360
Phone: (985) 873-6890
