L t b id t t i h i hi t d th h Let us be your guide to a town rich in history and southern charm, strategically located in the heart of central Louisiana. Bunkie boasts a business-friendly environment, attractive for its cost of living, skilled

workforce, and special tax incentives. We also have a growing retirement communit tucked awa from the stress of cit life and retirement community, tucked away from the stress of city life, and within a short distance of cultural activities, recreational parks and medical facilities. Our community welcomes newcomers with open arms and invites you to consider locating your family or business to

Bunkie where you'll enjoy the quality of life of a small town and Bunkie, where you'll enjoy the quality of life of a small town, and where everyone is your neighbor.

Community patriotism : A salute to our National Guard Unit

Chamber Rail Road Museum, Tours, & Veterans Memorial Welcome Center

Our Mission To come together as a g

community, using identifiable human capital

d and resources, to prepare workforce and build the infrastructure necessary to infrastructure necessary to support new and existing businesses, thereby , yimproving the quality of life for all our citizens.

Bunkie’s warm quaint community spirit and q y pcan-do attitude fosters economic development for smart growth by capitalizing on its central l b hlocation to become the premier Louisiana’s Central Economic Development site.

Operate under a Strategic Plan to serve its members through Education Advancement, Economic gDevelopment , Workforce Development, Leadership Development, Marketing & Communication P ti d Q lit f Lif E h tPromotions, and Quality of Life Enhancements

d f ff ll b d lIdentifying & offering small business development training opportunities supported by LA Small Business Development LA Works & Kisatchie DeltaBusiness Development, LA Works, & Kisatchie Delta

P ti i t i LED / Cl ’ b i ti l Participate in LED / Cleco’s business promotional opportunities of Bunkie’s assets & industrial park;

Develop a workforce network link through LA p gWorks of members needs to qualified applicants

Develop workforce training opportunities and occupational employment packages occupational employment packages

Develop a learning center where individuals Develop a learning center where individuals can build resumes, post job opportunities, receive design labor training, post to linkedin,

d li l i i i and online learning opportunities

Goal is to seek out new industrial ventures and promote Bunkie’s assets promote Bunkie s assets

-Site Selector Mr. Robert Pittman, Janus Economics Site Selector Mr. Robert Pittman, Janus Economics brought in by LED from Atlanta-- Site Selector Mr. Mark Sweeny of NC, hired by Cleco. Mr Sweeny, one of top 3 site selectors in country responsible for Nissan plant in Canton, MS and a General Dynamics Plantand a General Dynamics Plant-In the future, market a certified economic development ready Bunkie Site around the world p ythrough partnerships with LED marketing efforts, Cleco site selectors, & other entrepreneurial markets

We believe the success of the executing and sustaining such a flexible / living strategic plan comes from our communities can do volunteer ttit d attitude.

Bunkiens have come together for a great start and we are looking for a great finish - more industrial jobs brings new outside monies jobs which b i th t it f h t t itbrings the opportunity for enhancements to our community.

Taking any piece of the strategic plan puzzle and offering your support is greatly needed to build the entire picture. Please give your time and

l h d i tti t thi fi t tresources generously as many have done in getting to this first step.

The great part is that LED, LA Works, LA Small Business Development, Cleco, Kistachie Delta, & Cenla Work REady network have partnered up

ith B ki t i th t t i l ill b li h d LED ff with Bunkie to insure the strategic plan will be accomplished. LED offers us specific leadership training in strategic planning to insure great ideas transition to a brighter future for Louisiana.

O l d hi C i J ki & Ri k H dOur leader ship team Captains: Jackie & Rick Henderson

.Bunkie City Hall / Bunkie Fire Department

.Bunkie Chamber of Commerce- Landscaping & Veteran’s

Memorial

.Bunkie Police Department

.Oleary Bros. Sign & Awnings

.Vaughn Automotive

.Shopping Center

.New Business Development &Retirement Evacuation

CenterH St A th S h l & C th liH. St. Anthony School & Catholic Church

.Public works

.Industrial Park—148 acres

K ji S & Si.Kojis Son & Signs

.Bunkie airport

.Hunting Clubs of Bunkie

.Sammy’s Truck Stop/Resturant& Best Western Hotel

.I-49

.New subdivision

.Bailey House & Antebellum Homes

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Acadiana Rail Road Development.Bunkie Elementary Learning Center.Bunkie Recreational Park, Baseball,

Haas Convention Auditorium &

Bunkie Corn Festival SiteU. Bunkie Coke Office &U. Bunkie Coke Office & warehouseV. Warehouse SpaceW. Bunkie Wood Products—est1910.Louisiana Hardwoods Inc 15 miles southmiles south.OJJ facility.Avoyelles Detention &

Luke Property Development.Bayhills Golf Club.LSAS Agriculture School.Cecil Picard Educational & Recreational Center.Rocky’s Tails & Shells.Bunkie High New Tech.Bunkie High New Tech.Bunkie General Hospital.New Housing Subdivision Development

Historically, Bunkie’s economy was driven by the railway station as it served as the connection between Bunkie and the world, and the area gave birth to its industrial roots economy. The rich soil of the area provided an abundance of agricultural products such as sugar cane, cotton and corn. This agricultural growth sparked the evolution with major business, and most recently the 142.8 acre LED Certified Industrial Park Industrial Park.

Employer Employees web siteAvoyelles Parish School Board 1000+Paragon Casino Resort 1000+ ww.paragoncasinoresort.comAvoyelles Parish Sheriff Department 500 999Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Department 500-999Avoyelles Parish Correctional Institute 250-499WalMart Stores 100-249Bunkie General Hospital 100-249Avoyelles Hospital 100-249B Vi t N i H 100 249Bayou Vista Nursing Home 100-249Louisiana Hardwood Products 100-249 www.louisianahardwoods.comVaughn Value 100-150OJJ 50-100M.D. Descant Construction 50-100B ki H C 50 100Bunkie Home Care 50-100City of Bunkie 50-100Oleary Signs & Awnings 50-100 www.olearysigns.comKojis Son & Signs 50-100 www.kojissigns.comGibko Nursery and Pool 25-50 www.gibko-nursery.comB ki W d P d 1910 25 50 b ki dBunkie Wood Products est 1910 25-50 www.bunkiewood.comCapital Signs 25-50 www.ccesigns.comCare Tec Specialty Nursing 25-50

The Office of J ilJuvenile

Justice protects the public by

providing safe Our citizens backed this economic development project with:

and effective individualized

services to youth who will

project with:An economic Development Team to assist in thisnew $20 Million facility; youth, who will

become productive, law-abiding

yThe community spirit and can do attitude at town hall meetings to gain the award of the project.

gcitizens. Come to Bunkie and also see your

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Economic development community volunteers p y& town hall meetings demonstrate the community’s can-do attitudeB ki d OJJ l l $ 20 illi i Bunkie draws OJJ local $ 20 million investment and with new venture incentivesOJJ joint venture with Bunkie General for OJJ joint venture with Bunkie General for telemedicine supportCommunity linked Cecil Picard Resort & yCommunity Center for OJJ corporate recreational opportunities for their clients , business meetings and corporate outingsbusiness meetings and corporate outings

H 72 hHouse 72 youthEmploy 85-90 peopleAverage salary of $50,000Average salary of $50,000Construction completed 2-3 yearsAnnual payroll of $5 million a year. In addition to

l i th i j t d f ll salaries other monies projected are as follows: operating expenses such as utilities - $750,000; supplies, food, gas, clothing , office supplies, etc -$1 2 million; Professional services $100 000; $1.2 million; Professional services - $100,000; Acquisitions such as vehicles, furniture, lawn equipment, tractor, - $77,000; and major repairs $54 000 for a total dollars of $7 081 000 spent in $54,000 for a total dollars of $7,081,000 spent in local communitySeeking additional business support services to d l i B kidevelop in Bunkie.

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New approach: ppTherapeutic Model, not correctionalCharacteristics for youth Characteristics for youth and staff

dignity and respectl h b ldrelationship-building

homelike environment consistencyconsistency

Outcome: decreasing recidivism for youth exiting secure careexiting secure care

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USDA guarantee loan Capital One BankprogramPersonal Banking

ATMs Checking Debit & Credit Cards Insurance

The Cottonport BankSabine State Bank & Trust .S F K l W lff Credit Cards Insurance

Internet Banking Loans & Lines of Credit Savings & CDs

B i B ki

State Farm Kyle Wolff Union Bank See your Bunkie Ch b ffi f Business Banking

Cash ManagementChecking Debit & Credit Cards Merchant Services

Chamber office for further listings.

Insurance Internet Banking Loans & Lines of Credit Savings & CDsIOLTA Account

Mr. Robert Pittman – Business location consultant“who would not be impressed by the efforts Bunkie is making to improve p y g pits schools. The New Tech Program at the high school and the Learning Academy Program at the elementary school are most impressive.”

Dr. Mary Livers – Deputy Secretary Office of Juvenile Justicey p y y J JThe Selection Committee recommended Bunkie because of the outstanding proposal they put together”“What’s not to love about Bunkie?” –“All of the OJJ staff who attended the press conference with me were so impressed with the support from the community”

Louisiana State Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain – “ Louisiana’s Agriculture represents a $ 100 billion impact on the economy”represents a $ 100 billion impact on the economy

Bunkie’s rich soils and strong labor ethics are great reasons farmers are successful at are great reasons farmers are successful at growing cotton, wheat, sugar cane, beans, corn, and sweet potatoes

ACCESS TO MARKETS

Bunkie Municipal Airport is a public use airport, owned and operated by the City of Bunkie. The airport is open 7 days a week 24 hrs a day The airport runway is 18/36 which is 3575 foot The airport is open 7 days a week, 24 hrs a day. The airport runway is 18/36 which is 3575 foot. The runways have GPS approach and NDB/Localizer Approach for low visibility weather

.Alexandria Regional Airport & Lafayette Regional Airport - Access to the world , parked and in a beautifully efficient terminals within 45 minutesparked, and in a beautifully efficient terminals within 45 minutes.

Bunkie General Hospital is a nationally award winning hospital with helipad service.

The Union Pacific & Acadian Railroad runs through the city limits of Bunkie which is a switching station for north and south bound traffic. The Kansas City Southern railroad is 8 miles from the city. Piggy Back rail terminals economically accessed both from New Orleans and Shreveport.

Navigable waterways/ports includes a short haul to the Port of New Orleans as the gateway to the world for export shipment containers . The Port of Avoyelles which maintains an 18ft draft at all times and is capable of handling ocean going barges to and from the Gulf. The Port of Alexandria is 40 miles from the City and has a draft of 9ft along the Red RiverAlexandria is 40 miles from the City and has a draft of 9ft along the Red River.

U.S. Interstate 49 gives manufacturers a centralized access to all domestic and international markets. I-49 runs west of Bunkie about 6 miles from the city limits and the industrial park.

Public transportation servicing Bunkie is run by the Avoyelles Council on Aging, providing transportation for our aging population to all medical services and personal needs

Electricity- CLECO Power LLC supplies the City of Bunkie as well as the Industrial Park with adequate loads of electricity. In regards to the Park, the nearest line is adjacent to the site the size is 13.2 kV. The nearest transmission line is 1.9 miles from the site and is at least 138kV. 3-phase service is available with potentially a dual feed. The peak loan capacity is 3 MW. The nearest substation is .9 miles from the site but is within the city limits of Bunkie. y

Natural Gas- Centerpoint Energy supplies the City of Bunkie as well as the Industrial Park with adequate loads of natural gas.

Water - Bunkie has one water tower and 2 above ground storage tanks within the city limits and three water wells located six miles outside of Bunkie city limits. The new water tower is currently under construction. Currently, Bunkie has one million, two hundred thousand gallons ofBunkie city limits. The new water tower is currently under construction. Currently, Bunkie has one million, two hundred thousand gallons of water readily available. The City of Bunkie is able to produce eleven hundred gallons of water per minute and can pump 19 hundred gallons of water per minute. The system is regulated by EPA and which reports that the Bunkie water system is not contaminated by hazardous waste and has not been identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a candidate for cleanup because it poses a risk to human health and/or the environment. Drinking water protection ordinances are written to suit the community of Bunkie and meet state and federal guidelines. One hundred per cent of the community is served by the city water system. The City of Bunkie follows Louisiana’s method for enforcing Public Health Standards Permits and Ordinances Water and Sewage The Bunkie Industrial Park has a 6” water line bordering it and will have a 12” lineStandards, Permits, and Ordinances Water and Sewage. The Bunkie Industrial Park has a 6 water line bordering it and will have a 12 line servicing each tenant as the need comes.

Sewer - The City of Bunkie’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 656 East Oak Street, Bunkie, La.The Wastewater Department serves the sanitary sewage collection, transfer and treatment needs of almost 2000 city families.  This facility is a waste water treatment plant and was commissioned in early 2007.  This plant is designed to treat a daily average flow of 1,000,000 gallons per day and average use of 750,000 GPD.

Telecommunications -AT&T is the local provider of telecommunications services to the City of Bunkie and the Industrial Park. The lines border the industrial park with the nearest central office site being ¾ miles away. The Central Office is in the city limits.

Cellular service is available with AT&T and Verizon offering 3G.

Other Services available are: Digital Switching; Fiber Optic Cable; T-1 and T-3 Lines and satellite with unobstructed view of the sky are available.

Mardi Gras Parade and Ball

Avoyelles’ own David St. Romain

Children’s ParadeChildren s ParadeCarnivalCorn QueensCorn QueensEntertainment

U i itiUniversities:Louisiana College, Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Avoyelles Vo-Tech

Bunkie Elementary Learning AcademyServes students in grades Pre-K – 6th GradeOffer Student Government, Leadership Academy, 4-H Club, Beta Club, Robotics, Fast Math, Cope

Bunkie High School New Tech and StemServes students in grades 7 – 12Offer 4-H Club, Beta Club, Bunavola Staff, FFA, DECA, SADD, FCCLA, FCA, Interact, New Tech Programs, Dual Enrollment

Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences (LSAS)Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences (LSAS)Serves students in grades 7 – 124-H Club, FCCLA, FFA, Yearbook, FBLA, FCS, Junior and Senior Beta ClubRobotics, IC3 and Welding

Avoyelles Charter SchoolAvoyelles Charter SchoolServes students in grades Pre-school – 12.High State Achievement Scores

St. Anthony of Padua Parochial SchoolServes students in grades Pre-school – 8.Offer Beta Club, 4-H Club and Choir

Recipients of 2011 $ 1.27 million SIG Grant:Replaced 68% of facultyImplementation of an extended p20 day school model with goal of raising student achievement scores

Additional 20 instructional dates

On-going literacy program where students are assessed and progress monitored as part of the RTI process

T h l h d l ll i i Technology enhanced classrooms- all containing smartboards and projectors

Daily common planning time for grade – level teams with f f i l i i i i l i a focus of consistently monitoring instructional practices

and their effectiveness based on current student performances.

Preparing for the 21st Century!

Project Based instructional model not Traditional jTeachingTeacher is a coach/facilitatorCollaborative work…working in groups1:1 computer to student ratio

Utilizes technology as a tool to access information for class and projectsUtilizes technology as a tool to access information for class and projects

Professional learning communityCulture of respect, responsibility, rigor, and relevancep p y gTeach 21st Century Skills…

Bunkie New Tech HSBunkie New Tech HS

• TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

LEARNING OUTCOMESLEARNING OUTCOMES

• COLLABORATION

• WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

• ORAL COMMUNICATION

• WORK ETHIC

• CURRICULAR LITERACY (CONTENT STANDARDS)

Computers are the tools for New Tech – not the end resultClassrooms have been converted to New Tech l i h h classrooms with the

latest technology.Parents have access to t d t d th students grades on the

internet.

BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL (BGH)• 32 BED Critical Access Hospital that provides medical services to the community, operates two (2) Rural

Health Clinics, and provides geriatric psych services. • A unique feature is that the hospital provides telemedicine as part of the Louisiana Rural Health Information

Exchange. This network links patients to specialty physicians at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport • BGH was recognized in the US News and World Report magazine for its Silver and Gold Award for

management of its patient with Heart Failure. Most recently, the hospital was listed as one of the top hospitals in La As recognized by Health Grades for its management of COPD and Pneumoniahospitals in La. As recognized by Health Grades for its management of COPD and Pneumonia.

BAYOU VISTA NURSING HOME - a five star rated Nursing Home with 96 beds offering a variety of programs for the elderly.

CARE TEC SPECIALTY THERAPY & CARE TEC PEDIATIRIC CENTER. Bunkie is the home to the centers that provide specialized care to medically fragile children from St. Martin Parish to Rapides. The central location provides easy transportation within an hour from home. Since 1997, nurses and other workers went to patients home and integrated services provided care at the therapy center with all patients and providers coming together The program has recently been approved by Governor Bobby Jindal and the La Departmentcoming together. The program has recently been approved by Governor Bobby Jindal and the La. Department of Health and Hospital. According to the DHH guidelines, Pediatric Day Health Care Facility will provide parents of medically fragile children and young adults under the age of 21 with an integrated setting in which to treat, and even educate their children.

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERS- available in the Alexandria/Pineville area, 40 miles north of Bunkie. Hospitals in the Alexandria area include Central Louisiana State Hospital, Huey p. Long Regional Medical Center, River North Treatment Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center, and St. Francis Cabrini Hospital

Bayhills Recreation and Golf Club – a 9 and Golf Club – a 9 hole course. Sponsors First Tee program.

Golf at Paragon Casino Resort's Tamahka Trails is an exhilarating experience. A three-time U.S. Open Qualifier host, Tamahka Trails is one of the premier courses of Central premier courses of Central Louisiana and part of the acclaimed Audubon Golf Trail. Call 1-800-946-1946, ext. 6300 to reserve a tee time

Bunkie Rotary Club3rd Grade Dictionary Project, Doll & Toy Christmas Fund, Rotary Youth Leadership CampAcademic College Scholarships, Social Meet & Eat

Bunkie Garden ClubBunkie Masonic LodgeBunkie Service League

Community Service, social meet & eat

Boy Scouts Cub Scouts & Girl ScoutsBoy Scouts, Cub Scouts, & Girl ScoutsCatholic Daughters and Knights of ColumbusKeenagers Council on AgingKeenagers , Council on AgingLions Club

Eye Foundation, Handicap Challenge Camp, S i l & Social meet & eat

Annual Community Thanksgiving Feasty g g

New Business Development & Dedications

Baseball & Softball little leagueYouth League & High School football Youth soccer leagueYouth Flag Football

Big Daddy’sB i ’Bernice’sMexicanChiChineseRocky Tails & ShellsR d Ri G illRed River GrillParagon’s Casino

Fi hi Skii HFishing, Skiing, Horse, Hiking, & Biking

Chicot State Park

Hunting

Chicot State ParkLake, 18 miles of trails

Indian CreekHuntingSchool board PropertyWildlife Refuge

Lake & forestKistachie National Forest

Kincaid lake 50 miles trailsgLake Ophelia – FederalGrassy Lake – StatePomme de Terre state

Kincaid lake, 50 miles trailsCamp Claiborne 30 miles trails

Spring BayouPomme de Terre- stateBunkie Hunting Clubs

Black Lake – 5000 acres

g yRed River WaterwayAtchafalaya River

Mondavia – 5000 acresOverton – 5000 acres

From the swamps of Avoyelles Parish to the Great Gulf Coast awaits your outdoor adventure !

1. Ashland2. Hillcrest3 O k d3. Oakwood4. Live Oaks5. Burges6. Frithland7. Oakhall8. Northrup Trail – 12 Years of Slavery

Life on the Bayou in Bunkie

Haas Auditorium –Public evacuation siteCorn Festival GroundsCorn Festival GroundsAuditorium Rental Hall

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Visit us at our web sites:

Bunkie Chamber of Commerce –www.bunkiechamber.net

City of Bunkie -www.bunkiecityhall.com