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All of the Town of Bernice is located in the Enterprise Zone.

The Renewal Community in Bernice is located west of US 167 and north of Second Street, and east of US 167 and north of LA Highway 2. There are several tax incentives for businesses located in these areas. For more information, please contact the Bernice Town Hall at (318) 285-9071.

Bernice, Louisiana is looking for Hotel, Housing, Business Developers and Investors for our rural community. Bernice is a community that is on the brink of major growth. The four- laning of  U. S. Hwy 167 is almost complete. A railroad expansion to Bernice is in the works. The Town of Bernice is the gateway to surrounding lakes. They include Lake D'arbonne and State Park, 10 miles, Lake Claiborne and State Park, 13 miles, and Corney Creek Lake and Dam, 5 miles. Our area is rich with natural resources such as excellent hunting and fishing. The Town of Bernice and Union Parish has one of the lowest property tax bases in the state. Our area is in the Renewal Community and the Enterprise Zone.

New businesses can contact the Bernice Industrial Development Corporation.

BIDCO
PO Box 186
Bernice, LA 71222