How to Start a Business in the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District
A clear three-step path from concept to opening day in downtown Ferriday.
What Types of Businesses Are We Looking For?
The Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District is committed to creating a vibrant, active, and welcoming destination for residents, visitors, entrepreneurs, and investors.
We are seeking businesses that will help bring energy, entertainment, dining, shopping, recreation, and nightlife to downtown Ferriday. Our goal is to support a diverse mix of business concepts that contribute to a safe, exciting, and thriving entertainment district.
We welcome business ideas such as restaurants, lounges, retail shops, spirit shops, fitness centers, sports lounges, pool halls, gaming concepts, sports entertainment venues, and other businesses that support the growth of downtown Ferriday as a lively destination.
Whether you are an established business owner or an entrepreneur with a new idea, we invite you to be part of the continued transformation of our community.
Tell Us About Your Business
Before beginning the approval process, we would like to learn more about your business concept, location plans, services, and how your business will contribute to the downtown district.
Please complete the sign up form below so our team can review your information and contact you with the next steps.
Attend a Quarterly District Meeting
Prospective business owners must attend a quarterly meeting of the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District.
At this meeting, the Board of Commissioners will review your proposed business and, if approved, provide a certification letter. This certification letter is required before you apply for your occupational license.
Apply for an Occupational License
After receiving your certification letter from the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District, you may begin the process of applying for your occupational license.
Business owners are responsible for completing all required applications and meeting all local licensing requirements.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the form to tell us more about your business and begin the review process.