St. Charles Parish has become a popular destination for companies seeking future growth opportunities, while offering work-life balance for its employees and families. In addition to being home to many energy and petrochemical companies, St. Charles Parish recently secured investments from transportation, alternative fuels, and information technology companies. Many are relocating to St. Charles thanks to its highly productive workforce, excellent quality of life, nationally recognized public school system, multi-modal transportation network, abundance of raw materials, and ample land for commercial and industrial development.