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Entergy Louisiana Provides Regional Economic Development Grant to SLEC
As originally reported by Entergy THIBODAUX, LA.–Entergy Louisiana provided a $110,000 grant to South Louisiana Economic Council as part of the company’s efforts to support regional economic development across the state. Entergy’s investment helps to fund SLEC’s economic development goals, including business recruitment and retention and workforce development, among other initiatives, in the Bayou Region – Read More
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Louisiana Small Businesses
As originally reported by U.S. Small Business Administration. SACRAMENTO, Calif.– Small nonfarm businesses in 10 Louisiana parishes are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by excessive rain and Read More
LED’s 2018 Annual Report Showcases A Year Of Excellence
Louisiana Economic Development’s mission-focused efforts, sound strategy and commitment to core values facilitated the achievements featured in the 2018 Annual Report. Highlights include receiving third-party validation from economic development experts; attracting and retaining thousands of high-quality jobs; securing additional foreign direct investment; making advancements in target industries; enhancing support of Louisiana small businesses; obtaining new Read More
2019 LOUISIANA ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT
The 2nd Annual Louisiana Entertainment Summit will provide opportunities to network and engage with entertainment industry professionals, local businesses, content creators and regional and local allies from across the state. Building on the previous years’ success, participants will learn how the entertainment industry impacts the state of Louisiana and how these enhanced programs have produced opportunities for our independent filmmakers, video Read More
2019-2020 Louisiana Economic Outlook Luncheon: Loren Scott
DR. LOREN C. SCOTT, Louisiana Economist and Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University, will present his “Louisiana Economic Outlook for 2019-2020” at a luncheon to be held at The Cypress Columns on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Dr. Scott’s much anticipated annual report will present a regional perspective of trends and events that affect the Bayou Read More
LED Secretary Don Pierson Named Honorary Life Member by SEDC
As originally reported from the Office of the Governor Pierson receives top honor from largest regional economic development group in North America BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson became an Honorary Life Member of the Southern Economic Development Council, the largest and oldest regional economic development organization in North America. Read More
SLEC Named Bayou Industrial Group’s Member of the Month
South Louisiana Economic Council was recently named as Bayou Industrial Group’s Member of the Month. Bayou Industrial Group (BIG) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to the growth and sustainability of business and industry in the Bayou Region of southeast Louisiana. Founded in 1973, BIG supports infrastructure, coastal restoration and protection, education, economic development, and public Read More
SLEC Offers Certified SCORE Mentor for Local Business Owners, Seeks Volunteers
SLEC is now offering a free mentorship program for small business owners in the Bayou Region. Through the Baton Rouge Chapter of SCORE, volunteers with business experience assist entrepreneurs; those who think they want to own a business; and small business owners in overcoming a variety of common challenges. As a nonprofit helping small businesses Read More
Local Agencies Receive Louisiana Economic Development Grant
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has awarded grant money to the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC), the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA), and Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher) through Tier 2 funding. Each of Louisiana’s eight economic development regions received funding to address workforce concerns and needs. The Bayou Region, working through SLEC, was able to Read More
Entergy Launches New Site Selection Center
The South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) is excited to announce the launch of Entergy’s new Site Selection Center. A long-time partner of SLEC, Entergy originally released its innovative Site Selection Center in 2008. After working with many users, Entergy developed a new, more dynamic tool with robust search capabilities for realtors, site selectors, and many Read More