LEADING LOUISIANA'S BAYOU REGION
Who We Are
The South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) is a 501 (3)(c) not for profit economic development agency established to support regional economic development in the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne, an area referred to as the Bayou Region.
SLEC is one of eight regional economic organizations officially designated as strategic partners in the implementation of the economic development policies and programs of Louisiana Economic Development.
SERVICES
What We Do
Formed in 1983, SLEC programs have evolved as the economic needs of the region have evolved but typically include:
- Business recruitment and retention
- Support to startup companies and entrepreneurs
- Provision of key data and economic statistics
- Provision of comprehensive buildings and sites information
- Support to local and parish economic development
- Coalition building across parishes and organizations
- Special projects leadership including workforce development, post hurricane recovery, small business support and homeland security
- Sponsorship of community and industry development training
Our Team Of Experts
Board of Directors
Chett Chiasson
Greater Lafourche Port Commission
Marguerite Knight
Morgan Stanley
Matt Newchurch
DDG
Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey
Nicholls State University
Al Danos College of Business Administration
Dr. Kristine Strickland
Fletcher Technical
Community College
Stevie Smith
All South Consulting Engineers
Scott Melancon
The First National
Bank of Jeanerette
Staff
Vic Lafont
President & Chief
Executive Officer
Christy Zeringue
Chief Operating Officer
Linda Tabor
Business Manager
Angie Nezzio
Executive Assitant
Paige Gisclair
Coastal — CTAC
Bridget Malbrough
Program Specialist — CTAC
Deanna Lafont
Recruitment & Retention Consultant
Lori LeBlanc
Energy Consultant
Cody Blanchard
Strategic Communications Consultant
Vic Lafont
President/CEO
Linda Tabor
Accounting
Jim Edmonson
Economics Consultant
Nestor Navarro, Jr.
International Consultant
Cody Blanchard
Communications Consultant
VIC LAFONT
President/CEO
South Louisiana Economic Council
SCOTT MELANCON
Chairman
First National Bank
Dr. Ken Rachal
Secretary/Treasurer
KV Associates
Ben Giardina
Vice Chairman
Acadia Development Properties