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FEMA Temporary Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Houma

09-23-2021

As originally reported by the Office of Mayor Tommy Eschete:  THIBODAUX, La. – On September 22, 2021, FEMA published a press release informing the public of a FEMA temporary disaster recovery center opening at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. For more information, please see the media advisory below.

Coastal Technical Assistance Center Names New Program Coordinator

02-19-2021

  Thibodaux, La. — The South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) announces Laci P. Melancon as Program Coordinator for the Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC). CTAC was established in 2019 to assist Louisiana-based companies prepare and obtain contracts related to coastal restoration and protection projects. The program is funded by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and the Coastal Read More

COVID-19 Indicator Dashboard: May 2020

05-13-2020

SLEC’s COVID-19 Dashboard Indicator provides information in relation to the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the Bayou Region. You can view the full Dashboard on our COVID-19 Page, or by clicking HERE.

SLEC Named Bayou Industrial Group’s Member of the Month

07-19-2018

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

06-04-2018

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

03-05-2018

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

LED Announces CEO Roundtables

03-14-2017

Louisiana Economic Development’s CEO Roundtables bring together groups of 15 to 18 key decision makers from Louisiana-based small businesses 10 times over the course of a year for collaborative, growth-oriented roundtable sessions that support a trusting environment in which CEOs can safely explore business and personal issues with the guidance of experienced facilitators. Participation in Read More

2017-2018 Louisiana Economic Outlook Luncheon: Loren Scott

09-29-2016

DR. LOREN C. SCOTT, Louisiana Economist and Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University, will present his “Louisiana Economic Outlook for 2017-2018” at a luncheon to be held at The Cypress Columns on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Dr. Scott’s much anticipated annual report will present a regional perspective of trends and events that affect the Bayou Read More

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