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EVENT RECAP: Operating Post-COVID Webinar
WEBINAR RECORDING: A discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted core competencies within business and how the overall business climate within Louisiana may change in relation to the management of human capital, changes in communications, Louisiana industry insights, IT infrastructure, and Cyber security as it relates to a remote workforce. Panelists: Stephen Waguespack — President & CEO Read More
Operating Post-COVID Webinar
Join us to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted core competencies within business and how the overall business climate within Louisiana has been impacted. We’ll be discussing the management of human capital, changes in communications, Louisiana industry insights, IT infrastructure, and Cyber security as it relates to a remote workforce. Panelists: Stephen Waguespack — President & CEO Read More
Entergy Webinar – Navigating Assistance Programs
Entergy is hosting a webinar at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9, where experts – among them U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson – will provide insights to help navigate Read More
Gov. Edwards: All Louisiana Parishes Eligible for COVID-19 Business Aid
As originally reported by the Office of the Governor: SBA loans of up to $2 million will aid Louisiana’s more than 440,000 small businesses Baton Rouge, LA — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that small businesses in all 64 Louisiana parishes will have access to federal Small Business Administration disaster aid in the wake of Read More
SLEC Joins Nicholls, State Agencies to Announce Coastal Technical Assistance Center
Thibodaux, LA — Vic Lafont, President & CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC), joined Gov. John Bel Edwards and Nicholls State University President Jay Clune on Friday to announce plans for a resource center to help Louisiana companies compete for coastal protection and restoration work across the Louisiana coast. The Louisiana Coastal Technical Read More
2020-2021 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 2020-2021” at a luncheon to be held at The Cypress Columns on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Dr. Scott’s much anticipated annual report will present a regional perspective of trends and events that affect the Bayou Read More
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