News & Events
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
2018-2019 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 2018-2019” at a luncheon to be held at The Cypress Columns on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Dr. Scott’s much anticipated annual report will present a regional perspective of trends and events that affect the Bayou Read More
LED Announces CEO Roundtables
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
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy Visits Bayou Region
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited the Bayou Region and met with industry professionals to discuss issues pertinent to business growth within the region, state, and country.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy: Lafourche Parish Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, February 23rd 11:00am – 12noon Warren J. Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium, Madewood Room 310 North Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301
Statewide Economic Development Summit Presented by Entergy
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) today announced that, in collaboration with the state’s regional economic development organizations, the second annual Statewide Economic Development Summit presented by Entergy will be held on Tuesday, April 11. The Summit will take place at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Read More
Port Commission Announces Proposed Development of $800 Million LNG Facility in Port Fourchon
As originally posted on portfourchon.com Today the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) and tenant Energy World USA announced the proposed development of a mid-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export facility at Port Fourchon. Energy World USA’s proposed facility will eventually produce up to 2 million tons of LNG per year for export, as Read More
Economic Council Participates in International Canvas to Panama
THIBODAUX, LA — Delegations from the Bayou Region, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge recently returned from a canvasing tour of Panama City, Panama. Members of the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) including Vic Lafont, SLEC President & CEO, Hugh Caffery, SLEC Board Member, and Nester Navarro, SLEC International Consultant attended the workshop: Panama — A Read More
Candidates Critical of Federal Regulations
Article written by Emma Discher and courtesy of The Daily Comet. Original posting of article available here. Four of the top candidates who want to replace David Vitter in the U.S. Senate criticized federal regulations affecting the oil industry during a forum at Nicholls State University Thursday night. Republican U.S. Rep Charles Boustany, Democratic Public Read More