News & Events
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
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