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Leadership Bootcamps 2021 Thinking of running for public office? Running, but don’t know where to start? Already in office, and facing serious opposition? LABI’s Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute is hosting their series of Leadership Bootcamps designed to teach, train and launch pro-business leaders to run for office. The session is complimentary and open to theRead more

The first week in a new job is always a big deal, and no one knows that better than Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director for Louisiana’s Broadband Development and Connectivity. As the first in this position, it falls onto his shoulders to help coordinate the state’s efforts in addressing challenges in broadband accessibility and affordability. AndRead more

This week, Cleco made a donation to South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) to establish an endowed scholarship for the college’s Power Lineman and Electrical programs. The Cleco endowed scholarship of $20,000 will be used to recruit, retain and train students enrolled in these training programs. In 2018, Cleco contributed $50,000 to SLCC to help establishRead more

In conjunction with the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet – Acadia Parish Honors, nominations are being sought for annual award honorees. The Chamber is asking local businesses, clubs and organizations, to nominate an Outstanding Business Person (or Business) of the Year and a Humanitarian of the Year. In addition, nominations for Outstanding YouthRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 State of the Parish Address. It will bringing together Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry, and Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent Scott Richard. This great event will make an effort to inform local citizens of the progressRead more

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law this week. The law makes an additional $7.25 billion available for the Paycheck Protection Program and expands eligibility to most 501(c) nonprofit organizations. It does not, however, change the program’s March 31 expiration date. The law also extended the Employee Retention TaxRead more

The state of Louisiana will take the next step toward coronavirus recovery. On Tuesday, March 2, Governor John Bel Edwards stated that he will begin to loosen the coronavirus restrictions that have been in place for over three months, moving the state into Phase 3 of the reopening plan. This will allow most businesses operateRead more

Baton Rouge, LA; Feb. 25, 2021-Today at its membership meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2021, along with the members of the 2021 LABI Emerging Leaders Council, a group of distinguished entrepreneurs and young professionals. “With so many challenges confrontingRead more

Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand, and Savoie’s Foods are celebrating all things red beans and rice-through art! The brands recently announced to commemorate this iconic Louisiana Monday meal that there will be an art competition focusing on all things red beans and rice! The three companies will host an art competition titled Monday’s Favorite Meal:Read more

Three fixtures in Louisiana agriculture will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 4. The new inductees are former Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson, of Ethel; sugarcane farmer John Gay, of Plaquemine; and Paul “Jackie” Loewer, of Branch, a rice farmerRead more