CLEDA
CLEDA Quarterly Regional Innovation Luncheon
CLEDA Quarterly Regional Innovation Luncheon Wednesday, September 28 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Location: The Wesley Center*
Please join us for Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance’s first quarterly Regional Innovation Luncheon. The meeting will feature a keynote address by Julian Alssid, Executive Director of the Workforce Strategy Center. A briefing will also be delivered on the new CLEDA and Central Louisiana’s newly-merged economic development initiative. The luncheon is held in collaboration with our partners at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce.
There is no charge to you for this event, but seating is limited and you must register in advance by calling Melanie Wilkerson or Carla Ledbetter at 318-441-3400.
CAP & CLEDA Complete Merger
Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP) and Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) have completed their previously announced merger. Effective May 3, all operations will be located in the Chamber of Commerce building at 1118 Third Street, Alexandria 71301. All employees can be reached at 318-442-6671.
Merger makes sense as Central LA seeks to grow
Central LA has no shortage of people and organizations interested in all matters related to economic development. In late 2003, The Rapides Foundation decided to form Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP), a private, nonprofit economic development group. This week, it was announced that CAP will merge May 1 with the Central LA Economic Development Alliance. Important to note is that the reconstituted regional development alliance will quantify its efforts in a 10-parish region by tracking and reporting all jobs added, higher-paying jobs added and growth in the entrepreneurial economy. Full article.
CAP, CLEDA, Chamber announce new organization
The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA), and the Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP), announced a reorganization today that will create a new, vibrant economic development organization for a ten-parish central Louisiana region.
“Almost two years of planning have gone into this new venture, and we are very proud of the results,” said Deborah Randolph, Chair, Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “ The new organization will include the best economic development assets of the Chamber, CLEDA and CAP under one roof, speaking with one voice. This is a very exciting day for the region.” Full announcement
An Important Message from the Chamber of Commerce of Central Louisiana, CLEDA, and Cenla Advantage Partnership
As you know, the Special State Legislative Session on Redistricting is underway in Baton Rouge. The redistricting of Congressional and state Legislative seats are of vital importance to the future of Central Louisiana. Therefore, the Chamber/CLEDA and CAP will provide regular updates about the potential impact of the process on our region. We encourage you to contact members of the Senate and House Governmental Affairs Committees to express your support for redistricting plans that provide fair and appropriate representation for our area. Redistricting legislation, including maps can be viewed at www.legis.state.la.us scroll down to Bill Number and enter the House or Senate bill number to access the proposed plans. Read Full Message
CLEDA named top defense group
Expansion Solutions Magazine recently named the Central LA Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) as one the nation's top five economic development organizations in support of Defense Industries for its ongoing support of Fort Polk and Camp Beauregard. Full article.
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and CLEDA to sponsor Forum on Economic Development
The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and CLEDA are sponsoring a Forum on Economic Development that is specially targeted to business people, elected officials and economic developers on Thursday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Country Inn Suites Conference Center. Reservations required. For full information, call (318) 442-6671 or e-mail ranson@cenlachamber.org
