German Pellets , the leading manufacturer of wood pellets in Europe, has announced the location of its newest U.S. plant in Urania, Louisiana.  The firm estimates that the plant will create 500 direct and indirect jobs.  Construction will begin in April 2013 and is scheduled to be operational in the

LEESVILLE - Fort Polk Progress chairman Michael Reese announced today the release of the fiscal year 2012 Fort Polk economic impact statement, which details $1.86 billion in spending at the installation. Of that total, $980 million is payroll. "An amount of $1.86 billion is a clear indication of the military

  Governor Bobby Jindal has announced the appointment of Rick Ranson, Vice President of Major Employers for the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, to serve as a member of the Louisiana Board of International Commerce.  The Louisiana Board of International Commerce, within the Department of Economic Development, serves as the

Four of 20 slots are unfilled for a program that will provide area employers with free workplace assessments and credentials. "Tomorrow's Workforce Now" is a national initiative from ACT, Inc. that provides free testing to thousands of employers and tens of thousands of individuals. Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Central

England Airpark Heavy Industrial Site Designated as a Cleco SmartSite Road to SmartSite will be named after former Chamber President Elton Pody SmartSites speeds business development and expansion Alexandria, La., November 28, 2012 – England Airpark announces that its 34 acre Heavy Industrial Site “E-1”, located adjacent to Union Tank

Sundrop Fuels is in the process of creating a database of companies and individuals who would like to be informed and involved in their biofuels projects. Sundrop announced it will be constructing a $450 million facility in Rapides Parish and will employ 150 people. If you or your company wish

JENA, La. — Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal and UPS Midstream Services Inc. announced the company plans to invest more than $3.9 million in Jena to construct and develop a new full-service machine facility to provide welding, fabrication, and equipment overhaul and repair. UPS's facility, part of the Universal Plant Services

-- Joint Effort by CLEDA and Louisiana Economic Development Successful  in Creating New Jobs in Central Louisiana -- Officials with Procter & Gamble say they are shifting its powdered-detergent operations from Augusta Georgia to its Pineville Louisiana facility. Company officials say the move will result in about 160 job losses

  Gov. Bobby Jindal and Weyerhaeuser Company Plant Manager Steve Story announced a $6 million capital investment by  Weyerhaeuser that will retain 175 jobs and create 30 new jobs at the company's Natchitoches forest products plant.   The company will modernize and upgrade equipment that will lead to more productive

Alexandria-based Manchac Technologies, LLC is celebrating the sale of its 100th DOSIS prescription-filling robot. These innovative robots help pharmacies serving nursing homes, group homes, and prisons. With more than 80 robots installed from Hawaii to Maine across the United States, Manchac's 100th DOSIS sale is a landmark event for a

The Alexandria area led the nation in earnings growth over a recent six-month period, according to a report from a leading site selection firm. Garner Economic LLC recently released the report measuring earnings in 372 U.S. metropolitan areas using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Alexandria Metropolitan

The CLEDA Board of Directors recognizes that the overwhelming amount of economic growth comes from businesses that already exist in the region.  To that end, they have authorized the hiring of a full time Manager of Business Retention and Expansion.  After an extensive search, we are pleased to announce that

ALEXANDRIA, La., March 14, 2012 – Rapides Regional Medical Center has been verified as Louisiana’s first Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma (ACSCOT). The verification completes a two-year process by Rapides Regional. “For years, Rapides Regional Medical Center has served as this area’s

Central Louisiana is being proactive when it comes to maintaining it excellent, productive workforce. The Cenla Work Ready Network is a system designed to link education with workforce development efforts and align them with regional economic needs. This program is currently offered to all high school students in 9 Central

In an effort to take students directly from the classroom into the workforce after graduation, Central Louisiana Technical College will use almost $900,000 in grants toward training students in a variety of high-demand jobs.   The Louisiana Community and Technical College System awarded the college $890,460 in Rapid Response grants

Rig Masters, Inc. (RMI) recently celebrated 20 years of service in our community.  RMI is located in Monterey, LA, and established in April 1992. Rig Masters, Inc. has continued to grow in size and reputation, which has resulted in the award of many large Department of Defense projects; along with

Door component manufacturing site will create 75 direct jobs and result in more than 100 indirect jobs DODSON, La. -- Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal and JELD-WEN President Philip Orsino announced that JELD-WEN Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of windows and doors, will open a $120 million Winn Parish

Governor Bobby Jindal and Sutherland Global Services announce 600 Job BPO Operations Center in Alexandria Central Louisiana project will create 600 new direct jobs and result in over 400 indirect Jobs ALEXANDRIA — Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal and Sutherland Global Services executive Jim Myers joined Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy and Central Louisiana

UPDATE:  If you or your company want to be involved with the Sundrop Fuels project, click here. ALEXANDRIA, La. -- Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal and Sundrop Fuels Inc. CEO Wayne Simmons announced that Sundrop Fuels will build a $450 million biofuels refinery that will bring 150 new direct jobs averaging

PINEVILLE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal marked the completion of a $100 million expansion at The Procter & Gamble Company's Pineville fabric care facility. The expansion created 105 new direct jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in 567 new indirect jobs. The new jobs pay an average starting

Cleco Certifies Bunkie Industrial Park as a SmartSite   PINEVILLE, La., June 28, 2012 - Cleco Power's Business Development department continues to certify properties that are prime for development as it brings a 148-acre site in Bunkie's Industrial Park into its SmartSites portfolio. The SmartSites program develops Cleco communities by

Quarterly Innovation Luncheon Featuring Guest Speaker Stephen Moret Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development Noon on Monday, February 4, 2013 Alexandria Convention Hall (located at Alexandria City Hall) 915 Third St Alexandria, LA  71301 Make plans now to attend this important presentation and catch up on CLEDA's activities and plans. RESERVATIONS ARE

Support Fort Polk!  Sign this letter and forward it to the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army has recently conducted a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) regarding proposed cutbacks or growth at numerous Army posts.  The PEA evaluates and assesses the environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with potential adjustments to Army forces