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South Louisiana Community College: Driving a Skilled Talent Pipeline in South LA

South Louisiana Community College: Driving a Skilled Talent Pipeline in South LA

by Chasah West | Mar 20, 2023 | Business Development, Talent Acquisition

The accolades have been rolling in for South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) as its academic excellence continues to be recognized. Thanks to the high degree of graduate employability and an industry-oriented approach to curriculum design, SLCC was named...
Lafayette Biotech Company Announces 40-Job Expansion

Lafayette Biotech Company Announces 40-Job Expansion

by Chasah West | Feb 28, 2023 | Business Development

LAFAYETTE, La. – Tides Medical, a producer of skin graft products distributed nationwide for use in the treatment of chronic or difficult-to-heal wounds, announced it is investing $1.5 million to upgrade its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in...
New UL Lafayette Visual FX Program Set to Make South Louisiana a Prime Candidate for the Film Industry

New UL Lafayette Visual FX Program Set to Make South Louisiana a Prime Candidate for the Film Industry

by Chasah West | Dec 16, 2022 | Business Development

The Louisiana Economic Development has awarded the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) $920,000 to develop a new visual arts and film production program through its Entertainment Development Fund. This initiative will not only renew filmmakers’...

Regional Partnership Awarded $50M Federal Grant to Create Clean Hydrogen Cluster in South Louisiana

by Chasah West | Sep 2, 2022 | Business Development

One of 21 national winners chosen by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will allow 25 partner organizations to develop energy innovation across the state This morning, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $50 million federal grant to...

ASH Industries Announces 85-job Expansion in Lafayette

by Chasah West | Jul 13, 2022 | Business Development

LAFAYETTE, La. – ASH Industries, a custom molding manufacturer that produces specialized products ranging from surgical devices to laser light show components, will invest $5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish facility. The project will create 85 new direct jobs...

Jefferson Davis Parish Named Louisiana Development Ready Community

by Chasah West | Jul 12, 2022 | Business Development

JENNINGS, La. – Louisiana Economic Development recognized Jefferson Davis Parish as the state’s newest Louisiana Development Ready Community in a presentation Friday at the Gator Chateau. The parish becomes the 51st participant in the community development program,...
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