Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA

📣 ATTENTION Acadiana Business Owners! 📣
Want to grow your business WITHOUT breaking the bank? Join us for Paying for Training: Workforce Resources & Grants.

Discover untapped funding opportunities to upskill your team including:
On The Job Training Program
Works Training Fund
Incumbent Worker Training Program
Small Business Employee Training Program
and more!

📆 Wednesday, September 30
🕘 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
📍 SoLAcc Health and Sciences Building, 1105 Bertrand Dr.

Our expert presenters will guide you through each opportunity and introduce you to training providers ready to support your growth. Space is limited! Reserve your spot now: https://loom.ly/23_8nFQ

🎉 More good news for Acadiana! 🎉

Leading Edge Manufacturing is expanding operations in both City of Youngsville Louisiana and City of Broussard, Louisiana — growing its workforce and ramping up production capacity across both facilities!

📈 By the numbers:
✅ 20 new direct jobs
✅ 62 current positions retained
✅ 30 estimated indirect jobs
✅ 50 total potential new job opportunities for our region

"Leading Edge Manufacturing's expansion in Youngsville and Broussard is a strong vote of confidence in Lafayette Parish's workforce and business climate and reflects the kind of sustained progress Mayors Bourque and Ritter have championed through their ongoing commitment to strengthening infrastructure and supporting business growth in their communities. This project is a win for our regional economy and the families who call Lafayette and Acadiana home."
— Mandi Mitchell, President & CEO, Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Congratulations to Leading Edge Manufacturing on this exciting next chapter. Thank you for investing in Lafayette Parish and the Acadiana region!

Yesterday's New Iberia Skill Up Job and Resource Fair was a success!
🔹41 employers and resource providers
🔹1155 job seekers
Employers reported:
🔹making 38 job offers at the event
🔹plans to schedule 78 followup interviews

Learn more about LEDA and South Louisiana Community College's Skill Up Initiative and training programs: https://loom.ly/Zqdp70g

🎉 Trader Joe's is finally here, Lafayette! 🎉

Trader Joe's opens Thursday at 1710 Camellia Blvd! Get ready for cookie butter, mandarin orange chicken, and all the other TJ's favorites we've been driving to Baton Rouge or Metairie for. 🛒✨

Acadiana's first Trader Joe's is officially open for business — see y'all in line! 🙌

Read more: https://loom.ly/rfzmFdY

🚨 BIG NEWS for Acadiana 🚨

Black Bayou Energy Hub is expanding its Lafayette headquarters as part of a $1.6 billion statewide investment that also includes critical natural gas infrastructure development in Cameron Parish.

Here in Lafayette, the expansion will support administrative, engineering and operational functions — creating 6 new high-wage jobs and retaining 5 existing positions.

"Black Bayou Energy Hub's $1.6 billion investment is a powerful statement about Acadiana's role in Louisiana's energy future. This expansion strengthens our region's headquarters economy, creates high-paying engineering and operational careers right here in Lafayette, and reinforces why global energy companies choose to grow in Acadiana," —Mandi Mitchell, LEDA's president and CEO.

LEDA is proud to support projects like this, alongside Louisiana Economic Development and One Acadiana that drive lasting growth for our region.

Calling Louisiana manufacturers and technology developers: NCDMM is seeking ex*****on ready solutions in casting, forging, welding and other advanced metals manufacturing areas to strengthen America’s defense industrial base.

Submit an intent to apply by September 17 and a white paper by September 25.

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://loom.ly/9ZRY-SM