"The Chamber SWLA (and its umbrella organization, the SWLA Economic Development Alliance) has a close working relationship with LABI and other business-centric organizations throughout the state and on a national level.  It is important to work together and have a unified voice in order to bring out real and lasting change for our region.  Being a member of LABI is akin to having a bullhorn on the steps of the legislature demanding attention and consideration for each and every hard-working business in Louisiana,” said George Swift, president and CEO for the Chamber SWLA and the SWLA Economic Development Alliance.