Business is good in Southwest Louisiana. People who do not believe the latter need look no further than the daily growing list of businesses that are opening because owners want to make money in an area that possesses one of America’s fastest and consistently growing gross domestic products. 

At this time of the year, we reflect on 2018 and plan for 2019.

Southwest Louisiana had another successful year with a growing economy and record employment.

Thank you to our Chamber Southwest Louisiana members. We wouldn’t be the organization we are today without each and every one of you!

Since 1903, the Chamber has been a long-standing institution in Southwest Louisiana.

As 2019 approaches, the SEED Incubator Center management team wants the public to know about the opportunities that will be available. We encourage start up business owners and longtime entrepreneurs to consider our services.

The mission of the SWLA Economic Development Alliance is to improve the economy in our five-parish region and increase the quality of life for all residents.

If you have not heard, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business space is about to get into full gear in 2019.

Our five-parish region continues to lead the state in job growth. In fact, The Lake Charles MSA has the fastest job growth for medium size markets in the United States, according to Business Facilities Magazine. Our region was named the Small Market of the Year for the eighth year in a row by Southern Business Development Magazine.