The McNeese Foundation announced the honorary naming of the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (SEED) Center in recognition of a $1 million endowment from the Henning family. New signage reflecting the new Henning SEED Center was unveiled at a reception celebrating this milestone today. 

The Henning donation will be used to create a perpetual endowment, with the annual interest dedicated to support the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at McNeese State University, located in the SEED Center. Since 1983, the LSBDC at McNeese has been assisting new and existing business owners in Southwest Louisiana from idea conception to profitable business ventures.

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Business leaders were recognized at this year’s 121^st Annual Banquet of the Chamber SWLA and attendees were given insight into the future of Southern economic development from speaker Gray Swoope, President/CEO of VisionFirst Advisors. Swoope served as Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and President of Enterprise Florida, where he led the state’s economic development efforts under Governor Rick Scott from 2011 to 2015. He previously served as Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority under Governor Haley Barbour, playing a key role in attracting major companies to Mississippi and driving the state’s economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina.

The evening honored three business leaders who are making a difference in our communit

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The Chamber SWLA / SWLA Economic Development Alliance, a leading regional economic development organization, is has appointed Scott A. Walker as the new President and CEO.

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This year's Leadership Southwest Class is made up of up-and-coming leaders spanning Southwest Louisiana’s many industries will be learning from regional experts on Southwest Louisiana's greatest issues and resources. Allison Barker, Family & Youth Counseling Agency Mallie Bowers, First Federal Bank of Louisiana Taylor Bradley, AOP Kimmie more»

Optimum Business, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, and the Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Economic Development Alliance today announce the grant winners of the L.L.B Grants, which will directly fund 30 small businesses across five parishes in Southwest Louisiana.

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The Chamber SWLA was part of a collective of nearly 150 chambers across 36 states that implored the Department of Energy and the Biden Administration to reverse its recent decision to indefinitely ban new LNG export licenses. 

This initiative was spearheaded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and featured quotes from major Chamber leaders. “From Maine to California, chambers nationwide warned of the detrimental consequences the freeze will have on businesses, future investments, and global security.” - from a U.S. Chamber Press Release

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