Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

🎉 7 Must-Attend Events Around Lafayette, LA 🎉 Experience the vibrant culture of Acadiana at these amazing events: 1. Downtown Alive! - Free concert series on first Fridays (Spring/Fall) 2. Independence Day Festival - Fireworks & fun in Broussard 3. Youngsville Mardi Gras - Colorful parades & festivities 4. Festival International de Louisiane - World-class music celebration 5. The Mercredi Show - Free outdoor concerts in Carencro 6. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles - 50 years of Cajun & Creole culture 7. Boudin Festival - Foodie paradise in Scott, the Boudin Capital From music to food, there's something for everyone in Lafayette Parish! Which event are you most excited about? 🎵🍽️🎭 Read more here: https://loom.ly/pgmN-2w #LafayetteLA #AcadianaEvents #LouisianaCulture

LEDA would like to amplify a few tips from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and encourage all small businesses to visit https://loom.ly/tmCgzyQ. Communicate with your employees: Ensure everyone on your team is aware of the plan and the actions they need to take. 🔹 Crisis Communication Plan: Detail how you will be in contact with employees, customers and others during and after a disaster Protect Your Investment: Take steps to protect your company and secure your physical assets. 🔹 Insurance Coverage: Policies vary, meet with your provider to review current coverage. 🔹 Utility Disruptions: Prepare for extended outages during and after a disaster. 🔹 Facilities, Buildings & Plants: Take steps to secure physical assets. 🔹 Equipment: Conduct a room-by-room walk-through to determine what needs to be secured. 🔹 Building Air Protection: Assess the HVAC system to improve indoor air quality. 🔹 Cyber Security: Protect your data and information technology systems LEDA will maintain a Hurricane Resources webpage throughout the 2024 hurricane season. The page includes links to federal, state, and local government resources, local social service organizations, emergency preparedness guides for home and business, and more. LEDA’s Hurricane Resources page is at https://lnkd.in/gfXq_yAW. #francine #smallbusiness #emergencypreparedness #hurricaneseason #hurricane

Now is the time to prepare for the arrival of potential Hurricane Francine. LEDA's Hurricane & Emergency Resources page has links to federal, state, and local government resources, local social service organizations, emergency preparedness guides for home and business, and more. 👀 LEDA’s Hurricane Resources page: https://loom.ly/41FKtGc #preparenow #hurricaneseason #atlantichurricaneseason

The Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition, a program led by LEDA in partnership with Opportunity Machine and the LEED Center - Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Center at UL Lafayette, was recognized with two Excellence in Economic Development Awards— a Silver Award for Excellence in Economic Equity & Inclusion and a Bronze Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development. “The Elevate Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition was developed to help foster a stronger small business ecosystem in Lafayette Parish—particularly with historically underserved minority-owned businesses,” said Mandi D. Mitchell, president and CEO of LEDA. “This recognition from the International Economic Development Council acknowledges the work LEDA does as invaluable in establishing Lafayette Parish as a vibrant community that offers equitable access to economic opportunity.” 👀 Read more here: https://loom.ly/VDtmWRQ

ICYMI: Last week's Industrial Trades Career Fair hosted by South Louisiana Community College, Louisiana Workforce Commission, and LEDA was a success! 🔹 29 exhibitors 🔹 168 job seekers Employers reported: 🔹 finding an average of 10 viable candidates each 🔹 making 6 job offers at the event 🔹 plans to schedule 110 follow-up interviews Did you miss the event? View the list of participating companies here: https://loom.ly/RuIlG8k

ICYMI: 3 Acadiana businesses land on Inc. 5000's national list for fastest-growing US companies Tides Medical and Laborde Earles Law Firm, both of Lafayette, made the annual list along with Work Design of Eunice. Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/h25SAFg

This summer, Opportunity Machine launched a new program, the Emerging Tech Internship Program, connecting UL Lafayette computer science students with local startups to fuel innovation and product development. 🖥️🚀 "Lafayette’s tech sector is growing; and programs such as this demonstrate the employment opportunities available to keep our tech graduates here and bring new talent to the region," said Mandi Mitchell, president and CEO of LEDA. Read the full story from The Advocate here 👉 https://loom.ly/1_Y0jcY

Lafayette has been honored as one of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune! ⭐ 🏡 Fortune’s third annual ranking celebrates cities and towns across the nation that excel in supporting the unique needs of multigenerational families. The list highlights cities known for great schools, hospitals, affordable housing, resources for older adults, and a strong sense of community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghd7iFdq Photo by Lafayette Travel

📢INDUSTRIAL TRADES JOB FAIR 📢 📆 Tuesday August 13th 🕘 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 📍 SoLAcc Devalcourt Auditorium – Lafayette, 320 Devalcourt St. 🤝Meet with 30+ businesses looking for: Electricians - Machine Operators - Instrument Technicians Helpers – Engineers – Riggers – Welders – Fitters - E & I Automation Technicians - Production Operators – Mechanics Plus More! ⌛Pre-register online today to save time! https://loom.ly/_nEF2Sg Info: https://loom.ly/RuIlG8k #SOLACC #LEDA #Jobfair #IndustrialTrades

📢INDUSTRIAL TRADES JOB FAIR 📢 📆 Tuesday August 13th 🕘 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 📍 SoLAcc Devalcourt Auditorium – Lafayette, 320 Devalcourt St. 🤝Meet with 30+ businesses looking for: Electricians - Machine Operators - Instrument Technicians Helpers – Engineers – Riggers – Welders – Fitters - E & I Automation Technicians - Production Operators – Mechanics Plus More! ⌛Pre-register online today to save time! https://loom.ly/_nEF2Sg Info: https://loom.ly/RuIlG8k #SOLACC #LEDA #Jobfair #IndustrialTrades