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LOUISIANA ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE for
DEVELOPMENT

AN ASSOCIATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

LEAD ... THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION IN LOUISIANA

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OUR MISSION

To increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Louisiana through education, public policy advocacy, and collaboration; LEAD is the voice of the profession in Louisiana.

 

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MEMBERSHIP

LEAD is made up of state and local economic development agencies (EDO'S), chambers of commerce, utilities, railroads, banks, ports, business consultants, engineering firms, real estate development groups, and similar organizations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LEAD provides educational opportunities on a wide range of current economic development topics and provides the opportunity for networking among peers. ​

OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This high quality program, second to none in the U.S., is taught by nationally recognized experts and all content is tailored specifically to the state of Louisiana.

LEGISLATION

LEAD's Legislative Committee is a valued information resource and voice on both state and federal legislative issues that impact our profession, state and communities.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION

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I've been a member of LIDEA since 2006 and I could not be more satisfied with the value of my membership. It provides me with the ability to network with other economic development professionals from throughout the state and I cherish the personal relationships which were born through LIDEA. My membership also ignited a desire within me to pursue a certification in Economic Development which I completed in the inaugural class of Certified Louisiana Economic Developers in 2011. LIDEA is my lifeline to all economic development news throughout the state and I’m delighted to be a member.

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MARTIN WALKE, LOUISIANA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY

CONTACT US

We'd love to hear from you!  Email us.  We'll get back with you shortly.

P.O. Box 66872

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

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