MEMBERSHIP
LEAD is the statewide professional association for economic developers. Our members include anyone working to grow Louisiana's economy: local and regional EDOs, chambers of commerce, utilities, ports, railroads, banks, engineering firms, real estate developers, and consultants. LEAD connects these professionals through training, advocacy, and peer engagement to strengthen the impact of economic development across the state.
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LEAD memberships are held by individuals and are not transferable.
Membership Rates for New Members
Regular Membership (see qualifications below)
$250 per person annually: Now prorated to $125 for new members joining between July 1–December 31, 2025.
Associate Membership (see qualifications below)
$350 per person annually: Now prorated to $175 for new members joining between July 1-December 31, 2025.
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Non-Resident Membership (see qualifications below)
$200 per person annually: Now prorated to $100 for new members joining between July 1-December 31, 2025.
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Student Membership (see qualifications below)
$25 per person annually: Now prorated to $12.50 for new members joining between July 1-December 31, 2025.
Open to Louisiana residents whose primary responsibility (at least 50%) is economic or industrial development and are employed by local or regional economic development organizations, Louisiana Economic Development, utility companies, railway companies, or Louisiana-based ports, industrial airports or airparks.
Open to Louisiana residents employed by organizations supporting economic development and partnering with economic development such as local chambers of commerce, higher education institutions, workforce development entities, construction firms, legal firms, tax firms, and others as approved by the Board.
Open to individuals outside Louisiana employed by organizations with investments and business interests in Louisiana.
Open to students enrolled in Louisiana post-secondary education institutions.