Central Region Economic Projects, Rural Resources in Spotlight at Sept. 14 Event

Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development will join local partners in central Louisiana on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to update stakeholders on the state’s ongoing rural revitalization efforts.
 
The event is the fourth in a series of events that LED is leading in rural communities around the state to highlight regional economic development projects; provide an overview of the Strategic Plan for Rural Development created by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization; and offer information about available resources for rural communities.
 
The Central Region event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Louisiana Hwy. 28, Pineville. In addition to LED and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development, representatives from the Louisiana Dept. of Health, Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, local community colleges, regional and local economic development organizations and local planning district will participate in the program.
 
The event is open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Register here.
 
For more information: 

  • Read the strategic plan for addressing concerns unique to rural Louisiana communities, which was produced by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization in 2021. The state continues to use that blueprint to deliver improvements in rural areas across the state. 

  • Learn more about LED’s Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative, targeting rural small businesses around the state for second-stage growth. It is the first project of its kind in the country, providing an integrated package of services – customized research, peer learning and leadership development – to specific, established rural companies. 

  • Keep up with all the latest rural economic development project announcements on LaRuralEvolution.com, the website devoted to Louisiana’s rural revitalization efforts.

Avery Davidson