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Curiouser And Curiouser

Brad Goins September 20, 2021 Comments Off on Curiouser And Curiouser

A few weeks ago, Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy tried to get federal hurricane relief to SWLA by including provisions for relief in amendment No. 2210 of the infrastructure bill. But it was not to

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SOWELA: A CONSTANT STATE OF CHANGE

Karla Wall February 10, 2015 Comments Off on SOWELA: A CONSTANT STATE OF CHANGE

The SOWELA of even three or four years ago bears little resemblance to today’s revitalized school. New accreditation, campus improvements and additions, enhanced program offerings, and a new partnership with industry and the community

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SPARKS ARE FLYING

Karla Wall December 4, 2014 Comments Off on SPARKS ARE FLYING

 As SWLA Gears Up For Massive Industrial Expansion, What’s Being Done About The Need For Welders?      By Karla Wall   It’s estimated that 86,000 skilled craftsmen — welders, pipefitters, machinists, millwrights — will

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A STRONG YEAR FOR SWLA

George Swift December 4, 2013 Comments Off on A STRONG YEAR FOR SWLA

By George Swift, President/CEO, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance   This year, our region has benefited from unprecedented industrial announcements for future developments that will total more than $58 billion. This amount makes Southwest Louisiana

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