Certified Louisiana Economic Developer Program
Policy Essentials for Economic Developers
Location: SEED Center, McNeese State University,
4310 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
Day 1: Monday, December 2, 2024
8:30AM-9:00AM Welcome and Breakfast
Light breakfast and coffee
9:00AM-9:30AM Policy Course Overview & Remarks
Mandi Mitchell, Lafayette Economic Development Authority
9:30AM-10:30AM Policy Basics for Economic Developers {1 hr}
Andre Breaux, One Acadiana
Keely McGibboney, One Acadiana
10:30AM-10:45AM Break
10:45AM-12:00PM Policy Advocacy & the Role of Economic Developers {1.25 hr}
Jason DeCuir, Advantous
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch & LEAD Welcome {1 hr}
Rhonda Boatner, Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development
1:00PM-2:30PM Panel: Policy Challenges and Opportunities in Louisiana {1.5 hr}
Moderator - Mandi Mitchell, Lafayette Economic Development Authority
Featured Guests - State and Local Policy Officials
2:30PM-2:45PM Break
2:45PM-4:00PM Analyzing Policy Impacts on Economic Competitiveness {1.25 hr}
Tedra Cheatham, Louisiana Economic Development
4:00PM-5:00PM Workshop: Developing Policy Recommendations {1 hr}
Andre Breaux, One Acadiana
Keely McGibboney, One Acadiana
5:30PM Dinner & Mixer at Pujo St. Cafe {1.5 hr}
901 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Day 2: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
8:30AM-9:00AM Light Breakfast and Networking
9:00AM-10:30AM 2024 Legislative Special Session Overview {1.5 hr}
Steven Procopio, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR)
10:30AM-10:45AM Break
10:45AM-12:00PM Tax Policy and Revenues Impact Locals {1.25 hr}
Assistant Secretary Luke Morris, Louisiana Department of Revenue
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch Break
1:00PM-2:30PM Policy Evaluation and Measuring Success {1.5 hr}
Mark Goodson, CSRS
2:30PM-3:00PM Debrief & Discussion {0.5 hr}
Brittany Deal & Dan Groft, LEAD Professional Development Team
3:00PM Course Wrap-up and Certificate Presentation