Endorsements and Testimonials
“Success in your community development efforts is directly related to how well you utilize your resources. The LED Community Development Network should be bookmarked on every local leader’s computer. It is an extraordinary tool for Louisiana’s communities.”
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC)
“The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA) recommends the use of the tools and resources made available here for Louisiana communities. In so doing, communities will help to increase their competitiveness in a global economy to be in an improved position to attract and retain business investment and job opportunities.”
Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA)
"Successful economic development requires meaningful community development. But the frequent challenge for many communities is where do we start and how to we get there. The Louisiana Community Development Network offers Louisiana communities the road map and tools for successful community development. Take advantage of this opportunity!"
Arnie Frankel, CEcD Manager, Economic Development
Arkansas/Texas/Louisiana
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company
"Louisiana's continued success with economic development hinges upon the level of preparedness of each community - large and small. The Louisiana Community Development Network provides the tools and guidance that our communities have asked for to support their quest for sustained growth. Full utilization of the Network will help to define a community's role in marketing Louisiana to the world."
Brady Baudin
Manager - Business & Economic Development
Cleco Corporation
“Economic development can begin at the local level. Each and every community in Louisiana can have a role to play in attracting and retaining business investment. The use of tools and resources made available through this site can help each community become more attractive and more successful in economic development. The LMA encourages its member communities to review and implement these resources...and take the next step to show Cities Mean Business!”
Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA)
“The AgCenter has a long history of working with communities to improve the quality of life for their residents. The LED Community Development Network does an excellent job of connecting communities to the various tools, resources, and training opportunities that are available to them to improve their competitiveness in today’s global economy and truly make those communities better places to live, work, and play.”
Paul D. Coreil
Vice Chancellor and Director
LSU AgCenter
"Louisiana Economic Development believes that local community development is vital to the economic growth and well-being of Louisiana. LED is a committed, long-time supporter of economic development programs throughout the state, including Entergy Louisiana’s Teamwork Louisiana (Team City) program. The Louisiana Community Network is an important tool for cities, towns and parishes that are looking for ways to identify opportunities for meaningful, sustainable growth. Local communities will value the resources that are available to them through the Network to help them achieve positive economic growth."
Entergy Louisiana, L.L.C. & Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.