We led the formation of Cenla Advantage Partnership, a private, regional nonprofit economic development organization created to help raise the levels of economic opportunity and performance in Central Louisiana. It is a business-led effort that distinguishes itself by focusing on build-from-within strategies.

We are working closely with CAP on Beyond High School, which centers on filling the job and training gap in Central Louisiana by working toward the creation of a comprehensive technical and community college system as well as supporting existing institutions’ efforts.

The Foundation also funds the Entrepreneurial League System® of Central Louisiana. Research shows that most new jobs come from locally developed new business.

Although Central Louisiana has a usual rate of business startups, it has an even higher rate of business failures. ELS hopes to change that by working closely with entrepreneurs in Central Louisiana by recruiting coaches to instill discipline to raise the level of our local entrepreneurs.