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, a study that 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.

One of CAP’s core goals is to build the entrepreneurial capacity of Central Louisiana. Its Entrepreneurial Initiative provides a wide variety of support to entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in Central Louisiana, including classes, seminars and conferences for people considering working on a business start-up; and direct hands-on assistance for entrepreneurs who have launched their businesses and need to move to the next stage of development. For advanced entrepreneurs, CAP offers an additional range of more customized, targeted support services.