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Southwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 13 – Richert Self, Port of Lake CharlesThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast speaks to Richert Self, Executive Director of the Port of Lake Charles. Join us as we discuss how Richert came into the position, the overall structure and some operations of the port, its major role in the area's economy, and where he sees the SWLA economy heading into the future.https://portlc.com/
2025-06-0224 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 12 – SWLA Economic Development, George SwiftThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues with its focus on the SWLA regional economy. Join us as we talk to George Swift. He is founding President and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. He has been involved in SWLA economic development for decades. We discuss how George came into the position, some of the events that have taken place during his tenure, and so much about the history and future of the SWLA economy.
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2024-12-2732 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 11 – Marketing (Healthy Image and Thrive), Kristy ArmandThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues looking at industries in the SWLA region. Join us as we talk to Kristy Armand. She is founder of both Healthy Image Marketing Agency and Thrive Magazine. We discuss how Kristy came into the position and some of the interesting projects she’s taken on over the years. We also examine the important role of small businesses as well as marketing in the economy vs. marketing an economy / region. Finally, we hear about where she thinks the SWLA economy is headed in the future as well as how she has kept up wi...
2024-09-2923 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 10 – Lake Charles Regional Airport, Heath AllenThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast has finished talking to all the parishes in our region and are moving back to industry and other facets important to the SWLA economy. Join us as we talk to Heath Allen. He is Executive Director of the Lake Charles Regional Airport
(LCH). We discuss how Heath came into the position, dealing with the events of 2020 (COVID, Storms), and the future of LCH. We also examine the important role of airports in economic development. Finally, we hear about where he thinks the SWLA economy is headed in the future as well as where...
2024-07-2620 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 9 – Allen Parish, Jacob DillehayThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues looking at each of the parishes in the SWLA region. Allen Parish has a unique economy in that it is split between northern Louisiana and SWLA. Join us as we talk to Jacob Dillehay. He is the Parish Administrator / Engineer for the Allen Parish Police Jury. We discuss how Jacob came into the position, the Allen Parish economy, and talk about some of the developments underway. We also examine the economic roles played by commodities such as timber, services such as gaming, and energy related developments (solar, CCS) in the region. Finally...
2024-06-0622 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 8 - Beauregard Parish, Lisa AdamsThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues looking at each of the parishes in the SWLA region. Beauregard Parish has the most timber in our region, but there’s much more to the area. Join us as we talk to Lisa Adams. She is the Director of the Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce. We discuss how Lisa came into the
position, the Beauregard Parish economy, and delve into the role of the local chamber and the efforts underway to grow their parish economy. Finally, we talk about how the Beauregard Parish economy will develop in the future.
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2024-04-1621 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 7 – Erin Davison and Ben Drouilhet; Big Brothers Big SistersThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast takes a break from looking at each of the five parishes in Southwest Louisiana to discuss charitable endeavors and donor/volunteer opportunities and how those play a role in the local community, lives of citizens, and the local economy. Today we are joined by Erin Davison and Ben Drouilhet. Erin is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA. She has been at the helm of BBBS through the pandemic and SWLA natural disasters. Ben Drouilhet works here at the SWLA Economic Development Alliance as a Chamber Member Agent and is directly...
2024-01-2421 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 6 – Cameron Parish: Part 2, Kim MontieThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues looking at each of the parishes in the SWLA region. Cameron Parish is so unique that we must spend two episodes exploring this area. This part focuses on the current situation of the Cameron Parish economy and what is in store for the area in the future. Join us as we talk to Kim Montie. She is the Director of the Cameron Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, which falls in line with the role of economic development. We discuss how Kim came into the position, the Cameron Parish economy, and all...
2023-11-0222 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 5 – Cameron Parish: Part 1, Clair Hebert MarceauxThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast continues looking at each of the parishes in the SWLA region. Cameron Parish is so unique that we must spend two episodes exploring this area. This part focuses on the history of the Cameron Parish economy and some of the economic development aspects that went into its amazing transformation. Join us as we talk to Clair Hebert Marceaux. She is the former Economic Development Director for the Cameron Parish Police Jury and the former Director of the Cameron Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District. We discuss how Clair came into the position, the...
2023-09-2521 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 4 – Jefferson Davis Parish, Creed RomanoThe Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel Podcast begins looking at each of the parishes in the SWLA region. We begin with Jefferson Davis Parish. Join us as we talk to Creed Romano. He is the President and CEO of the Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development Commission, Tourist Commission, and Chamber of Commerce. We discuss how Creed came into the position, the Jefferson Davis Parish economy and some major developments, as well as his outlook for where the parish and region as a
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2023-08-2917 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 3 – Mike Smith and Alena Maschke, The Advocate Newspaper ReportersMike Smith and Alena Maschke are reporters for The Advocate newspaper who were assigned to report on the recovery of the region from the natural disasters. Both moved to the SWLA and immersed themselves in all aspects of the recovery process. Join us as we discuss how they came into the position and their experiences in the community. We also examine how SWLA compares to other regions and what really stood out to them about the SWLA economy. Finally, they are asked how their time in SWLA will affect their future assignments.
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2023-07-2422 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 2 – Alberto Galan, Assistant to the Parish Administrator – Calcasieu Parish Police JuryThis week’s guest, Alberto Galan, is the Assistant to the Parish Administrator of Calcasieu Parish and has been heading up all facets of the Long-Term Recovery Plan for the area. Join us as we discuss the process of heading up this effort as well as the funding coming in and how it’s allocated. We also discuss how people and businesses can apply for funding and how this long-term plan is actually being implemented. Finally, we discuss the next steps in the recovery process and how he thinks these recovery efforts will affect the region’s economy in the fu...
2023-06-2621 minSouthwest Louisiana Economic IntelEpisode 1 – Jim Rock, Executive Director of the Lake Area Industrial AllianceJim Rock is the Executive Director of the Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA). Prior to heading that organization, he worked for companies such as PPG, Axiall, and Lotte. Join us as we discuss topics such as the LAIA itself, the SWLA “industrial base”, how the Lake Charles economy has changed, how COVID has affected the industries he represents. Finally, we discuss how he thinks the industrial sector of the economy will change heading into the future and environmental concerns.
2023-05-2617 min
Southwest Louisiana Economic IntelSouthwest Louisiana Economic Intel PreviewWelcome to the Southwest Louisiana Economic Intel podcast. This brief monthly show covering the Southwest Louisiana economy is presented by the McNeese Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis in partnership with the SWLA Economic Development Alliance. We hope you will spare around 15 minutes each month to join us as we discuss our region’s continued economic progress.
2023-03-2901 min
Tæt på fortællingen - Creative ZOODaniel Boysen - Digter og forfatterI denne episode interviewer vi digter og forfatter Daniel Boysen, der senest har udgivet digtsamlingen "Står på tæer under vand" - og ganske enkelt er et af de mennesker, vi kender, der arbejder allermest med sproget.Daniel Boysen fortæller blandt andet om vigtigheden af at have besøgt det sted, du skriver om, og om hvordan feedback - selv i et felt, hvor din personlighed historie er med - er afgørende; både fra folk, der arbejder med det samme som dig, og fra folk, der groft sagt intet aner om det.Dan...
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