General Information
The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA) is a non-profit Louisiana corporation chartered in 1964 under the 501 (c) 6 provisions of the U.S. Tax Code. LIDEA membership is open to professional and volunteer persons/groups seeking to promote the economic health and vitality of the state of Louisiana. The expressed purpose of LIDEA and its membership is to create new job opportunities by encouraging companies to locate in Louisiana, and to assist resident industries to expand.
The LIDEA organization provides its members and others with opportunities for dialogue, education, advancement and improvement in all aspects of industrial, economic and community development in Louisiana through meetings, seminars, communications, publications and other programs and activities. LIDEA seeks to articulate and advocate the needs and interests of the state of Louisiana's industrial, economic and community developers and their constituents before legislative, administrative and judicial branches of local, state and national governments.
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Economic Development Certification Program
LIDEA is pleased to present an Economic Development Certification program designed for those ED professionals, Chamber of Commerce staff, elected officials, and local civic leaders who are interested in learning more about economic development. This high quality program, second to none in the U.S., will be taught by nationally recognized experts and all content is tailored specifically to the state of Louisiana.
Economic Development Finance September 21-22, 2010 Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives 10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Click here for more information and to register!
For more information, contact Christy Marino with LIDEA at (225)448-5404 or christy@lidea.org

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Upcoming LIDEA Meetings
LIDEA Annual Convention October 27-28, 2010 Paragon Casino Resort Marksville, LA
Hotel accommodations may be made at Paragon Casino Resort. LIDEA's special rate is $79/night for standard guest room and $109/night for deluxe atrium guest room. The deadline to receive LIDEA's special rate is October 6, 2010. After this dates, rooms will be based on current rates and availability.
Reservations may be made by calling Paragon Casino Resort directly at (800) 642-7777 and/or fax (318)240-6601. Please refer to "LIDEA 2010 Annual Convention-LID027G" when making your reservations to receive the special rate.
For more information and to register for the LIDEA 2010 Annual Convention, please click here. |
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