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Acadiana Regional Development District is a regional planning and resource center for the State of Louisiana, serving the eight parishes (counties) of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. ARDD's mission is to promote and foster economic development through regional partnerships and cooperation.
ARDD can assist clients with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:
- business start-up & development
- training
- statistical & demographic data
- information and referrals
- liaison to local and state governments
We invite you to learn more about our agency and the people associated with it.
JAN 7, 2009 - INCUMBANT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION SEMINAR
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Griffin Auditorium Room 147
141 Rex Street, Lafayette ..... TIME: 9 AM to 11 AM
The seminars are designed to familiarize business representatives and training institutions with the application procedure, program rules and funding preferences that were built into the law authorizing the program. For those employers who have participated in the past, it would be especially advantageous to attend in order to compete for future funding. The seminars are scheduled to give businesses time to develop applications by the spring, when money will become available for a new round of funding.JAN 8, 2009 - SOUTHERN LA WORKFORCE FOLLOW-UP WORKGROUP COMMITTEE MEETING
St. Landry Busienss & Career Solutions Center, 1305 Diesi St., Opelousas
TIME: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Looking for involved community minded private and public sector members to join and become part of a very involved and passionate group of people who want to make a difference in the education system and workforce in our Region. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please RSVP to Janice Clement, WIB Secretary, janic.c@cox-internet.com.JAN 26-27, 2009 - 2009 Gulf South Idea Exchange
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Read more...
LANDREAU, SNOWE MAKE HISTORY
First Two Women to Lead Full Congressional Committee. Join Forces to Advance Agressive Agenda to Assist Small Businesses in America. Read more...APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR LDWF FISHERIES ASSISTANCE
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced today the extension of the deadline to submit required forms for the Hurricane Katrina and Rita Federal Fisheries Economic Assistance program to Dec. 1, 2008. Read more ...LRA MOVES FORWARD ON PLANNING FOR RECOVERY FUNDING
The board of the Louisiana Recovery Authority today voted to approve a preliminary plan outlining the concept for spending anticipated federal funds for recovery from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Read more>>LED & LWC RELEASE RESOURCE DOCUMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY HURRICANES
Document outlines recovery resources, such as free business counseling, loan programs, workforce assistance, tax filing extensions and contracting opportunities at the state and federal levels. Read>>LOAN MONEY AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS RECOVERY
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has selected Louisiana area EDA Revolving Loan Funds for recapitalization in the wake of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Read more...
