Continued training and expertise is derived from professional seminars and workshops attended by the staff on a regular basis. The need for a regional approach to the challenges in Southwest Louisiana, and a center of excellence to address these problems, is perhaps more prevalent today than it was when the Commission was formed. We are the only regional organization in Southwest Louisiana charged with these responsibilities. We believe our accomplishments speak for themselves, and we stand ready to help the people, businesses, and governments of the area in forging a better life for themselves and their posterity. There is much discussion these days about industrial attractions and economic diversity.
Adequate planning is the key to avoiding the mistakes of the past.
This ability allows them to take advantage of the resources that are available in the district. These contacts prove invaluable when coordination and assistance are necessary. Because the issues and problems of Southwest Louisiana are constantly changing and refocusing, there remains a need for an organization that can change to meet these needs. The C.E.D.S. also provides area demographics that depict certain economic, education, population, and migration trends that have developed in the area. The Commission provides maps and program information to the cities, parishes and individual businesses on the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.