Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

🏥 Ready to jumpstart your healthcare career? Join us for LEDA's Healthcare Job Fair! Join Acadiana's largest and fastest-growing industry! Meet with local employers hiring for: Nursing (all levels), Lab Techs, Phlebotomists, Case Managers, Food Service, and more! 📅 Wednesday, January 15 ⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM 📍 CAJUNDOME & Convention Center Full list of companies and openings➡️ https://loom.ly/oYKdz-Y #AcadianaJobs #HealthcareJobs #LafayetteLA

🚀 From NASA suppliers to 🏥 healthcare innovators, Lafayette's legacy businesses are building more than just companies—they're investing in our community's future! Meet 4 companies shaping Acadiana: Oil Center Research, LHC Group, Noble Plastics, and Acadian Companies. With employee ownership programs, STEM education initiatives, and deep local roots, these businesses prove success and community impact go hand in hand. Read more: https://loom.ly/Sas2sQQ #GrowingLafayette #BusinessSuccess #CommunityFirst

Last night, the team from LEDA and Opportunity Machine attended One Acadiana's Regional celebration. We celebrated the growth of the Certified Sites program and the projects that landed on those sites such as SafeSource and First Solar. LEDA's ongoing partnership with 1A is vital to the success of Acadiana's regional economic development efforts.

🎉 BIG NEWS, Lafayette! Buc-ee's is coming in 2026! The Texas travel center legend has chosen Lafayette for its next location, bringing their famous clean restrooms, endless snacks, and 120 gas pumps to I-10 at Louisiana Ave! 💰 $82 million investment 👥 150+ new jobs starting at $17/hour 🏗️ Opening Spring 2026 🛍️ 74,000 sq ft of shopping heaven Get ready for the biggest, cleanest travel center you've ever seen! Who else can't wait to grab some Beaver Nuggets and Louisiana-exclusive merch? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g23sxQEM #BuceesLafayette #AcadianaNews #337News #LafayetteLA

🌟 Join Us for the Community Reentry Resource Fair 🌟 Lafayette City Council Vice-Chair Kenneth P. Boudreaux, in collaboration with the Lafayette Consolidated Government, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, United Way of Acadiana, and Lafayette District Reentry Coalition, is hosting the Community Reentry Resource Fair! This impactful event offers essential resources to support returning citizens and their families in areas like: ✅ Employment Opportunities ✅ Educational Programs ✅ Housing Assistance ✅ Mental Health Services ✅ and More! The Fair is dedicated to the memory of the late Judge Jules Edwards, III, honoring his legacy of justice and community support. 📅 Date: Friday, December 13 📍 Location: Robichaux Center, 1919 Eraste Landry ⏰ Time: 9:00 to noon This is an opportunity to build a stronger, more inclusive community. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. #LafayetteStrong #CommunitySupport #ReentryResourceFair #BuildingFutures

🎭 Culture isn't just what we do in Lafayette - it's who we are! From French conversations at local bistros to the sounds of zydeco filling our streets, our cultural traditions are alive and thriving. With 50-100 festivals annually, world-class Creole cuisine, and 25% of residents speaking French, Lafayette's heritage shapes every corner of life in Acadiana. "I have traveled the world in search of culture, and nothing beats Lafayette, LA." - Milton Arceneaux 👀Read more: https://loom.ly/9U8odds #CajunCreole #OnlyLouisiana #LafayetteCulture

This week LEDA's CEO, Mandi Mitchell, kicked off the final professional development course of the year, Policy Essentials for Economic Developers, for LEAD (Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development). In addition to opening the two-day session, Mandi hosted a fireside chat on policy opportunities that lie ahead for Louisiana with State Rep Julie Emerson, the Ways & Means Chair. The newly-reminted LEAD offers robust professional development and great networking opportunities for local economic developers in Louisiana. #professionaldevelopment #economicdevelopers #louisiana

🔋 What an energizing session on Lithium and its transformative role in our energy future! Thank you to our brilliant speakers— Dr. Mark Zappi, Rep. Jacob Landry, and Mike Moncla— for sharing insights on this critical mineral's impact on energy storage and economic development. From our oil-rich roots in 1901 to today's emerging tech, Acadiana continues to lead energy innovation. Stay tuned for more Energy Series events in 2025 as we explore what's next for our region! #AcadianaEnergy #EnergyInnovation #LafayetteLA #LithiumTech #EnergySeries

🎨 From Grammy-winning musicians to acclaimed filmmakers, creative talent THRIVES in Lafayette! Artists like Dusty Reed, Brennan Robideaux, and Grammy winner Sir Reginald Dural prove you don't need to leave home to make it big. Our vibrant festivals, rich culture, and supportive community create the perfect environment for artists to succeed. "You can't get the feeling of Lafayette anywhere else." - Dusty Reed, "The Cajun Picasso" Read their inspiring stories: https://loom.ly/l95lEXU 🎭🎬🎵 #CreateLafayette #CajunCreative #LouisianaArtists

One of the things that sets Acadiana apart from other communities is our unique network of small businesses. This holiday season, it’s our job to shop local and support our neighbors on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. When we choose to #ShopSmall, we're making an investment in the places and people that make Acadiana so special. So this season, let's make an effort to #ShopSmallEveryDay!