The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance is rolling out Livability Southwest Louisiana – a multi-platform program to share the numerous benefits of moving to and living in Southwest Louisiana!

The Chamber SWLA and the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a joint business showcase on April 20 at the West Calcasieu Event Center.

The Chamber SWLA - representing Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes - was named Large Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) at their annual meeting held on November 7 and 8.

“To receive this recognition from our peers is an honor and a credit to the hard work of the staff and the support of our Board of Directors and volunteers. This plaque represents all of the efforts we have made over the past 12 months to help our region rebound and continuously improve and promote our region as a great place to live and work,” said George Swift, President/CEO of the Chamber SWLA/SWLA Economic Development Alliance.

Our Recent Trip to Washington D.C.

The Chamber SWLA has renamed the award -- that recognizes businesses that exhibit inclusion practices in day-t0-day operations – after a former board member.

The Chamber SWLA has announced that Velika Hurst-Trahan has been appointed Vice Chair of the agency’s Business Development and Inclusion Task Force.

The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance has hired Jonathan Dean, CLED, PCED, as its Vice President of Economic Development.

Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez was awarded this year’s LegisGator of the Year for his outstanding work in the Louisiana House and Senate over the years.