Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA

Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA LEDA works with businesses as they make decisions to start, expand or relocate to Lafayette, Louisiana.

LEDA is the economic development organization for Lafayette Parish, LA.

Last week our team traveled to Lansing, Michigan alongside South Louisiana Community College and a great group of local ...
05/27/2026

Last week our team traveled to Lansing, Michigan alongside South Louisiana Community College and a great group of local education and workforce leaders. And we learned a lot! 🙌

From touring career and technical education programs at Lansing Community College, to visiting high schools with thriving apprenticeship and work-based learning programs, to watching elementary students explore career paths through fun classroom activities — it was two packed days of big ideas and real inspiration.

We're bringing those ideas home to Lafayette. Our goal: stronger career pathways, better connections between classrooms and careers, and a workforce pipeline that works for every student in Acadiana. 💼🎓

Louisiana earned a Top 10 national ranking — No. 8 in the country — in Site Selection Magazine's 2026 Prosperity Cup.Thi...
05/13/2026

Louisiana earned a Top 10 national ranking — No. 8 in the country — in Site Selection Magazine's 2026 Prosperity Cup.

This achievement reflects the leadership and long-term strategic vision that Louisiana Economic Development brings to economic development across Louisiana. From workforce investment to business attraction and retention, LED's efforts are creating real results for communities across the state.

LEDA is honored to be partners in this work and committed to continuing to grow opportunity right here in Acadiana.

Read the full 2026 Prosperity Cup report: https://loom.ly/iyJ2VA8

Yesterday, LEDA hosted the 31st annual LEDA Job Fair—the largest recruitment event in the region. This year’s event had ...
05/13/2026

Yesterday, LEDA hosted the 31st annual LEDA Job Fair—the largest recruitment event in the region. This year’s event had 128 registered employers with over 300 employer recruiters and hiring managers. The event attracted 1,220 job seekers, the largest turnout since 2019.

Did you miss the job fair? View the list of participating employers: https://loom.ly/f0AvnwY

05/12/2026

We’re getting ready for you!

More than 100 of Acadiana's top employers will be under one roof TODAY at the LEDA Job Fair, and they're ready to hire. Whether you're launching your career or leveling up, this is the room you want to be in.

đź“… Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette

The LEDA Job Fair is FREE to job seekers and has been connecting Acadiana's workforce with top employers for 31 years and counting. Come dressed professionally, bring your résumé, and come ready.
Pre-register today at https://loom.ly/yLiBDcA
Full employer list at https://loom.ly/f0AvnwY

05/11/2026

Your next opportunity is waiting — and it starts TOMORROW!

More than 100 of Acadiana's top employers will be under one roof at the LEDA Job Fair, and they're ready to hire. Whether you're launching your career or leveling up, this is the room you want to be in.

đź“… Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette

The LEDA Job Fair is FREE to job seekers and has been connecting Acadiana's workforce with top employers for 31 years and counting. Come dressed professionally, bring your résumé, and come ready.
Pre-register today at https://loom.ly/yLiBDcA
Full employer list at https://loom.ly/f0AvnwY

We're excited to welcome Yancy Legrande as LEDA's new Director of Business Attraction! With a background in state econom...
05/11/2026

We're excited to welcome Yancy Legrande as LEDA's new Director of Business Attraction! With a background in state economic development and local government policy, Yancy is ready to help Lafayette compete for, and win, new business investment. Welcome to the team, Yancy!

LEDA is proudly representing Lafayette and Acadiana at the SelectUSA Investment Summit — America's premier event connect...
05/07/2026

LEDA is proudly representing Lafayette and Acadiana at the SelectUSA Investment Summit — America's premier event connecting global companies with U.S. economic development organizations.

Our team is actively showcasing Lafayette's competitive advantages to international business leaders and investors. From our strategic location and robust infrastructure to our skilled workforce and business-friendly climate, we're highlighting why Lafayette is the ideal destination for foreign direct investment.
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These vital connections made at SelectUSA have the potential to create new jobs, foster innovation, and strengthen our local economy. When global companies choose Lafayette, our entire community benefits!

Stay tuned for updates as we continue building relationships that will shape Lafayette's economic future on the world stage.
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This Economic Development Week LEDA is in Houston at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).Lafayette has always been ...
05/06/2026

This Economic Development Week LEDA is in Houston at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

Lafayette has always been a leader in the energy industry. From the early days of Gulf offshore drilling to today's advanced subsea technology, Acadiana's workers, engineers, and businesses have been at the center of it all.

Now, we're writing the next chapter. At OTC, our team is connecting with innovators working on the technologies that will define the future of energy — and exploring how Lafayette can be the place where those ideas get off the ground. Here's to the developers, innovators, and community builders making Lafayette's future as strong as its past. ⚙️

In honor of Economic Development Week, we're proud to preview the LEDA Job Fair — the largest job recruitment event in A...
05/05/2026

In honor of Economic Development Week, we're proud to preview the LEDA Job Fair — the largest job recruitment event in Acadiana, now in its 31st year!

📅 Tuesday, May 12 | 9 AM – 1 PM 📍 Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette

More 100 of the region's top employers will be on-site and ready to hire. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, there's an opportunity for you.
âś… FREE to attend
âś… Pre-register at https://loom.ly/yLiBDcA
âś… Dress professionally & bring your resume

Check out our comprehensive list of participating employers and direct links to their hiring pages: https://loom.ly/f0AvnwY

Celebrate Lafayette's Economic Growth with LEDA! Economic Development Week is a global initiative led by the Internation...
05/04/2026

Celebrate Lafayette's Economic Growth with LEDA!

Economic Development Week is a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) that spotlights LEDA’s year-round efforts to strengthen Lafayette's economy.

What does economic development look like in action? It's the excitement of welcoming innovative companies like MMR to our community. It's inspiring the next generation of professionals at the Skill Up Networking event. It's advocating for business-friendly policies at the capitol with Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development-LEAD and fostering Lafayette's growing innovation ecosystem at Innovate South.

Every day, our dedicated team works tirelessly to create jobs and drive capital investment across Lafayette Parish and Acadiana.

Join us in celebrating the positive impact of economic development in our community!

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211 E Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, LA
70506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13375931400

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