No. 1 Partnerships with Educational Institutions
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, 2023
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Program
No. 1 Innovation Programs and Initiatives
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, 2023
Entertainment Development Fund
No. 1 Special Purpose Website
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, 2023
LouisianaEntertainment.com
No. 1 Tech Talent Pipeline
Business Facilities, 2023
Higher ed training partnerships with technology companies recognized as the nation's best.
No. 2 Digital Media Program
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, 2023
LED FastStart Virtual Reality Workforce Training Program
No. 1 Workforce Training
Business Facilities, 2022
LED FastStart Talent Attraction program was ranked #1 for a record 13th straight year.
Best Entrepreneurship Programs in the U.S.
Edward Lowe Foundation Founders Award, 2022
No. 1 Economic Development Results in the South
Southern Business & Development, 2020
No. 1 Small Business Services
IEDC Gold Award in Entrepreneurship, 2019
No. 1 Small Market of the Year
Southern Business & Development, 2020
Lake Charles, a record 10 straight years.