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Louisiana Growth Leaders

Louisiana Growth Leaders is an annual honor bestowed upon a select group of LED Growth Network companies. A diverse panel of judges, comprised of economic development professionals, evaluates applications based upon a select criteria determined by LED. About much more than just growth, the selection panel takes into consideration leadership, culture and community contributions, among other factors. The applicant pool is thoroughly vetted by the selection panel, and those selected each year will receive the honor of being recognized as Louisiana Growth Leaders at the annual Spotlight Louisiana reception.

Benefits of Recognition

Benefits to being honored as a Louisiana Growth Leader include:

  • Special recognition during the awards portion of LED’s annual Spotlight Louisiana event
  • Recognition in annual LED press release highlighting Louisiana Growth Leaders
  • Networking opportunities
  • Placement on portion(s) of LED’s website
  • Access to a marketing kit to facilitate promotion of the Louisiana Growth Leader award
  • Opportunity to be featured in various LED marketing materials and publications

Eligibility

Only LED Growth Network companies – graduates of LED’s CEO Roundtables and/or System for Integrated Growth  – are eligible to apply.

To learn more about the aforementioned programs, the LED Growth Network, or Louisiana Growth Leaders, please contact Christopher Cassagne, Assistant Director of Small Business Services at Christopher.Cassagne@La.Gov or 225.342.5882.

Growth Leaders

Meet the 2024 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The new Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on April 11, 2024 at LED’s seventh annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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Meet the 2023 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on April 20, 2023 at LED’s sixth annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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Meet the 2022 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on April 21, 2022 at LED’s fifth annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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Meet the 2021 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on April 29, 2021 at LED’s fourth annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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Meet the 2020 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on September 17, 2020 at LED’s third annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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Meet the 2019 Louisiana Growth Leaders

The inaugural Louisiana Growth Leaders class was announced on March 14, 2019 at LED’s annual Spotlight Louisiana event.

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