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Join the Westbank Business and Industry Association for a luncheon focused on how to leverage the state's new economic development strategy.
This is a can't-miss opportunity for business leaders in Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes to get a direct look at Louisiana's updated approach to economic growth. Our special guest, Ileana Ledet, Chief Economic Competitiveness Officer at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), will provide insights on the "Positioning Louisiana to Win" strategy and how it is designed to help your business and our region thrive.
About our Speaker:
Ileana Ledet serves as the Chief Economic Competitiveness Officer at Louisiana Economic Development, where she leads efforts to enhance the state’s competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth for generations to come. She has significant experience in economic development, public policy, and public affairs at the state and federal levels.
Prior to joining LED, Ileana worked on Entergy Louisiana’s Economic Development team. Ledet previously served as the Louisiana Representative with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Prior to that, she was the Senior Vice President of Policy at Greater New Orleans, Inc. Ileana also served in Public Affairs roles at the Louisiana Departments of Insurance and Education.
Ileana is fluent in Spanish and graduated from The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Doors open at 11:30 am
Lunch & Program, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Reservations must be paid prior to event
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