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This week, the H2theFuture Coalition attended the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. - the premier gathering for the global hydrogen community in the Americas. The team was invited to the White House to meet federal partners from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and National Science Foundation (NSF). All were ecstatic with our progress in growing Louisiana's clean energy economy. #LouisianaFutureEnergy

Big news in #JeffParish today! 🎉 This announcement represents a significant retention win for our community. It's a great example of state, regional, and local partners working together to offer the best possible solutions to retain companies in the region. JEDCO is so proud to support RNGD's substantial expansion plans from right here in JP! PRESS RELEASE: https://bit.ly/3XmVKiC

ADVANO, the homegrown battery tech company, is about to start production at its industrial pilot plant in the New Orleans Regional Business Park in New Orleans East! They aim to offer cost-effective materials for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage systems using readily available equipment, under the guidance of its experienced executive leadership. Startup NOLA Read More: https://bit.ly/3yRQrgD

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company and the University of Holy Cross have partnered to enhance the professional skills of bank employees through a customized curriculum, with 17 employees recently celebrating the completion of their first course in "Money and Banking." This flexible learning program, which includes online materials and interactive Zoom sessions, culminates in a Certificate of Specialization in banking fundamentals, communication, and ethics. #GNOu #HigherEd #Workforce Read More: https://bit.ly/3xk3Lde

The “Positioning Louisiana to Win” bill – a game changer for economic development – has officially been signed into law by Gov. Landry. SB 494 transforms the state’s approach to economic development and positions Louisiana Economic Development to revitalize business investment and job creation in Southeast Louisiana and all across the state. #PositioningLouisianatoWin Learn more about the bill and meet LED's new leadership team: https://bit.ly/4bWWQG1

Last week we hosted our annual Louisiana International Trade Conference at The Windsor Court. There were insightful discussions with industry leaders on topics ranging from global commerce on the Mississippi River to workforce development and Louisiana's role in international trade. Attendees enjoyed networking opportunities during breakfast and lunch, plus keynotes from the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Timmy Davis, and Secretary Susan Bourgeois of Louisiana Economic Development. #GlobalTrade #LouisianaCommerce

Tulane University joins a new $82 million National Institutes of Health initiative to address chronic disease disparities in the south, collaborating with 11 academic health centers and universities across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The partnership aims to leverage research expertise to improve health outcomes and develop a diverse workforce in translational research, focusing on precision medicine, genomics, data science, clinical trials, and community engagement.

StayLocal has launched B.Alert, a disaster response communication system for New Orleans business owners, to aid recovery after hurricanes by providing essential information and resources. The system, which allows two-way text communication, addresses the unique needs of small businesses during hurricane recovery.

Yesterday, GNO, Inc. President and CEO Michael Hecht was formally introduced as Governor Landry’s Coordinator for Super Bowl LIX at a press conference attended by Mayor Latoya Cantrell, Governor Jeff Landry, Gayle Benson, NFL officials, and other state, city, and business partners. During his presentation, Hecht outlined the major infrastructure improvements he will focus on and explained how these enhancements will benefit residents for years to come. Together, the dozens of organizations who are coordinated under this effort are excited to showcase New Orleans as a premier location to live and do business. Read More: https://bit.ly/4c7sEHM

Join us for the next Startup NOLA Now on June 4th at NOLAvate Black! There will be a fireside chat to understand the barriers in our workforce and the challenges around building a sustainable pipeline. #NOLAEntrepreneurship #Workforce Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gfbgBSYr