See us at Paris Air Show 2025 : E194
Louisiana Economic Development Investment Resources
Louisiana has a variety of investment resources to help companies gain a competitive advantage.
Products & Services
Louisiana Aviation and Aerospace
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana offers competitive advantages that help aerospace businesses thrive. With NASA, we are developing a 'Louisiana Space Campus' to support prime R&D and corporate facilities for the aerospace and engineering companies that are building the rockets and crew capsules for the next missions to the moon and Mars.
Louisiana Aerospace Industry
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana's established advanced manufacturing sector provides unparalleled advantages for aerospace operations. Nationally recognized for its manufacturing talent, the state is making additional strategic investments in higher education programs to enhance skills and expertise. The state offers unparalleled infrastructure and logistics, an abundance of sites and expedited permitting.
People
Chelsea Dufrene
Louisiana Economic Development
Executive Director, LED FastStart
Mark Lorando
Louisiana Economic Development
PR & COMMUNICATIONS
Marlene Janetos
Louisiana Economic Development
Director of Engagement
Paige Carter
Louisiana Economic Development
Chief Business Development Officer
Rachel Shields
Louisiana Economic Development
Chief Engagement Officer
Robert Abboud
Louisiana Economic Development
Director of Business Development
Shawn Welcome
Louisiana Economic Development
Director of Business Development
Susan Bourgeois
Louisiana Economic Development
Secretary
Description
Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart program has been recognized as the America’s top workforce development program for 13 consecutive years.
LED FastStart plays a critical role in supplying in-state talent through the development of customized classes for specialized training, such as Haas 5-Axis CNC machining centers and training curriculum at eleven Louisiana Community and Technical College (LCTC) System campuses. Aviation Maintenance Technology Programs offered at various campuses provide the foundation for a pathway to certification as an airframe, powerplant or airframe and powerplant maintenance technician.
LED FastStart plays a critical role in supplying in-state talent through the development of customized classes for specialized training, such as Haas 5-Axis CNC machining centers and training curriculum at eleven Louisiana Community and Technical College (LCTC) System campuses. Aviation Maintenance Technology Programs offered at various campuses provide the foundation for a pathway to certification as an airframe, powerplant or airframe and powerplant maintenance technician.
