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2025 LegisGator Luncheon Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Leaders and Lawmakers in SWLA
The Chamber SWLA and Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance hosted the 20th Annual LegisGator Luncheon on Friday, August 15, at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles. LegisGator is the largest event of its kind in Louisiana, uniting state and federal leaders, business executives, and community stakeholders to discuss policy priorities and recognize legislative champions. Scott Walker, President & CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, welcomed the over 900
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Southwest Louisiana Startup Launches Groundbreaking Repellent
Exciting News! Southwest Louisiana has a new export! HUNT Tech, LLC announced its innovative insect repellent is now available to consumers. HUNT Refined Repellent is scent and DEET-free and available through the company’s website, https://huntrepellent.com, and a growing list of retail locations. What began as a mission to help hunters stay protected without scent has evolved into a breakthrough formula that is EPA-approved and among the longest-lasting options currently available. The HUNT Refined
Thank You, Entergy, for Keeping SWLA on the Move!
Pictured from left: Jim Bourgeois, Entergy New Business Development; Michelle McInnis, Senior Vice President, Chamber SWLA Alliance; Scott Walker, Chamber SWLA Alliance President & CEO; Zach Hager, Entergy’s Economic Development Project Manager, Southwest and Acadiana Regions. As part of Entergy’s ongoing support of Economic Development in our region, the company recently invested $123,000 for the SWLA on the Move Campaign. Their investment was from an economic development grant which will help
