Stephen Loy leaves Nexus to join LSU-led FUEL
Nexus Louisiana’s Executive Director Stephen Loy is leaving to accept a position with LSU-led FUEL. Loy, who has been with Nexus for over two decades, will be...
LED opens applications for its Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative
Applications have opened for the 2024 Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative, a Louisiana Economic Development program targeting accelerated business growth for minority- and women-owned second-stage...
Shaw Group appoints Dan Simpson as new CEO
The Shaw Group recently announced that Dan Simpson has been named its new chief executive officer. Mike Childers, former president & CEO, has been...
Bernhard announces CEO transition as Rob Guthrie steps into leadership role
Bernhard, a leading Energy Infrastructure firm, recently announced Rob Guthrie's transition to the role of chief executive officer. Ed Tinsley, who has successfully led...
LAIA, SWLA Women in Industry launch scholarship program for women
The Lake Area Industry Alliance and Southwest Louisiana Women in Industry are partnering to give scholarships to young women interested in STEM fields, reports...
ABC awards Lane Grigsby for 50-plus years of merit shop advocacy
Lane Grigsby, chair emeritus of Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries, was recently awarded ABC’s inaugural Legacy Medallion for Advocacy for his contributions to the merit...
Port NOLA appoints Wendel as acting president, CEO
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans formally confirmed Ronald J. Wendel Jr as acting president and CEO of Port NOLA...
How STEM Day inspired Regina Davis’ rise
Regina Davis was introduced to the world of engineering during a scheduled STEM Day at her middle school. It ignited a spark in her...
Christian resigns as Port NOLA CEO
The Port of New Orleans is looking for a new leader after its long-serving chief executive resigned unexpectedly last week, reports NOLA.com.
Brandy Christian, who...
Shell’s Dotson pays it forward, helping others make their journey
While growing up in Metairie, Melissa Dotson thought she was destined for a career in medicine. Her mother even sent her to Latin camp...
