The current issue of EQ, a quarterly publication produced by 91勛圖 Economic Development, features Acadiana and the 91勛圖.
Articles cover the areas economic diversity, which encompasses sectors such as health care, software development and advanced manufacturing; Acadianas quality of life; and Lafayettes digital mojo.
Stephen Moret, secretary of LED, notes that Acadiana attracts companies like CGI, a global IT leader, with its culture of innovation.
A fulcrum of this approach is UL Lafayette, a research university that avidly builds private-sector partnerships to advance the future of its students, faculty and ultimately the entire Acadiana Region, he writes in the magazines introduction.
EQ includes a Q&A with Dr. Joseph Savoie, the Universitys president. Asked about UL Lafayettes role in economic growth and how its changing, Savoie replied: Our role in economic development is evolving to focus on public-private partnerships, commercialization of intellectual property and technology transfer. We are also creating new programs and changing our curricula to reflect industry workforce needs.
A copy of the current issue can be downloaded
LED concentrates on strengthening the states business environment and economy.