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Liskow & Lewis is proud to announce it has been selected by longtime client Chevron Corporation as one of two recipients of Chevron’s Law Function’s 2019 Law Firm Diversity Award. This is the second time the firm has been recognized for its commitment to diversity with this award. Chevron created the award to recognize law firm partners that distinguish themselves by demonstrating a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Liskow is proud to work with Chevron, a company that values diversity as much as the firm.

LAFAYETTE, La., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG), a national provider of in-home healthcare services, and South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) recently unveiled a new home health lab for college nursing students in training. The lab, located on SLCC's campus in Lafayette, recreates a residential bedroom, living room, and bathroom area where nursing students can practice skills in a home health environment.

One Acadiana kicked off a five-year campaign Wednesday aimed at bringing new businesses and expanding opportunities across the region.

The organization launched “Impact – The Campaign for One Acadiana” during a gathering at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park. The effort is its second five-year, $15 million campaign to make the region a sought-aftrer location for emerging businesses and employees.

1A seeks a new level of success with IMPACT: The Campaign for One Acadiana

ne Acadiana (1A) is gathering to celebrate the kickoff of its second five-year, $15 million IMPACT Campaign.

The campaign is designed to sharpen the region's ability to capture new and expanding business opportunities and position Acadiana as one of the most sought-after places in the South for emerging businesses and professional talent.

In an article featuring chemicals, energy and other projects in Louisiana, Site Selection Magazine has spotlighted two Acadiana projects, sighting that Louisiana is "on a roll."

"In early June, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lacassine Operating Company CEO Van Eversull announced the company will invest $12.5 million to construct a catalyst blending plant that will create 40 new jobs in Lacassine, in Jefferson Davis Parish in southwest Louisiana," the article says of the first Acadiana-based project. 

A group of developers wants to use a federal tax break program to bring private investment into one of Lafayette’s poorest areas.

Pride Opportunity Developers Group is outlining its plan to use opportunity zones to spur development in North Lafayette and to show investors the potential it sees for the area.

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