The United Shipbuilding Alliance is proof that American industry can and will deliver faster, better, and more cost-effectively, by aligning commercial innovation with national security priorities. Together with our partners at Edison Chouest Offshore, we’re leveraging our combined experience, infrastructure, and skilled American workforce to give the United States the tools it needs to lead in the Arctic,” said Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards.

“Our region has long been a hub for aviation activity, and this program represents our commitment to meeting the workforce needs of local industry while providing meaningful career pathways for our students,” said Dr. Kristine Strickland, Chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College. “We’re excited to take this next step in developing a program that supports the local workforce and economy.”

Last week, community members and state leaders came together to celebrate the grand opening of the new PHI Aviation Houma Heliport.

"I am deeply honored and incredibly proud of the Terrebonne General healthcare team for earning this prestigious national recognition, a true testament to the unwavering commitment we have to the safety, quality, and excellence in the care we provide to our patients every day," said Phyllis Peoples, President and CEO of Terrebonne General.

Mr. Jimmie Martin, who will serve as an at-large commissioner, has 64+ years of experience as a business owner and operator in both the commercial fishing and oil and gas industries.

With Louisiana’s agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics sectors continuing to evolve through technology and innovation, the new facility is designed to provide students with hands-on training in the latest tools, systems, and processes used in modern industry.

Through this collaboration, the Mary Bird Perkins radiation oncology treatment team will have broader access to Elekta’s emerging and breakthrough radiation therapy technologies, benefiting patients throughout the organization’s extensive network across Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.

More than two dozen Lafourche and Terrebonne nonprofits are participating in GiveNOLA Day, a regional giving campaign that supports vital local work and raises crucial funds for lasting impact. Give now through Tuesday, May 6!

“This opportunity is a beautiful combination of my two biggest passions: environmental education and telling the story of our treasured home,” Boudreaux said. “I am honored to join the incredible BTNEP staff, and I am excited to get started!”

To Date, SCPDC has funded over 450 loans depleting earlier allocations but applications have exceeded funding. The department has been working diligently for months seeking additional funding to cover the existing eligible applications on file.