Susan Bourgeois from Louisiana Department of Economic Development joins the show to discuss the strategic planning for economic development in Louisiana, emphasizing the importance of local input and regional differentiation. She offers a plan that will originate from the eight defined economic regions, ensuring that strategies are tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each area. This bottom-up approach is designed to foster local-driven development, contrasting with a top-down method that would impose strategies from the state capital. The text also highlights the role of private sector leaders in driving this effort, with a preference for minimal state government interference to facilitate business success. Additionally, the conversation touches on the potential impact of these changes on the role and title of Susan, questioning if her position will be altered by the new strategic approach. The conversation underscores a commitment to regional autonomy and private sector leadership in economic planning, reflecting a shift towards more localized and business-led development strategies in Louisiana.
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