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Louisiana Seafood Supply Chain and Economic Development: Discussion and Announcement

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:30pm

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Meridian Institute are hosting a discussion on how economic development and innovation can be used to influence the future of seafood related businesses along Louisiana's coastline. The morning will be conclude with a special announcement from Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Nungesser and a moderated discussion on the seafood industry (working lunch). Space is limited. Registration required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-seafood-supply-chain-economic-development-discussion-announcement-tickets-60538997772.

Agenda:
9:00 - Introduction - Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, UL Lafayette Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development
9:10 - Community Resilience & Role of Economic Development – Michael Lesnick, Co-Founder and Senior Partner of The Meridian Institute
9:30 - Innovations & SeaGrant involvement in the Seafood Industry – Dr. Robert Twilley, Executive Director, Louisiana Sea Grant College Program
9:45 - USDA Rural Business Development – Dr. Carrie Castille, State Director of USDA
10:00 - Overview of the USDA RBDG Coastal Acadiana Project – Geoffrey Stewart, Moody Company/BORSF Endowed Chair in Regional Business Development, UL LafayetteBreak
10:20 - Break
10:35 - Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board – Kristen Baumer, Chairman
10:50 - Introduction of Lt. Governor – Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, President of UL Lafayette
11:00 - Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser – Current state of the seafood industry and announcement of the funded research project
11:40 Wrap-up/Q&A - Geoff Stewart
Noon - Break for Lunch
12:20 - 1:30 Working Lunch with moderated discussion

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