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BOSSIER CITY, LA — Paige Gisclair, Program Director of the Coastal Technical Assistance Center has recently completed Session I of the inaugural Community Development Institute (CDI) Louisiana on February 20-23 in Bossier City.
Community Development Institute (CDI) was established in 1987 to train community leaders and economic development professionals in Arkansas and surrounding states. Participants move through the program curriculum in cohorts, and are exposed to a comprehensive, applied approach to the field of community and economic development. The Louisiana program is NEW in 2024 and an official satellite site of CDI Central in Conway, Ark.
This institute builds the capacity of individuals and communities to positively impact economic and social development. This is achieved by expanding individual’s ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders, and bringing together groups of people to respond to a broad range of economic and quality-of-life issues.
The Louisiana CDI experience is different than other states as we will train for three weeks within one year.
More information about CDI can be found at bossierchamber.com/cdilouisiana.
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About Louisiana’s Coastal Technical Assistance Center
The Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) serves Louisiana businesses seeking opportunities in the Coastal Restoration and Recovery efforts of Louisiana through a partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and the South Louisiana Economic Council. The CTAC team works to assist businesses in obtaining contracts with prime contractors allowing coastal dollars to remain in-state.
