A summit to discuss Louisiana's economic outlook -- hosted by The Times-Picayune, The Advocate and The Acadiana Advocate -- will be broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Friday and feature a panel of guests representing key sectors of the state's economy.
Sponsored by Hancock Whitney, AARP Louisiana, Acadian Ambulance and LCMC Health, the summit will allow panelists to give a rundown of any shortcomings and obstacles and emerging bright spots in the state's economy.
The experts you will hear from include...
-- Greg Bowser, president of the Louisiana Chemical Association, which represents more than 60 chemical manufacturing companies across Louisiana
-- David Dismukes, executive director and a professor at the LSU Center for Energy Studies
-- Don Pierson, the state's secretary of Louisiana Economic Development
-- Melvin Rodrigue, chair of the National Restaurant Association and also president/CEO of Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans.
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