Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss and vote on the FYE 12/31/25 budget amendment, FYE 12/31/26 budget resolution, and an audit engagement. The board will also consider renewals of several agreements with local organizations and adopt a new strategic plan.

• Vote on FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution
• Vote on FYE 12/31/26 Budget Resolution
• Consider and vote on engaging Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for FYE 12/31/25 audit and SAPs audit
• Renewal of Agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA)
• Adoption of 2026-2029 LEDA Strategic Plan

The Board approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and budget resolutions for FYE 12/31/25 and 12/31/26. The board also renewed multiple agreements with community partners and authorized a marketing engagement proposal.

• Approved 2026-2029 LEDA Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FYE 12/31/26 Budget Amendment Resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized engagement proposal with BBR Creative Marketing Partners (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for FYE 12/31/25 audit (unanimous)
• Renewed agreements with Acadiana Center for the Arts, LCDF, MKR Development, One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine, Inc., and The Picard Group (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with Group C Media, Inc. and Festival International de Louisiane (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Adoption Agreement (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on cooperative endeavor agreements with MMR Group, Inc., DMR Technologies, Inc., and Drone Institute, LLC. The board will also vote on authorizing the President and CEO to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Lafayette Housing Authority contingent on a HUD Jobs Plus Grant, and on a memorandum of understanding with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. The meeting includes approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes and a finance report.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR Technologies, Inc.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Lafayette Housing Authority (contingent on HUD Jobs Plus Grant)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Acadiana Center for the Arts

The Board of Commissioners approved three Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and two Memoranda of Understanding. The board also approved the September 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved September 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Lafayette Housing Authority contingent upon HUD Jobs Plus Grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Acadiana Center for the Arts (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several agreements, including a lease with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc., a 2026 job fair partnership with the Cajundome Commission, and contracts with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, and Lafayette Economic Development Foundation. The board will also approve audited financial statements for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and July/August 2025 finance reports.

• Lease Agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc.
• Agreement with The Cajundome Commission for 2026 Job Fair
• Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (LPTFA)
• Agreement with Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU)
• Approval of Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2024

The Board of Commissioners approved the FYE 12/31/2024 audited financial statements and the July and August 2025 finance reports. The board also approved several agreements with local organizations and a lease agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc.

• Approved July 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July and August 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with The Cajundome Commission for 2026 Job Fair (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Downtown Lafayette Unlimited and Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, Inc.

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the Nominating Committee Report. The Board will also conduct a discussion regarding strategic planning.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Executive Committee slate: Chad Hanks (Chair), Wayne Phillips (Vice-Chair), Mark Dore’ (Secretary/Treasurer), Kristi Anderson (Member at Large), and Blake David (Immediate Past Chair)
• Strategic Planning Discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved the slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee. The board also held a discussion regarding strategic planning for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.

• Approved 2025-2026 Executive Committee slate: Chad Hanks (Chair), Wayne Phillips (Vice-Chair), Mark Dore’ (Secretary/Treasurer), Kristi Anderson (Member at Large), and Blake David (Immediate Past Chair) (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on July 28, 2025, to consider and vote on LEDA's millage, an amendment to an agreement with Neighborhood Evolution, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the University of Louisiana's LEED Center. The board will also approve the June 2025 finance report and the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Consideration and vote on LEDA's millage
• Consideration and vote on an amendment to the agreement with Neighborhood Evolution
• Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the University of Louisiana's Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (LEED) Center
• Approval of the June 2025 Finance Report
• Approval of the June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

The Board approved the 2025 millage rate and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the University of Louisiana’s LEED. An amendment to the Neighborhood Evolution agreement was also approved. The board accepted the June 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Set 2025 millage rate at 1.80 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to the Agreement with Neighborhood Evolution (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of Louisiana’s LEED (7-0)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) board will consider and vote on several cooperative endeavor agreements and contracts, including partnerships with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, The Reinvestment Fund, and Louisiana Economic Development. The board will also vote on renewing agreements with Jack & Associates, the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority, and ResearchFDI, as well as a resolution authorizing Mandi Mitchell to serve on the IEDC board. Additionally, the board will consider changing the monthly meeting time to 4:00 PM.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury and State of Louisiana
• Agreement with The Reinvestment Fund to perform a Market Value Analysis
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for Louisiana Tech Transfer Office partnership
• Renewal of the Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA)
• Resolution authorizing Mandi Mitchell to serve on the IEDC Board

The Board approved several Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with state agencies and private firms. It also renewed existing service contracts and authorized a board appointment for the International Economic Development Council.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing President/CEO and/or CAO to receive funds from State Treasurer’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with The Reinvestment Fund for Market Value Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Agreement with Jack & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for LTTO partnership with LEDA and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for Innovation partnership with LEDA and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Business Facilities LiveXchange (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Board will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 211 E. Devalcourt St. Key actions include voting on a cooperative endeavor agreement for a homestead exemption audit mapping system, agreements with LFT Fiber and Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority, and discussing the board meeting time. The board will also hear a presentation from the Director of Business Retention & Expansion.

• Vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lafayette Parish taxing bodies for a Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System
• Vote on an agreement with LFT Fiber
• Vote on an agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (LPTFA)
• Discussion on changing the LEDA Board meeting time
• Presentation by Mark Mouton, Director of Business Retention & Expansion

The Board approved several operational agreements and a resolution regarding a Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System. The board also approved the April 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with LFT Fiber (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Authority (LPTFA) (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and vote on several business agreements. The board is also considering authorization to submit a financial compliance questionnaire regarding GAAP standards.

• Proposal from Manecke Construction, LLC
• Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Tech Council)
• Agreement with Hickey Global Economic Development Consulting LLC
• Agreement with Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
• Vote on GAAP financial records compliance questionnaire

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and finance reports, and vote on four proposed agreements: an engagement with BBR Creative, an agreement with TFS Results (Mark Perna), an agreement with STEM Global Action, and an agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South). The meeting will also include reports from the President/CEO and Board Chair.

• Consideration and vote on an Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative
• Consideration and vote on an Agreement with TFS Results (Mark Perna)
• Consideration and vote on an Agreement with STEM Global Action
• Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South)
• Approval of the February 2025 Finance Report

The Board of Commissioners approved the January 27 meeting minutes and the February 2025 Finance Report. The Board also approved an engagement proposal with BBR Creative and agreements with TFS Results, STEM Global Action, and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South).

• Approved January 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with TFS Results (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with STEM Global Action (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South) (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will consider and vote on renewing agreements with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine, The Picard Group, and Festival International de Louisiane. The board will also vote on an HVAC maintenance contract with Broussard and Smith Services, a change request with Trahan Construction, an addendum to a fiscal agency agreement with Home Bank, and a service agreement for the Skill Up Program. Additionally, the board will hear the 2025 Program of Work and a presentation from CSRS.

• Renewal of Agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Renewal of Agreement with One Acadiana
• Renewal of Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
• Renewal of Agreement with Festival International de Louisiane
• Change Request #1 with Trahan Construction, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved the December 2024 Finance Report and several agreement renewals for local organizations. They also authorized a maintenance contract, a construction change order, and a service agreement for the Skill Up Program.

• Approved December 2, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with Acadiana Center for the Arts (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with One Acadiana (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with The Picard Group (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with Festival International de Louisiane (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC (unanimous)