About NELEA
Our Leadership
Kenny Solley — Regional Manager, Entergy’s North La. Region
Education
El Dorado High School, El Dorado, Arkansas
B.S.-1972, Chemical Engineering, La. Tech University
Employment
Began working for LP&L in 1972 in N.O.in various mgt.positions until 2004 when named Regional Manager, Entergy’s North La. Region.
Community Service
Board Member: American Red Cross- N.E. La. Chapter
Past Chairman: West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber
Board Member: Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman: Glenwood Regional Medical Center
Board Member: West Ouachita Ind. Park Advisory Brd.
Outstanding Young Men in America
Cambridge Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals
Board Member: Ouachita Economic Development Corp.
Board Member: La. Delta Community College Foundation
CABL- North La. Advisory Board
Misc. Clubs & Organizations
Ducks Unlimited
Delta Waterfowl
La. Tech Alumni Assoc.
Kappa Sigma Alumni Assoc.
Personal
Married to Becky and has 3 children.
Hobbies
Duck hunting, all kinds of fishing, golf, etc.
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Who we are
Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance is a private, not-for-profit corporation utilizing local, state, federal and private resources and programs to enhance the available economic elements present in our region to promote and grow the regional resources leading to a vibrant economy.
What we do
We provide technical assistance, loan programs, technical communication, education, community enhancement, marketing and business retention to enhance our economy. We preside as the Coordinating Responsible Authority for the Northern and Central Renewal Communities representing the poorest areas of Louisiana.
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Case studies
NELEA was deeply involved in bringing the Conagra Foods plant to the Delhi, LA community.
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Media center
NELEA recently produced a video detailing the economic opportunities still available in Louisiana during the current economic conditions.
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Useful Links
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Renewal Louisiana
Renewal Community information, facts, Q&A's, form links and much more about the Renewal Community Inititive in Louisiana.
Louisiana Community Progress
This site is a source for information about Northeast Louisiana and economic opportunities in the region.
