About NELEA
Our Mission
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. We provide technical assistance, loan programs, communication, education, community enhancement, marketing and business retention tools to enhance our economy. We preside as the Coordinating Responsible Authority for the Northern and Central Renewal Communities. By partnering with agencies, educational resources, local economic development, and our members, we will carry out the elements of economic development and initiatives for the betterment of our region and the creation of jobs. Our mission coincides with the mission and vision of the State of Louisiana and Louisiana Economic Development, a division of Louisiana State Government. Through these efforts, our core mission is to lift our 11 Parish Region from decades of poverty and unacceptable unemployment numbers.
Our Vision
Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance, one the eight state economic development organizations, is the primary economic development organization working regionally in Northeast Louisiana to link communities to opportunities and unemployed to jobs, provide tools of education for the underserved and job readiness through training, and to maximize resources and other opportunities within the communities and state for the benefit and development of a strong regional rural economy.
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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
Explore related websites that assist in providing information associated with the economic development efforts and progress in Northeast Louisiana.
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.
