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Stephen Moret, secretary of LED, notes that Acadiana attracts companies like CGI, a global IT leader, with its culture of innovation.
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EQ includes a Q&A with Dr. Joseph Savoie, the 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 president. Asked about UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 role in economic growth and how it杏吧专区檚 changing, Savoie replied: 杏吧专区淥ur role in economic development is evolving to focus on public-private partnerships, commercialization of intellectual property and technology transfer. We are also creating new programs and changing our curricula to reflect industry workforce needs.杏吧专区
A copy of the current issue can be downloaded
LED concentrates on strengthening the state杏吧专区檚 business environment and economy.