| CPRA and CTAC to Host Coastal Projects Business Matchmaking Event
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) are teaming up to provide companies an opportunity to network as part of Coastal Day 2023. CPRA and CTAC will host a business matchmaking event for companies interested in the coastal and water management sector on the morning of Monday, April 24, 2023, at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge. Click here to read more and sign up for the event.
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| CTAC Coastal Projects and Resources App
Download the app today! Louisiana's Coastal Technical Assistance Center debuts a mobile app aligning businesses with coastal projects...Read more |
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| CTAC's 2022 Annual Report is now Available
Click here to read the report. |
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CTAC Welcomes Bridget Malbrough to the CTAC team
Bridget is a lifelong Louisianaian, Houma native, and graduate of Nicholls State University. Her love of Louisiana brought her to CTAC where she offers a wealth of experience in marketing and sales. Read more here. |
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| LED Launches Online Resource Portal for Louisiana Small Business Owners
The state of Louisiana has launched a new digital platform to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with resources to help them start and grow their businesses. Louisiana Business Hub (LouisianaBizHub.com) brings order to the often chaotic search for information, networking and resources that are the lifeblood of every small business. Click here for additional details.
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| Registration is Open for the State of the Coast Conference 2023
The 2023 State of the Coast Conference will be held from May 31 to June 2, 2023 at the Ernest N. Convention Center in New Orleans. Click here for additional details. |
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CTAC Program Director Completes Year 2 of the Community Development Institute
Economic and community development representatives from across the nation participated in the Texas Community Development Institute (CDI Texas) March 6th-9th. Among those completing Year 2 of the three-year program was Laci Melancon, Program Director for the Coastal Technical Assistance Center. Click here to read more.
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| CPRA Releases Draft of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is tasked with updating the master plan every six years. Now the fourth edition of the plan, the 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan presents a vision for preserving the state’s history, culture, ecosystems and natural resources that are threatened by ongoing land loss and flood risk. Click here to read more.
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April 5, 2023
Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation 10:00 am
Center for Coastal & Deltaic Solutions 1110 River Road S Baton Rouge, LA |
April 6, 2023 CWPPRA Technical Committee Meeting 9:30 am
LA Department of Natural Resources LaSalle Building-LaBelle Room 617 North 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA Hybrid Option Available |
April 11, 2023 APEX Accelerators (Formally PTAC) Navigating the 8(a) Process
12:00 pm Virtual
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April 13, 2023 SBDC: DBE, SBE, & ACDBE Certification 10:00 am
Virtual |
April 19, 2023
CPRA Board Meeting 9:30 am Location TBD |
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April 22, 2023 CRCL Oyster Shell Recycling Event 9:00 am 6207 E. St. Bernard Hwy Violet, LA Registration Required |
April 24, 2023 Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature Multiple Events Throughout the Day Details to Come |
April 24, 2023
CPRA/CTAC Business Networking Event Time TBD Center for River Studies Baton Rouge, LA Registration Required |
April 24, 2023 SBDC: LED Certifications - SEBD, Hudson and Veteran Initiatives 10:00 am
Virtual
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April 27, 2023 SBDC: A Certification to Grow Your Business
10:00 am
Propeller 4035 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA |
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Please visit our website at www.louisianactac.org or download the CTAC app to access coastal projects. Our website and app are updated multiple times each week. You can also set your app to notify you when new projects are posted.
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WORKFORCE INITIATIVES:
We are doing a Workforce Survey to determine how we can help with workforce needs within the coastal and water management space. Please consider taking a few minutes to complete the survey. All are welcome to participate. CTAC Workforce Survey
| CTAC TRAINING AND INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS:
We are working on putting together some training and informational videos. Tell us what you would like to know more about. Suggestions can be made by emailing us at laci@louisianactac.org. |
CTAC CLIENT QUARTERLY REPORTING FORM:
We will be asking all CTAC Clients to complete a Quarterly Reporting Form on coastal projects awarded. We will send out an email to clients outlining the details soon. |
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