Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
West Monroe Convention Center | West Monroe, LA
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Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic DevelopmentWednesday, April 30 | Free to Attend; Sponsored by Marion State Bank
Aligned with Love the Boot Week
What makes a community attractive to new businesses, skilled workers, and investment?
Today, economic growth depends on more than infrastructure and incentives. Increasingly, how a place looks, feels, and functions plays a major role in business recruitment, workforce attraction, and investor confidence. Walkability, vibrant public spaces, and even litter prevention all send powerful signals about whether a community is thriving, cared for, and ready for opportunity.
Join us for a free Community Breakfast exploring how “quality of place” directly connects to business success and long-term economic development.
This engaging panel discussion will feature:
Lisa Johnson, President & CEO, Bossier Chamber of Commerce
Ray Scriber, Director of Louisiana Main Street, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
Together, they bring regional and statewide perspectives on how placemaking, downtown reinvestment, and community appearance influence business growth and private investment decisions.
The conversation will highlight:
Why “quality of place” has become a top driver in business and workforce attraction
How reinvesting in walkable areas and public spaces changes customer activity and private investment
What successful communities are doing differently to create environments where businesses want to grow
Why litter isn’t just cosmetic — it’s a visible signal of a community’s investment readiness
Practical ways businesses can help shape a stronger, more attractive community
Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or simply care about the future of our region, this breakfast will offer a fresh perspective on how the spaces around us influence opportunity, growth, and success.
FREE to attend. Space may be limited. RSVP REQUESTED.
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Where is it happening?
West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave,West Monroe, Louisiana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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