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March 2024

SCULPTING BEAUTY Achieve a Natural Look with Injectables

Hannah Grogan, FNP and Aesthetic Injector is gearing up to unveil her latest venture, The Sculptry, a revolutionary medical spa set to redefine beauty standards focusing on injectable neurotoxins, dermal fillers, biostimulators, threads, and cutting-edge laser and skincare technologies. The Sculptry marks a return to her passion for helping others […]

March 2024

Dress For the Fest Glitter, Sequins and Boho Details

by Kerri Cooke In SWLA, nothing beats a good festival. And for women, what to wear to a festival is often just as important as attending the event itself. The one rule you need to follow when dressing for a festival is to have fun. Feel free to try something […]

March 2024

The Arts Come Alive in Springtime

compiled by Angie Kay Dilmore Hold onto your cultural calendar because arts events are springing up all over the city! Here’s a round-up of exciting opportunities, from stages to museums. Lake Area Ballet Theatre (LABT) presents Alice in Wonderland, a full-length, family-friendly ballet that brings the wonderful world […]

March 2024

Chennault To Launch Even More Job-Creating Capacity

News last month of a $2.5 million federal grant is the latest example of how economic powerhouse Chennault International Airport is steamrolling into 2024. A center for economic diversity in SWLA, Chennault is a nationally recognized center of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul — everything from painting to high-end interior […]

March 2024

On the Radar for LAIA

Economic Benefits, Quality of Life, LNG, and Carbon Capture by Christine Fisher Local industries continue to experience tremendous growth as they produce ingredients for products used in everyday activities. As the umbrella organization designed to communicate between member industries and the community and government entities, Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA) […]

March 2024

Cool Jobs – Cameron Fultz A Backstage View of Festival Planning

by Katelynn Mouton From celebrating various industries to honoring the simple joy of living in Sportsman’s Paradise, nearly every weekend presents the opportunity to taste from every pot and dance the night away at a fair or festival. Before the first note is played or pot stirred, months of planning […]

March 2024

First Person with Dr. Dan Groft: Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Drew CBEA

Dan Groft, PhD was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. His father, in sales, moved the family around a bit, but Groft primarily grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio. But it was those family ties that prompted him to return to Louisiana and get his doctorate degree at LSU. He was hired by […]

March 2024

Business Pitch 2024

If you have an idea and are ready to put pen to paper, now is the time to enter the 2024 Business Pitch Contest which will be held May 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at The SEED Center. This event is hosted by the Business Incubator of Southwest Louisiana. The […]

March 2024

SWLA/SETX Spring Festival Planner

With over 400 festivals taking place each year, Louisiana is known as the Festival Capital of America, and Southwest Louisiana does its part in contributing to that designation. In the season of spring alone, you’ll find at least a dozen reasons to celebrate everything that makes our region so special […]