NEDA Q1 - Strategic Priorities: Site Readiness & Industry Development

Join the Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance (NEDA) for our first Quarter Breakfast Club of 2026, featuring a panel of experts from CSRS, a Westwood Company. 

CSRS, a Westwood company, partners with communities to plan, design, fund, and implement sustainable projects. They also help strengthen resilience following disaster and navigate complex political and regulatory environments. As trusted advisors and facilitators, their team works to build stronger, smarter communities positioned for long-term growth.

Featured Speakers:

• Mark Goodson, Principal, Planning and Resilience Practice Lead

• Elliot Boudreaux, Project Manager

• Taylor Gravois, Principal & Economic Development Practice Lead

Together, they will provide timely insights on:

• Certified Sites and Louisiana FastStart/FASTLANE/Fast Site initiatives

• Anticipated economic development policy trends heading into the 2026 Legislative Session

• NEDA’s identified targeted industries and how strategic site readiness supports recruitment efforts

• The intersection of resilience, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness

This session will equip business leaders, elected officials, and economic stakeholders with a deeper understanding of how state initiatives, local strategy, and industry targeting align to drive investment and opportunity in Natchitoches Parish.