Louisiana Economic Development
Don Pierson, CEcD, currently serves as an Advisory Specialist at Pierson Delamain & Associates since January 2024. Pierson has held the position of Secretary for Louisiana Economic Development since January 2016, after being appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards, where responsibilities include overseeing domestic and international economic development programs as well as job retention and creation initiatives for the state. Previously, Pierson was the Senior Director of Business Development at Louisiana Economic Development, starting in 2005 under Governor Kathleen Blanco. From April 1988 to December 2004, Pierson served as the Executive Director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation, managing the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and training at the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
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Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED helps companies find the resources they need to be successful in Louisiana. Our mission is to position Louisiana for greater economic success and we are aggressively pursuing eight integrated economic development strategies: • Increase state economic competitiveness • Cultivate top regional economic development assets • Enhance community competitiveness • Focus on business retention and expansion • Develop national-caliber business recruitment capabilities • Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship • Develop robust workforce solutions • Tell the story of Louisiana's economic renaissance Read about how Louisiana’s innovative environment is empowering businesses to pursue new ideas and create impressive solutions at LouisianaEQ.com