Bayou Business Summit 2025

COLAB is the regional economic development agency established to support the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne, an area referred to as the Bayou Region. COLAB is one of eight regional economic organizations officially designated as strategic partners in the implementation of the economic development policies and programs of Louisiana Economic Development.

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3rd Annual Bayou Business Summit | August 22, 2025 Cypress Bayou Casino &amp; HotelVIP Legislative Reception: August 21, 2025 | Mr. Lester’s Cigar Bar / Invitation EventJoin us for the 3rd Annual Bayou Business Summit — a high-impact gathering of regional leaders, policymakers, and business professionals focused on what’s next for the Bayou Region. This year’s summit will center around Innovation, Energy, and Growth, with panel discussions exploring the future of industry, workforce, and regional opportunity.Panel Line Up:INNOVATION PANELModerator: Josh Fleig, LED/LA.IOPanelists: <ul><li>Tyler Ortego, Natrx</li><li>Billy Joe Pellegrin, Edison Chouest Offshore</li><li>Ryan Hebert, CIS</li><li>Vib Altekar, Saronic Technologies</li></ul> GROWTH PANELModerator: Dr. Kristine Strickland, Fletcher Technical Community CollegePanelists:<ul><li>Ryan Culp, Retail Strategies</li><li>Jessica Hemmingway, Community Development Institute</li><li>Christian Bergeron, COLAB</li></ul> ENERGY PANELModerator: Lori LeBlanc, Aurora Solution Group / COLAB Energy AdvisorPanelists:<ul><li>Laura Beauchamp, Entergy</li><li>Tommy Faucheux, LMOGA</li></ul> SPECIAL PRESENTATIONSAdam Knapp, Leaders for a Better LouisianaTommy Faucheux, LMOGADon’t miss this opportunity to engage in shaping the Bayou Region’s future.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR THE BAYOU BUSINESS SUMMIT?Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)<ul><li>Entrance to Thursday Night VIP Legislative Reception at Mr. Lester's Cigar Bar (4ppl)</li><li>5 minutes at the mic at start of program to full audience</li><li>Ability to play up to 2 minute video at start of program to full audience</li><li>3 reserved tables with premium seating for 8 each (24 seats)</li><li>Verbal and AV recognition throughout program</li><li>Ability to place printed and/or marketing materials at each place setting</li><li>Premium recognition in COLAB's Bayou Business Summit Printed and Marketing Materials</li></ul>Gold / $5,000:<ul><li>Entrance to Thursday Night VIP Legislative Reception at Mr. Lester's Cigar Bar (2ppl)</li><li>2 reserved tables with premium seating for 8 each (16 seats)</li><li>Verbal and AV recognition during program</li><li>Recognition in COLAB's Bayou Business Summit Printed and Marketing Materials</li></ul>Silver / $2,500:<ul><li>Entrance to Thursday Night VIP Legislative Reception at Mr. Lester's Cigar Bar (1p)</li><li>2 reserved tables with preferred seating for 8 each (16 seats)</li><li>Recognition in select Bayou Business Summit printed and marketing materials</li><li>Verbal recognition during program</li></ul>Bronze / $1,500:<ul><li>1 reserved table for 8 with preferred seating</li><li>Recognition in select Bayou Business Summit printed and marketing materials</li><li>Verbal recognition during programInterested in sponsoring Thursday Night's VIP Legistalive Reception? Email cody@bayouregion.com for more information.</li></ul>Sponsorships can be purchased by emailing cody@bayouregion.com

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