The recipient entity's physical address:
           309 Settlers Trace Blvd, Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70508

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           309 Settlers Trace Blvd, Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70508

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          ADAM KNAPP
Address 1: 564 Laurel St.
City, State, Zip: Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Officer: Mandi Mitchell
Title: Director
Address 1: 211 EAST DEVALCOURT

Officer: VIC LAFONT
Title: Director
Address 1: 310 ARDOYNE DR
City, State, Zip: THIBODAUX, LA 70310

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9653

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $4,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           VIC LAFONT
Director
310 ARDOYNE DR
THIBODAUX, LA 70310

ADAM KNAPP - Chairman
Director
564 LAUREL ST
BATON ROUGE, LA 70801

MICHAEL HECHT
Director
365 CANAL STREET, SUITE 2300
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

TANA TRICHEL
Director
903 LOUISIANA AVE
FERRIDAY, LA 71334

GEORGE SWIFT - Vice-Chairman
Director
120 W. PUJO ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

JIM CLINTON
Director
1101 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 300
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Justyn Dixon
Director
415 TEXAS STREET, SUITE 320
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101

TROY WAYMAN - Treasurer
Director
804 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70503

Michael Michot
Executive Director
Regional Economic Alliance of Louisiana
309 Settlers Trace Blvd

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           REAL is composed of the eight regional organizations covering all 64 Parishes for the purpose of economic
development, workforce enhancement, business retention and expansion, community development, marketing and
job creation for each region of the state, taking into account the diversity of each region's unique needs and
opportunities.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $1,000,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $400,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $400,000
          Operating Services. . . . $1,700,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $500,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          REAL is comprised of eight Regional Economic Development Organizations around the state, who collective
represent 64 parishes, with a common mission to promote economic development at the local/regional level to
attract business, expand business, grow jobs, and provide workforce opportunities. Effectively, these entities are the
“boots on the ground” to supplement LED efforts!
REAL works closely with Louisiana Economic Development to deliver a comprehensive list of sites and buildings, to
certify sites according to LED's certification process, to hold local meetings to engage community leaders in LED
initiatives, to develop workforce programs and elicit community involvement throughout the Parishes each
organization represents. Of th

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          REAL is composed of the eight regional organizations covering all 64 Parishes for the purpose of economic
development, workforce enhancement, business retention and expansion, community development, marketing and
job creation for each region of the state, taking into account the diversity of each region's unique needs and
opportunities.
The objectives of the organization are:
Objective 1:
Regional Business Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality business development services. Examples of Regional
Business Development activities include any of the following: Marketing and attraction, business development,
business retention and expansion.
Objective 2:
Product Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality product development services. Examples of Regional
Product Development activities include any of the following: Site identification, selection, preparation and deal
closing incentives.
Objective 3:
Workforce Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality workforce development services. Examples of
Workforce Development activities include any of the following: Career promotion, higher education and Louisiana
Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), industry based training, Jump Start (a workforce program),
Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE), curriculum development and labor studies.
Objective 4:
Policy Development and Implementation
REAL will emphasize the provision of policy development and implementation services. Examples of Policy
Development and Implementation activities include any of the following: Research and commercialization, and
related activities.
Objective 5:
Small Business and Community Development Assistance
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality support for small business and community development.
Examples of Small Business and Community Development Assistance include any of the following: Small business
outreach, entrepreneurial support, capital access, import-export assistance, disaster preparedness-business
continuity, support for second-stage, high-growth entrepreneurs, and support for entrepreneurial growth companies
that accelerate job creation through Economic Gardening strategic research, high level business consulting and
CEO Roundtables.
Objective 6:
Local and Regional Specific Initiatives
REAL will support local and regional specific initiatives as deemed integral to meeting local demands. REAL is
composed of the eight regional organizations covering all 64 Parishes for the purpose of economic development,
workforce enhancement, business retention and expansion, community development, marketing and job creation

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The request is for one year, but the effort is ongoing

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Louisiana Economic Development
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The eight regions of REAL work in with Louisiana Economic Development in partnership to carry out the mission,
vision and specific projects to efficiently deliver economic development in initiatives of LED combined wth local
needs in every economic development category: Marketing, the Objectives, Community, Work Force, Site
selection and certification, Response to Proposals, support for special LED events and the mission of the state of
Louisiana. The organization works closely with Louisiana Economic Development for delivery of state economic
objectives.
Objective 1:
Regional Business Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality business development services. Examples of Regional
Business Development activities include any of the following: Marketing and attraction, business development,
business retention and expansion.
Objective 2:
Product Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality product development services. Examples of Regional
Product Development activities include any of the following: Site identification, selection, preparation and deal
closing incentives.
Objective 3:
Workforce Development
REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth, high-quality workforce development services. Examples of
Workforce Development activities include any of the following: Career promotion, higher education and Louisiana
Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), industry based training, Jump Start (a workforce program),
Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy , curriculum development and labor studies.
Objective 4:
Policy Development and Implementation
REAL will emphasize the provision of policy development and implementation services. Examples of Policy
Development and Implementation activities include any of the following: Research and commercialization, and
related activities.
Objective 5:
Small Business and Community Development Assistance REAL will emphasize the provision of in-depth,
high quality support for small business and community development. Examples of Small Business and
Community
Development Assistance include any of the following: Small business outreach, entrepreneurial support, capital
access, import-export assistance, disaster preparedness-business continuity, support for second-stage,
high growth entrepreneurs, and support for entrepreneurial growth companies that accelerate job creation
through
Economic Gardening strategic research, high level business consulting and CEO Roundtables.
Objective 6:
Local and Regional Specific Initiatives
REAL will support local and regional specific initiatives as deemed integral to meeting local demands. The goal of
each of the eight Regions is to focus on the objectives fitting each area of each region, maximizing the effort to
achieve job growth, workforce improvements and satisfaction, with successful collaboration with local
organizations and leaders for mutual success.


Contact Information
name:  Mike Michot 
                                       address:  309 Settlers Trace Blvd, Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70508
                                       phone:  (337)989-0071
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  mmichot@thepicardgroup.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director