The recipient entity's physical address:
           1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 101
Lafayette, LA 70508

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           REAL
1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 101
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
Gregg Gothreaux
Vic Laant

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
Vice Chairman
564 Laurel St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Michael Hecht
Director
365 Canal Street, Suite 2300
New Orleans, LA 70130

Tana Trichel
Director
(7500 Milhaven Road-Physical location
Monroe, LA 71295)
Mail: Operations Office, 204 Fair Avenue, Winnsboro, LA 71205

George Swift, Director
130 W. Pujo St.
Lake Charles, La 70601

Jim Clinton
Director
1101 Fourth St., Suite 300
Alexandria, La 71301

Scott Martinez
Chairman
415 Texas St., Suite 320
Shreveport, LA 71501

Troy Waymon
Secretary Treasurer
804 East St. Mary Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           REAL s 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600,000
          Professional Services. . . $400,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $350,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $400,000
          Operating Services. . . . $700,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $150,000

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, formerly LRLC, 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 the six objectives listed, each organization works on the greater need of each Parish and the region as a whole.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          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.

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 LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, local organizations and leaders for mutual success.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           One year

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:
                 NONE

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  NONE

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 N. 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 nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract: (4000 characters, max.)
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.

The Contract would be with REAL and Louisiana Economic Development would act as the fiscal agent .
Economic development and workforce services will be provided to all 64 Parishes covered by the eight regions taking into consideration the diversity and regional unique needs of each region. Some of the activities we support are marketing and attraction, business development, retention, site prep and selection, community development, incentives, research. Career development of the workforce and engaging the cooperation and support of existing businesses. We promote the initiatives of Louisiana Economic Development.


Contact Information
name:  MICHAEL MICHOT 
                                       address:  1200 CAMELIA BLVD., SUITE 101
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
                                       phone:  337 989 0071
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  ttrichel@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR