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4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Presented by JPMorgan Chase 

Join us as we celebrate the visionaries, entrepreneurs, public servants, and business leaders driving Louisiana forward at the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, presented by JPMorgan Chase. This premier statewide event brings together leaders from across all 64 parishes for an afternoon of recognition, connection, and inspiration while honoring those making a lasting impact on Louisiana’s economy and communities.

📅 Friday, October 9
🕚 Doors Open: 11:00 AM
🎤 Program Begins: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA

This Year's Honorees

• Agency Partner of the Year — Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM
• Small Business Champion of the Year — Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, District 24
• Economic Development Champion of the Year — Michael Hecht
• Workforce Development Champion of the Year — Sec. Susanna Schowen
• C.C.G.I. Chamber of the Year — Lake Area Regional Business Chamber of Commerce
• Small Business of the Year — KOK Wings & Things
• Small Business of the Year — Vegan on the Run

Panel Discussion: "Feeding Louisiana's Economy: Food as the Engine of Growth and Innovation"

• Dr. Griffin, Louisiana Surgeon General
• Dr. Castille, President, University of Louisiana Monroe
• Dr. Matt Lee, LSU AgCenter Senior Vice Chancellor & Dean
• Matt Seaton, Acting Deputy State Director, Louisiana USDA Rural Development
• Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM

The event will also feature the release of the inaugural Parish Passport, presented by Atmos Energy, recognizing distinguished leaders from every parish across Louisiana.

Join 400+ business, government, community, and industry leaders from across all 64 parishes for Louisiana's premier gathering celebrating the people and organizations moving our state forward!

Click here for Sponsorship Guide Here !