WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 23, 2026 — Leaders from across the Bayou Region traveled to Washington, D.C., September 22–23 to advocate for the policies and investments that will strengthen the region’s economy, support its workforce, and protect the communities that power Louisiana’s energy, maritime, and industrial sectors. The South Central

SCIA and BIG establish $50,000 scholarship fund for Bayou Region students at Nicholls Bayou Region students attending Nicholls State University have a new scholarship opportunity following a $50,000 contribution from the Bayou Industrial Group through the South Central Industrial Association. The funding creates an endowed scholarship fund managed through the

SCIA and BIG Establish $40,000 Endowed Scholarship at Fletcher Technical Community College Bayou Region students attending Fletcher Technical Community College have a new scholarship opportunity following a $40,000 contribution from the Bayou Industrial Group through the South Central Industrial Association. The funding establishes the Bayou Industrial Group Legacy Endowed Scholarship

SCIA Featured on Bridging the Bayou Podcast Houma, LA – May 5, 2026 – Leadership doesn’t always follow a straight path. In Episode 27 of Bridging the Bayou, Dr. Kristine Strickland sits down with Hillary Charpentier of South Central Industrial Association for a conversation on industry, collaboration, and opportunity across