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SCIA and Fletcher Technical Community College Present “Females Fueling Our Workforce”
10-31-2024 | Posted in News
Event Empowers Young Women in STEM and Energy Sectors Houma, LA – October 29, 2024 – The South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) and Fletcher Technical Community College proudly hosted the “Females Fueling Our Workforce” event on October 23-24, 2024, at the BP Houma Operations Learning Center in Schriever. Over 500 female
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SCIA and Fletcher Celebrate Manufacturing Careers During National Manufacturing Week
10-17-2024 | Posted in News
SCIA and Fletcher Celebrate Manufacturing Careers During National Manufacturing Week Houma, LA — 10/16/24— In celebration of National Manufacturing Week, the South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) partnered with Fletcher Technical Community College to host an inspiring event for local students interested in STEM careers. Throughout the week of October 7-11,
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SCIA Endorses Constitutional Amendment No. 1 for Coastal Protection
10-11-2024 | Posted in News
SCIA Endorses Constitutional Amendment No. 1 for Coastal Protection HOUMA, LA — 10/11/2024 The South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Constitutional Amendment No. 1, which will be on the ballot November 5. This critical amendment seeks to dedicate future federal offshore revenues from alternative
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SCIA Presents Prestigious Awards at 2024 Annual Banquet
06-17-2024 | Posted in News
Houma, LA (June 17, 2024) — SCIA held its annual banquet on June 13, 2024 at The Cypress Columns where it installed a new board of directors and recognized outstanding industrial leaders. SCIA President, Joni Tuck of Shell welcomed about 280 members and guests before introducing Lafourche Parish President, Archie
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SCIA Engages in Scalise Energy Tour
05-14-2024 | Posted in News
Houma, LA (April 24, 2024) — Congressman Steve Scalise spearheaded an energy tour at Port Fourchon, highlighting Louisiana’s vital role in U.S. energy production. With the South Central Industrial Association in attendance, this event emphasized the collaborative effort driving our energy sector forward. Learn more here.
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SCIA Advocates for Coastal Day and Industry Day
05-14-2024 | Posted in News
Houma, LA (May 1, 2024) — Members of the SCIA Executive Board were proud to represent the Bayou Region at Coastal Day on March 25 and Industry Day on May 1 voicing the importance of supporting coastal restoration efforts and the continued support of oil and gas. During Industry Day, leaders
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Hillary Charpentier Named Executive Director of South Central Industrial Association
03-05-2024 | Posted in News
Houma, LA (March 5, 2024) — The South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) announces the selection of Hillary Charpentier as its new Executive Director. SCIA serves as a pivotal entity in advocating for industrial and economic progress within the Bayou Region. Charpentier's expertise is expected to align with and enhance SCIA's
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Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance Presents to Membership
04-20-2023 | Posted in News
Caitlin Berni with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance presented on flood Risk Rating 2.0, its effects on our region, and recommendations to policy holders. Attached is the presentation from CSFI PRESENTATION: CSFI Overview - SCIA The Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) is a national coalition of
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Congressman Visits Area Post-Ida
02-02-2022 | Posted in News
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, House Whip, toured Bollinger Shipyards Lockport facility in mid-October to see first-hand the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida’s landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in late August. Bollinger’s facilities in Lockport, Port Fourchon, Larose and Houma suffered significant damage as a result of the
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Contract Awarded to James Construction for Phase 2 of the LA 1 Project
02-02-2022 | Posted in News
LA DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson executed a $463 million contract last month between the state and James Construction for construction of the much-anticipated 8.3-mile elevated highway from Golden Meadow to Leeville, known as Phase 2 of the LA 1 Improvement Project. (Highlighted in red, yellow and green in map) DOTD expects
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Ilja Poised to Help Bayou Region
02-02-2022 | Posted in News
On November 15th President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The original Democratic infrastructure proposal had outlined $2.6 trillion in spending, including on additional sectors such as public housing and research and development. The $1.2 trillion Senate bill allocated $550 billion in new spending on
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Shell Senior VP Presents to SCIA Members
02-02-2022 | Posted in News
At the December SCIA General Membership luncheon, Colette Hirstius, Senior Vice President for the Gulf of Mexico for Shell presented a little history and some future plans to the membership. Hirstius, who grew up in New Orleans with family ties to Thibodaux, drew parallels to the bayou region for both
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Congressman Graves Helps the Bayou Region
02-02-2022 | Posted in News
Before, during, and after Hurricane Ida’s landfall, Congressman Graves has been there for the Bayou Region. He continues to work with local officials to ensure unmet needs are met and help make our communities more resilient than before. His office continues to help folks get resources and information to aid
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Sealevel Construction Receives National Award for Flood Control Structure
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Sealevel Construction of Thibodaux has earned a National Excellence in Construction award for their Falgout Canal Flood Control Structure in Dularge, La. The company will be recognized at the EIC awards program on Aug. 18 in Nashville, Tennessee. President of Sealevel Construction Richard Roth said, “This award is a huge
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University of Holy Cross and Fletcher Technical Community College Add New Credit Transfer Agreements
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
In a recent virtual signing ceremony, The University of Holy Cross (UHC) and Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher) signed articulation agreements between their social sciences and health sciences programs making it easier for students to transfer credits from Fletcher to UHC. In the first agreement signed, Fletcher students will now
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Stratify CEO Named to Voices for Innovation Advisory Task Force
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
CEO of Stratify, LLC, Jason W. Bergeron, announces being named to the Voices For Innovation Advisory Task Force. Voices for Innovation (VFI) is a Microsoft-supported community of technology professionals and everyday Americans committed to advancing discussions about the most important technology policies. As citizen advocates, we champion public policies that
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Sealevel Construction Receives Excellence in Construction Award
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Sealevel Construction of Thibodaux has earned an Excellence in Construction Merit Award for the Citgo Clifton Ridge Terminal Fire Protection Improvements project in Sulphur, La. The EIC awards program is the construction industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality projects. The Associated Builders
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Morrison Wins National Award for Excellence in Safety
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Chet Morrison Contractors, LLC (Morrison), a leading energy service company for the oil and gas industry, received a 2019 American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) Safety Award for the company’s strong commitment to safety in the workplace. The AEU Safety Award program recognizes the strongest safety programs in the maritime industry.
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Graves Announces $2.1 Million in CARES Act Funding to South Central Planning and Development Commission in Houma
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2,134,000 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to South Central Planning and Development Commission. In total, EDA awarded $7.2 million across Louisiana to help provide critical gap financing to
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Fletcher Dean Named To STEM Advisory Council
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Dr. Clint Coleman, Dean of STEM at Fletcher Technical Community College, has been named to the Louisiana Board of Regents STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Advisory Council (LaSTEM). Act 392 of the 2017 Legislative Session created the Council to oversee the creation and delivery of STEM programs in Louisiana. Members
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Danos Wins Shell Production Contract
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos has been awarded a contract with Shell Exploration and Production Company, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, to provide a production workforce across Shell production assets in the Gulf of Mexico, including Appomattox, Auger, Enchilada, Salsa, Mars, Ursa, Olympus, Perdido and Stones. The three-year contract began on May
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Danos Names Renee Piper VP
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos is pleased to announce that Renee Piper has been named vice president of marketing, strategy and community affairs. In her new role, Piper is responsible for leading the company's marketing initiatives, strategic planning and execution, and building community engagement in Danos' key markets. "Danos has a vibrant 73-year history,
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Danos Names Reed Peré VP of Permian
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos Executive Reed Peré, a 15-year industry veteran, has been named vice president of Permian operations. In this new role he is responsible for overseeing all Danos service lines and operations in the Permian Basin. “The Permian continues to be a place of great potential for Danos’ future, and we
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Danos Enlists Justin Gonce as Executive Account Manager
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos has added Justin Gonce to its business development team as executive account manager for shale operations. Gonce brings 20 years of experience in sales and business development in the oil and gas and construction industries. “We are excited to have Justin overseeing Danos’ advancement in the shale regions,” said
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Danos Announces Field and Staff Employees of the Year
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos has named recipients for the company’s two most prestigious awards. The 2019 Dwain “Hog” Carrell Field Employee of the Year recipient is Chris Pitts, and the 2019 Staff Employee of the Year awardee is Melani Boudreaux. Each year, Danos selects recipients that most embody the company’s purpose, values and
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Danos Wraps Innovative Coastal Restoration Project
01-20-2021 | Posted in News
Danos recently completed a project requiring the installation reef structure into the marsh of Golden Meadow. Planning for the project began in late February, and the installation in Catfish Lake was completed by a Danos construction crew at the end of July. “Louisiana’s coast is vital to our local communities,
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