Industry Impact Committee – The Industry Impact Committee is dedicated to enhancing regional workforce development and economic growth, with a particular focus on the energy and industrial sectors. The committee spearheads initiatives like “Work It! Louisiana Females Fueling Our Workforce,” an award-winning program that educates students from grades 6 to 12 about career opportunities in South Louisiana’s industrial landscape. The committee’s objectives include sharing resources and best practices to ensure effective health, safety, security, and environmental processes, while monitoring regional labor trends and compliance with employment laws. Workshops on human resources, safety, and OSHA regulations are provided to equip member companies with essential knowledge and skills.
Legislative and Policy Committee – The Legislative and Policy Committee actively engages with policymakers to advocate for legislation that benefits the industrial sector in South Louisiana. The committee focuses on key issues impacting business and industry, reviewing projects and making recommendations to the SCIA Board to guide our strategic direction. The committee supports critical regional initiatives, including I-49, the North-South Corridor Evacuation Route, the Morganza to Gulf Project, and the Houma Navigation Canal Deepening. We also contribute financially to projects like LA 1 and the Morganza Action Coalition to secure necessary funding. In addition, the committee collaborates on coastal restoration and levee projects, working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Annual events like the SCIA Bayou Region Pre-Legislative Luncheon facilitate dialogue between regional stakeholders and elected officials, allowing for the exchange of priorities and feedback. We also participate in the SCIA Congressional Roundtable during Congressman Steve Scalise’s Energy Tour at Port Fourchon, gathering industry experts to discuss pressing oil and gas issues alongside key representatives from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.
Golf – It is the purpose of the golf tournament committee to provide a quality fundraising event that will unite our members and to provide financial assistance for projects that have been approved by the SCIA Board of Directors. The annual golf tournament is held on the first Monday in October of each year at Ellendale Country Club in Houma, LA. We are host to both morning and afternoon flights of golf. Proceeds obtained from the golf tournament are used to fund projects such as: yearly high school scholarships, vocational technical school scholarships, recognizing outstanding teachers from the tri-parish area, assisting with LA 1 and I-49 projects, coastal restoration, economic development, and other projects that affect industry.
Boil – To maintain a healthy growth and retention of members in SCIA by offering a networking event for member company employees and guests to meet one another. This committee is responsible for making sure SCIA has the best crawfish boil in town! SCIA is host to about 700 people each year, an event that serves as an excellent opportunity to network. It is usually held on the Thursday after Easter
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES 2025
January 9, 2025 – Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting
January 16, 2025 – Industry Impact Committee Meeting
March TBA – Boil Committee Meeting
April 3, 2025 – Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting
April 10, 2025 – Industry Impact Committee Meeting
April 24, 2025 – Crawfish Boil
July 3, 2025 – Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting
July 10, 2025 – Industry Impact Committee Meeting
August TBA – Golf Committee Meeting
October 6, 2025- Golf Tournament
October 9, 2025 – Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting
October 16, 2025 – Industry Impact Committee Meeting
*All dates are subject to change*
