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The current issue of EQ, a quarterly publication produced by Louisiana Economic Development, features Acadiana and the 小蝌蚪APP.

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Stephen Moret, secretary of LED, notes that Acadiana attracts companies like CGI, a global IT leader, with its culture of innovation.

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EQ includes a Q&A with Dr. Joseph Savoie, the 小蝌蚪APP小蝌蚪APP檚 president. Asked about UL Lafayette小蝌蚪APP檚 role in economic growth and how it小蝌蚪APP檚 changing, Savoie replied: 小蝌蚪APP淥ur role in economic development is evolving to focus on public-private partnerships, commercialization of intellectual property and technology transfer. We are also creating new programs and changing our curricula to reflect industry workforce needs.小蝌蚪APP

A copy of the current issue can be downloaded

LED concentrates on strengthening the state小蝌蚪APP檚 business environment and economy.