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Help Us Shape The Future Of Louisiana's Transportation
Your input can help plan the transportation future for Louisiana. Please take 5 minutes to complete a brief survey here: https://latransportationplan.la.gov. Let your voice be heard!
Louisiana Travel Association Honors DMWM as CVB of the Year
Louisiana Travel Association Honors DMWM as CVB of the Year JAC’s Craft Smokehouse Takes Home Restaurateur of the Year MONROE, La. ― Ouachita Parish shined at the 2025 Louisiana Travel Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center. The association honored Discover Monroe-West Monroe as CVB of the Year, which operated on a budget of $1 million and above. Ouachita Parish scored a tourism economic impact of $30.11 million in 2024. The parish had an
2025 Northeast Louisiana Home Show
Get ready for the Northeast Louisiana Home Show 2025 at the Monroe Civic Center! Whether you’re looking to discover the latest in home improvement or find inspiration for your next project, this is the place to be! Meet the Home Experts: Connect with local builders, contractors, and industry professionals ready to help bring your dream home to life. Explore the Latest Trends: Discover innovative home design ideas, cutting-edge technology, and the newest products to elevate your home. Exclusive
Daniel Myers and Ashley Greer Selected as Lead Artists for Art Alley Mural
CITY OF MONROE PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2025 MONROE, LA – The City of Monroe is thrilled to announce Daniel Myers and Ashley Greer as the artists for the street mural on Art Alley in Downtown Monroe. Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program, Main Street America has served as the technical assistance partner on this project along with DOT. Daniel and Ashley are lifelong residents of Monroe, bringing extensive experience to
Participate in the Monroe 2050 MTP Process!
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is the long-range transportation strategy for the Monroe Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), also known as the Ouachita Council of Governments (OCOG). The plan covers a 25-year horizon and is updated every five years to incorporate current conditions, transportation needs, and valuable input from the community and stakeholders. This helps create a prioritized list of fiscally responsible transportation projects to be implemented over the course of the
Letters From The President, February 17
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Join us April 5, 2025 for the inaugural MAD Dash 5k/One-Mile Fun Run.
Join us April 5, 2025 for the inaugural MAD Dash 5k/One-Mile Fun Run. Receive $5 off your registration cost with the code, EARLYBIRD25. 100% of funds raised will go toward to the Louisiana Cancer Foundation. Your Support of the Louisiana Cancer Foundation and the MAD Dash 5k Will Make a Difference in the lives of local cancer patients! For more information and to sign up, visit MADdash5k.com. GENERAL EVENT/LCF INFO: The MAD Dash 5k benefiting the Louisiana Cancer Foundation (LCF) is happening
27TH ANNUAL SPRING MARKET SHOPPING EVENT TICKETS AVAILABLE
MONROE, LA, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2025 – TICKETS FOR NORTHEAST LOUISIANA’S LARGEST 3-DAY SHOPPING EVENT ARE ON SALE NOW! WHEN YOU ATTEND ANY SPRING MARKET EVENT, THE FUNDS GENERATED HELP SUPPORT COMMUNITY NEEDS, PROJECTS, AND INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MONROE. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MONROE’S 27TH ANNUAL SPRING MARKET SHOPPING EVENT, WHICH IS TITLE SPONSORED BY ORIGIN BANK, RETURNS TO THE MONROE CIVIC CENTER THURSDAY, MARCH 13 - SATURDAY, MARCH 15. To read the full Press Release, click here
Hospitality and Customer Service Seminar to be Held March 13, 2025, Featuring David Benson, Local Operator of Chick-fil-A
Monroe, LA – The Northeast Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management (NELA SHRM), Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) SHRM are excited to announce a special Hospitality and Customer Service Seminar, facilitated by David Benson, Local Operator of Chick-fil-A. The event will take place on the beautiful campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe on the 7 th Floor of the ULM Library, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Click here to read the full Press Release.
LOPA Krewe de Life
