# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development
Wednesday, April 30 | Free to Attend; Sponsored by Marion State Bank
Aligned with Love the Boot Week

What makes a community attractive to new businesses, skilled workers, and investment?

Today, economic growth depends on more than infrastructure and incentives. Increasingly, how a place looks, feels, and functions plays a major role in business recruitment, workforce attraction, and investor confidence. Walkability, vibrant public spaces, and even litter prevention all send powerful signals about whether a community is thriving, cared for, and ready for opportunity.

Join us for a free Community Breakfast exploring how “quality of place” directly connects to business success and long-term economic development.

This engaging panel discussion will feature:

Lisa Johnson, President & CEO, Bossier Chamber of Commerce
Ray Scriber, Director of Louisiana Main Street, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation

Together, they bring regional and statewide perspectives on how placemaking, downtown reinvestment, and community appearance influence business growth and private investment decisions.

The conversation will highlight:

Why “quality of place” has become a top driver in business and workforce attraction
How reinvesting in walkable areas and public spaces changes customer activity and private investment
What successful communities are doing differently to create environments where businesses want to grow
Why litter isn’t just cosmetic — it’s a visible signal of a community’s investment readiness
Practical ways businesses can help shape a stronger, more attractive community

Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or simply care about the future of our region, this breakfast will offer a fresh perspective on how the spaces around us influence opportunity, growth, and success.

FREE to attend. Space may be limited. RSVP REQUESTED.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-monroe/community-breakfast-placemaking-investment-and-economic-development/200029633090821
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 104

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Monroe
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Monroe Convention Center
- **lat**: 32.520823402778
- **long**: -92.1496110458
- **full address**: West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave,West Monroe, Louisiana, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development being held?
  - **A:** Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am at West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave,West Monroe, Louisiana, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development?
  - **A:** Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development is organized by West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Breakfast: Placemaking, Investment & Economic Development is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Monroe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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