Strategic Plan
The Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL) is pleased to announce that it has recently embarked on an exciting and unprecedented endeavor – the creation of a Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) for the ports of Louisiana. This is a statewide plan that is intended to evaluate current conditions, establish Louisiana’s role, identify competitors and competitiveness, and ultimately develop a strategic plan for Louisiana and its ports to capitalize on trends in the domestic and international marketplace.
To complete the SEDP, PAL has procured the services of a consulting team of professional strategic planners and economic impact experts. The consulting team includes Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Norbridge, UNO, ULL, and LSU. The project was initiated in November 2007 and is expected to be completed in August 2008. The planning process will be heavily dependant on periodic planning conferences and stakeholder committee briefings to gather the necessary input for creation of an effective plan. The planning conferences will be attended by the leadership of each port jurisdiction and facilitated by the strategic consulting team. Following each conference, the consulting team will host briefings to inform both public and private stakeholders of the progress made to date, explain future direction, and provide an opportunity for input and feedback. The plan will be created through interaction with greater than 200 individuals or entities.
A secure extranet website has been created to facilitate efficient and effective communication with the ports and stakeholders throughout creation of the SEDP. Authorized users are encouraged to visit the site frequently for information related to the plan. This site is located at https://extranet.shawgrp.com/sites/palsedp/default.aspx.
All other inquires regarding the SEDP should be directed to Ms. Dot McConnell, PAL Association Manager, at 225-334-9040.
