Alexandria, LA (5/19/2024) – The Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) has scheduled its upcoming public meetings, and the community is invited to attend in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law (R.S. 42:11 – R.S. 42:28).
Committee Meetings:
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Time: 8:00 A.M.
- Location: The Hotel Bentley, Bayou Roberts Room, 200 Desoto Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Regular Meeting:
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Time: 8:15 A.M.
- Location: The Hotel Bentley, Bayou Roberts Room, 200 Desoto Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
GAEDA Board of Commissioners:
- Mr. Greg Upton
- Mr. Chris Patel
- Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice Chair
- Mr. Ronald Morgan
- Ms. Paula Katz, Secretary/Treasurer
- Mr. John Callis
- Mr. John Carroll
Committee Meetings Agenda:
- Executive, Administration and Legal Committee:
- Motion to recommend approving the April 2024 Draft Financial Statements.
- Open for public comments.
- Governmental Relations Committee:
- Open for public comments.
- Capital Projects Committee:
- Open for public comments.
- Economic Development Committee:
- Motion to recommend approving a grant request with Peak Fighting Championship for an amount not to exceed $10,000 for out-of-area advertisement and marketing of the PFC 41 event on November 16, 2024.
- Motion to recommend approving a grant request with the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association for an amount not to exceed $6,000 for out-of-area advertisement and marketing of the training event from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
- Motion to recommend approving a grant request in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
Public comments can be made prior to any vote, with a time limit of 3 minutes per person. For more information, visit GAEDA’s website or contact their office at 318-880-0407.
GAEDA Office:
201 Johnson Street, Suite 601, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-880-0407
Fax: 318-625-7599
