Rob Cleveland is the President and CEO of the Northeast Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (NELA EDC); the regional economic development authority representing 10 parishes in Northeast Louisiana. He is a Certified Economic Development Professional (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The NELA EDC is devoted to creating economic prosperity in the form of […]
Brookley Barnes serves as the Director of Economic Development for Grow NELA. A committed leader with a passion for impact-driven advocacy and economic growth, Barnes has extensive experience in business development, market analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication. Prior to joining Grow NELA, she served as Senior Portfolio Director at Retail Strategies, where
Brandon Welch is the Business Development Manager for GROW NELA, a dynamic professional and Certified Neighborhood Developer (CND) known for his leadership in retail grocery management, business development, and economic growth. As the 2024 Chairman of the West Monroe-West Ouachita (WMWO) Chamber of Commerce, Brandon brings over a decade of experience in driving innovation and
Michelle Boothe is a seasoned economic development consultant joining Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance in July of 2002. Originally serving thirteen parishes in northeast Louisiana Ms. Boothe worked in developing and implementing economic and community development programs partnering with Louisiana Economic Development and a network of leaders and partner organizations throughout the region supporting economic growth