Places & Faces
June 5, 2024, is officially known as National Start Over Day, and that gives us all a great excuse to think about setting some goals, be they personal, career, business or community-related! In this special section we call Goal Getters, we feature local people and organizations who have set goals to improve our Southwest Louisiana communities. McNeese State University has set some goals, with naming the next school president and breaking ground on their LNG Center for Excellence. The City of Lake Charles and its partners have set a goal of revitalizing the Lakefront. The next step is the demolition of the hurricane-damaged Capital One Tower. The Community Foundation has established goals for our region through their Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resiliency Master Plan, which recently won a prestigious national award. Local philanthropists Rick and Donna Richard continue to rejuvenate our area through their preservation and repurposing efforts. Read on for details on how these and others are achieving their goals for ensuring our five-parish region continues to thrive and prosper!
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living • June 2024