Acadiana Business Advocate

Thursday, September 15th, 2022

A ballpark spurred downtown growth and retained young talent in Pensacola. Can Acadiana retain its young talent, too?

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana. Let's get down to business this morning.

Coming to you from Pensacola, Florida, as part of One Acadiana's Leadership Exchange trip, the Pensacola story is one that is worth sharing. What lessons can Acadiana leaders take back from the success of this city that is similar in demographics to Acadiana? What's happening in this Florida panhandle city is all being done with one goal in mind: keeping their young talent at home.

You can read the story here.

Have a great day and see you back here Friday morning.

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