Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces 2nd Annual Workforce Development Grant Recipients

Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce announced the 2nd annual recipients of the 2024 Workforce Development Grant Program during a press conference on Thursday, December 12 at 3:30PM at Origin Bank’s Downtown Location.

The purpose of the Workforce Development Grant Program is to provide local businesses with resources to train and develop their workforce to reduce turnover and contribute to a growing business environment. By focusing on workforce development, the Chamber is carrying out its mission to help Ruston-Lincoln Parish prosper. This annual grant program serves as the Chamber’s primary initiative supporting workforce development across Ruston-Lincoln Parish.

The 2024 grant recipients include: Choudrant Appliance, The Loft Barbershop, Louisiana Center for the Blind, and Parish Controls LLC.

“We’re excited to equip local businesses with essential resources to invest in their workforce,” said Thomas Graham, Chair of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber Board of Directors. “We believe that this focus on workforce training and development will bring lasting benefits to our entire business community.”

The annual Ruston-Lincoln Chamber Golf Tournament serves as the chief fundraiser for the Workforce Development Grant Program. Each applicant submitted a one-page application detailing how requested funds would be utilized to support and address their workforce needs.

“Congratulations to all those who received grants. This workforce investment opportunity plays a vital role in fostering a robust and sustainable economic environment,” said William Dearmon, President and CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to announce that planning for our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, will kick off in the coming weeks,” added Elizabeth Turnley, the newly appointed interim President and CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Workforce Development Grant Program, visit www.rustonlincoln.org.