Acadiana Business Advocate

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

International tour group visits UL, weighs research and development partnerships

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana, and thank you for reading us today. We have the business news headlines for you one this Thursday morning. You'll want to check out the top story from Wednesday's event at UL in which leaders met with more than 60 touring "thought leaders" from 21 countries, part of a larger effort to find common cause and potential partnerships between Louisiana and the ACE members.

Have a good rest of your day and see you back here tomorrow.

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