News

BIG Urges Congress to Secure GOM Oil and Gas Production

September 30, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

In a letter to members of Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation, Bayou Industrial Group joined the Gulf Economic Survival Team in calling for Congress to pass legislation that will secure access to the Gulf of Mexico for future oil and gas leasing and production.

BIG Lunches Resume October 15!

September 22, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

Reservations are open to BIG Members ONLY through Friday, October 2 due to capacity limit. [Read more…] about BIG Lunches Resume October 15!

$135 Million Grant Awarded for LA 1 Project

July 7, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

The Louisiana DOTD has received a $135 million federal INFRA grant to build an 8.3-mile elevated highway between Leeville and Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish. Construction of this critical segment of the LA 1 Improvement Project is expected to go to bid in spring 2021. READ MORE HERE.

Bayou Industrial Group has long championed the importance of LA 1 to our national energy and economic security and BIG submitted a letter in support of the State’s INFRA Grant application in February.

Congratulations to our 2020 Scholarship Recipients!

July 7, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

Thanks to your contributions to the BIG Scholarship Program, Bayou Industrial Group has awarded $24,000 in scholarships to 10 local high school graduates this year!

• Angel Bergeron, Ellender High School

• Tylor Mayon, Morgan City High School

• Huy Nguyen, Terrebonne High School

• Kelci Benoit, E.D. White Catholic High

• Mickie Thibodaux, Thibodaux High

• Jess Pierce, South Lafourche High School

• Saadi Thibodaux, Vandebilt Catholic High

• Aaliyah Wright, South Terrebonne High

• Brandon Bergeron, Terrebonne High

• Alivia Vizier, South Lafourche High

No BIG Luncheon on July 13

July 7, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

The regularly scheduled July 13 Bayou Industrial Group luncheon date has been cancelled as we continue to make your health and safety our priority.

We are eager, however, to announce the resumption of in-person monthly luncheons as soon as that is possible.

In the meantime, the BIG Board of Directors appreciates that your membership investment in BIG includes an expectation of monthly luncheons. President Lori LeBlanc and Board members are exploring options to provide value to you, our treasured members, for the luncheons we have lost due to COVID-19. We also continue to provide you with other important news and resources during this time.

We miss you and can’t wait to see everyone again! Until then, please social distance, wear your mask, and take care of yourself and your family!

BIG Supports Lawsuit Reform Legislation

May 6, 2020 by Bayou Industrial Group

Bayou Industrial Group joined 20 other parish, regional and state organizations in issuing a letter of support today for SB 359, authored by Sen. Bob Hensgens (R-Abbeville). The bill keeps the state’s focus on enforcing state permits and ensures that 100% of any funds recovered under the enforcement guidelines of Louisiana’s State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act (SLCRMA) are spent directly on coastal restoration and hurricane protection as the Louisiana Legislature originally intended.