“Eco-Business and Cultural Opportunities

3/13/2003
Location: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Thibodaux

Agenda for “Eco-Business and Cultural Opportunities along Bayou Lafourche” March 13, 2003 Jean Lafitte National Historical Park 9:00 Come by early to view the visiting photography exhibit, “Louis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day!” 9:30 Registration and coffee 10:00 “Lessons from Natchitoches” The Cane River National Heritage Area presented by Nancy Morgan, Executive Director of the Cane River National Heritage Area Commission What can Citizens do to Get Involved in Preservation & Promotion Efforts? presented by Tom Paquette, Natchitoches concerned citizen & business owner Noon LUNCH (5$)and DISCUSSION on the bayou side 1:00 “Opportunities to Consider Along Bayou Lafourche” Captain Cyrus Blanchard (Crown Point) – Shrimping & Swamp Tours Angela Rathle – Bayou Boat Tour Carolyn Cheramie – Tourism Opportunities in Lafourche Josie Cheramie – Tourism Opportunities on Grand Isle Angela Falgoust – Tourism Opportunities in Ascension Marge Barker – Lafourche Heritage Museum in Lockport Joni Blanchard - Bayou History Camp And more! 2:30 “How to Build a Regional – Bayou - Identity and a Regional Strategy for Preserving Heritage and Promoting Tourism along Bayou Lafourche” – a Discussion

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