Chennault Airport In Lake Charles, Louisiana Granted Huge FEMA Award That Will Create More Jobs
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - The Chennault International Airport has been awarded a very large award from FEMA that will create more good paying jobs in SWLA.
The American Press is reporting that Chennault will be receiving $20.9 million that will be used to build a new hanger and create over 100 new jobs here in SWLA.
Gov. Jeff Landry said in an announcement:
Today’s announcement is another great example of what we can achieve when we work together for the people of Louisiana. This investment strengthens our economy, expands opportunity, and supports long-term job growth in Southwest Louisiana. I want to thank President Trump for his continued support to strengthen our state, Congressman Higgins and the rest of the Louisiana congressional delegation, as well as LED Secretary Bourgeois for her leadership in advancing projects that move Louisiana forward. This is the kind of partnership that delivers real results for our communities.
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Louisiana Economic Development also gave Chennault a $2M grant to provide further assistance in building the new hanger.
Chennault International Airport Executive Director Kevin Melton said that they've worked behind the scenes for over four years to expand operations of the airport, and it has finally paid off.
He went on to say that the new hanger will not only create more high paying jobs for the area, but it will also attract more companies who want to call Chennault home for their businesses.
Click here to read more on the $20.6 million FEMA award to the Chennault International Airport and how it creates more jobs in Southwest Louisiana.
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