Kiwanis speaker wins state award

Louisiana Economic Development honored the state’s 2016 Lantern Award winners during a private reception today at the Governor’s Mansion. Lantern Award winners demonstrate excellence in manufacturing and outstanding service to their communities through the involvement of their businesses and employees.
Among the winners is Falcon Rice Mill/Cajun Country Rice, of Crowley.
Dwayne Fulton, Falcon Rice Mill managing partner, recently spoke to the Eunice Kiwanis Club.
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson said, “The Lantern Awards are a valuable recognition of what our leading manufacturers are pursuing to advance company success and the success of the Louisiana manufacturing sector.”
He added, “In Louisiana today, manufacturing jobs are more important than ever.”
LED works through many partnerships all across our state to make manufacturers more competitive and to enhance the quality of their workforce. We congratulate these Louisiana companies for their accomplishments and we thank them for the contributions they are making in their communities.”
Lantern Award winners are selected by Louisiana’s eight Regional Planning and Development Districts, based on the contributions of the manufacturers to their communities, including investments in employment growth and facility expansion. Each business also must demonstrate sustainability by remaining in operation at least three years prior to the nomination.