The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce announced the inaugural recipients of the 2023 Workforce Development Grant Program during a press conference on Tuesday at the Ruston-Lincoln Visitor’s Center.
The purpose of the Workforce Development Grant Program is to provide local businesses with resources to train and develop their workforce to reduce turnover and contribute to a growing business environment. By focusing on workforce development, the Chamber is carrying out its mission to help Ruston-Lincoln Parish prosper. This annual grant program will serve as the Chamber’s primary initiative supporting workforce development across Ruston-Lincoln Parish.
The 2023 grant recipients include: McCandless Consulting LLC, Michael Brooks Family Clinic, Nurse Cosmetics IV Lounge & MedSpa, and Bellissima Salon and Co.
“We are excited to provide local businesses meaningful resources to invest in their workforce,” said Elizabeth Turnley, Chair of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber Board of Directors. “We know this investment in personnel training and development will have positive impacts across our business community.”
Executives from O’Nealgas and b1BANK participated in the awards presentation as representatives of the title sponsors of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber Golf Tournament. This annual event serves as the chief fundraiser for the Workforce Development Grant Program. Each applicant submitted a one-page application detailing how requested funds would be utilized to support and address their workforce needs.
“I want to congratulate all four chosen grant recipients. This investment in local businesses will help meet current and future business needs, contributing to a robust and sustainable economic environment,” said William Dearmon, President and CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. “Ruston-Lincoln Parish is in a unique position to grow, and this grant program is designed to empower local businesses as they educate and train individuals for years to come.”
For more information about the Workforce Development Grant Program, visit https://www.rustonlincoln.org/workforce-development-grant
