Charles “Chuck” Penn II Executive Director
AGC Shreveport
“The petroleum industry, an economic heavyweight for the region, has returned to prominence with development of the Haynesville Shale natural gas discovery,” Penn says. “Along with a corresponding increase in production income, this will fuel construction. Shreveport voters recently passed a $175-million bond issue dedicated to infrastructure improvements. The Caddo Parish School Board instituted its ‘Vision 20-20’ program proposing some $400 million in construction and renovation. The future looks bright for Northwest Louisiana.”