Hoyt Strain

About Hoyt Strain

Championing economic development for over a decade, my tenure at Lafayette Economic Development Authority reflects a steadfast commitment to diversifying the regional economy. Our team has excelled in attracting new business, evidenced by Lafayette\'s emergence as an attractive hub for industry thanks to our robust marketing and strategic incentive offerings.My proficiency in nurturing long-term customer relationships and executing high-impact marketing strategies underpins our successful trade show participations and prospect missions. These initiatives have been pivotal in promoting Lafayette\'s economic potential, supporting our overarching goal to catalyze regional growth and establish a competitive business landscape.

Experience

1. Director of Business Attraction

   Lafayette Economic Development Authority Leda

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Direct and manage business recruitment in pursuit of diversifying and expanding the Lafayette Parish and Acadiana regional economy by attracting new business and industry to the area. Provide business location and site selection assistanceAssist prospects with tax and business incentive counselingExecute prospect missions and tradeshow participationAssist with industrial park developmentDirect inbound and outbound marketing efforts

Education

• Dale Carnegie Training

  The Advanced Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Team Success, Teamwork, Leadership, and Presentation

  2017

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), General Studies with Speech & Communications

  1975 — 1980

• University of Oklahoma

  Economic Development Institute

  2014 — 2016

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  True South Basic Economic Development

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Selling
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Business Planning
• Grassroots Organizing
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Social Media
• Team Leadership
• Public Relations
• Political Campaigns
• Media Relations
• Program Management
• Budgets
• Legislative Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Business Development
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Communications
• Nonprofits
• Retail
• Direct Marketing
• Small Business
• Marketing
• Press Releases
• Leadership Development
• Long-Term Customer Relationships
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Management
• Social Networking