The (LA Tech/LSUS) Merger Thread II

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

How many positions are unfilled? The layoffs have already occurred.

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I could lay off three or more high-salaried yes men tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by LookingForResults

I could lay off three or more high-salaried yes men tomorrow.

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I remember one high level VP retiring and the duties absorbed by two others.

Would you fire the people or eliminate the jobs?

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

I remember one high level VP retiring and the duties absorbed by two others.

Would you fire the people or eliminate the jobs?

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Eliminate the jobs.

The News-Star: Tech to get $612,850 in grants for job creation

I can say YES for 162k all day long. Can even call me at night if needed.

Tech receives $964,134 economic development award

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Tech receives $964,134 economic development award

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Tech received support for the project from a number of community and business leaders throughout the region including the mayors of Ruston, West Monroe, Arcadia, Bastrop, Farmerville, Delhi, Springhill and Bernice. Support also came from CenturyLink, ConAgra Foods, Murphy USA, Community Trust Bank, Louisiana Economic Development, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, and Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance.

Sen. Mary Landrieu, Sen. David Vitter, Rep. Rodney Alexander, Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Mark Pryor, and Rep. Mike Ross also backed the proposal.

So what is going over there at LSUS? Are they fearing a "hostile takeover" or Tech "land grab"?

Is this in addition to the $162k? Or is that included?

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Originally Posted by qng001

Tech received support for the project from a number of community and business leaders throughout the region including the mayors of Ruston, West Monroe, Arcadia, Bastrop, Farmerville, Delhi, Springhill and Bernice. Support also came from CenturyLink, ConAgra Foods, Murphy USA, Community Trust Bank, Louisiana Economic Development, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, and Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance.

Sen. Mary Landrieu, Sen. David Vitter, Rep. Rodney Alexander, Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Mark Pryor, and Rep. Mike Ross also backed the proposal.

So what is going over there at LSUS? Are they fearing a "hostile takeover" or Tech "land grab"?

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Not sure about LSUS, but ULM just announced a bunch of job and program cuts.

http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

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Originally Posted by GermDawg

Is this in addition to the $162k? Or is that included?

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What is the $162K?

The article said this grant is in addition to the $1.1 million grant from the Economic Development Administration announced several months ago.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

What is the $162K?

The article said this grant is in addition to the $1.1 million grant from the Economic Development Administration announced several months ago.

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Sorry momentary dyslexia, $612k in grants for job creation you posted earlier.

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Originally Posted by GermDawg

Sorry momentary dyslexia, $612k in grants for job creation you posted earlier.

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I don't know.

Here's a follow-up by The News-Star editorial staff: Tech effort will mean jobs

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

I don't know.

Here's a follow-up by The News-Star editorial staff: Tech effort will mean jobs

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I cracked up at how the very first sentences were to justify why they are celebrating Tech;

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Our economic development efforts have recognized the natural synergies that exist along the Interstate 20 corridor.That's one reason our area joined to form the North Louisiana Economic Development Partnership.
And that's why we celebrate a big win by Louisiana Tech University

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At the same time it's the sad state of affairs in N. Louisiana, each little fiefdom tearing down the others instead of everyone working together to build up, ALA Tech-LSUS Merger opposition...

The Shreveport Times: Another view: Tech effort will mean jobs

No Mayor Mayo? (That's a tongue-twister.)