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Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce to Host Coffee Talk on Louisiana’s Energy Future November 17
NEW IBERIA, La. — The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce will host its next Coffee Talk on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Sliman Theatre in Downtown New Iberia, featuring Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition.
Ehrhardt will discuss Louisiana’s energy industry, the impact of ongoing coastal lawsuits and what the recent elections could mean for the state’s energy future. The program will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about these issues and participate in questions and discussion.
Ehrhardt has served as executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition since its inception in January 2014. His work focuses on raising awareness of Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry and affiliated businesses. His public relations experience includes public affairs, media relations and issues management across economic development, financial and manufacturing sectors.
The Grow Louisiana Coalition works to educate Louisiana residents and local leaders about the energy industry’s role in the state’s economy and coastal future.
The Chamber’s Coffee Talk series offers educational morning programs that connect local professionals, encourage conversation and share knowledge on topics relevant to the business community.
For more information about this Coffee Talk, contact the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce.
Media Contact:
Shannon Thorne
Marketing & Membership Director
Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
M. MARC EHRHARDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GROW LOUISIANA COALITION
Marc Ehrhardt has served as executive director since the Grow Louisiana Coalition’s inception in January 2014. He represents the Coalition in developing and executing a plan to enhance the value of Louisiana’s oil and gas industry and affiliated industries.
As a public relations professional, he manages public affairs, corporate image, national media relations, and issues management and crisis management programs in the economic development, financial and manufacturing sectors. The Grow Louisiana Coalition advocates on behalf of Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry across the state. With more than 110,000 supporters, the Coalition serves to educate Louisiana residents and local leaders on the importance of the industry to the state’s economic and coastal future, while highlighting barriers to the industry’s growth. For more than six years, the Grow Louisiana Coalition has provided opportunities for industry employees and supporters to be a part of solutions that will bring a brighter future for our state, communities and families.
