American Oil and Gas Reporter - October 2015 - 143

SpecialReport: LAGCOE Independents' Guide

60th Anniversary LAGCOE Extends
Welcome To Independent Operators
Welcome to LAGCOE 2015!
practical solutions for enhancing proindustry newcomers and veterans alike.
On behalf of the LAGCOE Board of
duction and minimizing costs, both of
These programs are made possible by the
Directors, managing members and volwhich are mission-critical objectives in
LAGCOE Education Fund, a 501(c)3 charunteers, thank you for your attendance at
the modern oil field.
itable fund administered by the Community
our event. Our exposition is truly a unique
LAGCOE once again has been selected
Foundation of Acadiana. Through the Edevent, hosted for industry by industry,
this year as a U.S. Department of Comucation Fund, we continue our ongoing
where company leaders exsupport for graduating high
hibit the most advanced
school seniors in the form
equipment and technology,
of college scholarships, and
and respected industry
for programs at the Universpeakers address key oil
sity of Louisiana-Lafayette
and gas industry issues in
College of Engineering.
technical sessions.
New for 2015, the LAGOur 60th anniversary inCOE endowed professordustry showcase promises
ship at South Louisiana
to be a great success and
Community
College
unparalleled business opdemonstrates our recogniportunity. Held biennially
tion that a technology-inat the Cajundome & Contensive oil field demands a
vention Center in Lafayette,
workforce with the training
La., our event draws more
and skills to match.
than 300 industry volunHundreds of volunteers
STEVE MALEY
KENNY CROUCH
teers, who work tirelessly
have
committed their time
Badger Oil Corporation
Pressure Control Specialties
to welcome thousands of
and talents toward making
LAGCOE 2015 Chairman
LAGCOE 2015 Chairman-Elect
attendees, including major
LAGCOE 2015 a success.
decision makers from the United States
merce "International Buyer Program (SeBehind the scenes, LAGCOE's profesand around the world, as well as more
lect)." Through this program, the U.S.
sional staff-Executive Director Angela
than 430 exhibitors displaying equipment
Commercial Service promotes LAGCOE
Cring, Industry Relations Director Claire
and technologies for all phases of oil
in oil and gas producing nations around
Thom, Events Manager Danielle Morfield operations.
the world. LAGCOE 2015 will again
rissey, Marketing Coordinator Lauren
Since our first show in 1955, the
host an impressive group of international
Rabalais, and Special Projects Coordinator
Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition has
visitors and exhibitors, including PEMEX
Jillian Dickerson, assisted by a team of
evolved in parallel with the oil and gas
Procurement International and Aramco
LAGCOE student interns-worked tireindustry. Originally an exhibition focused
Services Company. Global business delessly to manage, coordinate and cajole,
primarily on the Louisiana Gulf Coast,
velopment opportunities, including busiwith the goal of making LAGCOE 2015
today we are one of the largest petroleum
ness-to-business meetings and networking,
the best show in its 60-year history. Your
industry conferences in the United States,
are available at LAGCOE 2015.
efforts have been outstanding; thanks to
attracting international attention. The exTwo words sum what is happening at
you all.
hibitors of tools, equipment, technology,
LAGCOE 2015: workforce development.
Again, welcome to LAGCOE 2015.
industrial devices and other critical reThe Young Professionals of LAGCOE
All the LAGCOE officers, managing
sources supporting the industry number
will host 200 area high school juniors and
members, staff and volunteers are at your
more than 400 at this year's event.
seniors-our future energy professionals-
service. We want to make this an exposiLAGCOE 2015 exhibits and technical
on an introduction to the energy industry
tion you will remember for a long time,
sessions showcase the latest tools and
and a guided tour of the show's exhibits.
so call on us if we can assist you in any
services from the world's leading supLAGCOE's third annual career fair
way.
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pliers. LAGCOE technical sessions offer
addresses career development needs of
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