Published August 8, 2024
WHAT: The Best of Ouachita
WHERE: ULM Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus, 100 Centurylink Dr. in Monroe
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe, along with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, and Discover Monroe-West Monroe, is
excited to announce “The Best of Ouachita,” a one-day event happening on Tuesday,
August 20, 2024, at the ULM Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus.
“This is an opportunity for local residents to see all of the great things this community
has to offer,” said Brooke Foy, Associate Professor of Art at ULM and organizer of
The Best of Ouachita. “ULM is excited to host the community and let them hear about
all of the great things happening at our university,” she added.
The Best of Ouachita is an expansion of the former “Ouachita 101” event and aims to
inform new and existing residents of Ouachita Parish about all of the exciting things
happening in our community. The Best of Ouachita will allow residents to be more informed
and connected with local businesses and our local university. This event is open to
the public. Everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee for attendees.
The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, and will
feature booths from local businesses exhibiting what makes them the Best of Ouachita.
The schedule includes browsing and lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the annual
University Address from ULM President Ron Berry from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and more
browsing from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided for attendees.
For more information about The Best of Ouachita, click here.
