The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum received a major boost towards construction and educational programming of a new museum from one of this area’s most respected leaders in manufacturing.
A donation of $25,000 was presented by Mid South Extrusion on August 28, 2024. “Today’s donation makes a positive difference to the educational experiences of thousands of children now, and for many years to come,” said Children’s Museum Director Melissa Saye. “It is also an investment in our region demonstrating that our community understands the importance of expanding learning opportunities for our children.”
Mid South Extrusion is a family owned industry-leading producer of innovative flexible films. MSE’s high-performance blown films are utilized in flexible packaging solutions, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, and other end-use applications. "MSE is committed to the future growth and prosperity of northeast Louisiana. We believe that educating our youth is critical to achieving that success. Our company is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Children's Museum and is excited to collaborate with Melissa and her team to bring this state-of-the-art facility to Forsythe Park," said Mark Kent Anderson, EVP of Sales & Marketing.
Fundraising for the new educational anchor is a key focus in the upcoming months. Development Director Dawn Landry said, “The manufacturing industry is a vital part of our culture in northeast Louisiana and Mid South Extrusion is leading the way by investing in our future workforce with innovative educational opportunities showcasing this industry to young children.” Opportunities for businesses and families to also participate and donate to the museum can be found at nelcm.org or by contacting Dawn Landry at nelcm3@gmail.com.
