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May 10, 2023
Port of South Louisiana Delays $445 Million Purchase of Former Avondale Shipyard
The Port of South Louisiana has delayed the closing of its $445 million deal to buy the former Avondale Shipyard site, which was once...
May 10, 2023
Analysts Predict Oil Prices Will Soon Recover After Recent Slide
Oil Prices Expected to Recover in Q2 and Q3 of 2023 Analysts predict that oil prices will start to recover soon after the recent slide,...
May 10, 2023
GUEST POST: Checking Off Your Spring To-Do List Just Got Easier
Written by Laurel Hess. Laurel is the Founder and CEO of hampr, an on-demand laundry service app based in Lafayette. A long-time...
May 9, 2023
Louisiana considers limiting state business with banks over gun and energy policies
The Louisiana State Bond Commission is considering further limiting the state's business with large banks based on their dealings with...
May 7, 2023
Louisiana Senate to take next look at proposed budget
Originally posted by The Center Square The Louisiana Senate is next to weigh in on the operating budget after lawmakers in the House...
May 2, 2023
ADVOCATE: Jobs increase in Louisiana in March, thanks to gains in Baton Rouge
Originally published by Timothy Boone for The Advocate Louisiana added 9,500 jobs from February to March, with the vast majority of the...
May 2, 2023
Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Extending Motion Picture Tax Credit Program
In Louisiana, also known as “Hollywood South,” a debate has arisen over a motion picture tax credit program that has been attracting...
Apr 26, 2023
DOW CEO Jim Fittering Visits River Parish Community College to Promote Manufacturing Jobs in LA
Today at River Parish Community College, Creator Wanted made their 13th stop on their tour around the country to promote manufacturing...
Apr 26, 2023
Louisiana's Hemp Industry Fights Back Against Proposed Bills with Drastic Changes
The Louisiana hemp industry is facing a challenging time with the advancement of two bills in the state legislature that will greatly...
Apr 25, 2023
PATTERSON: Building Pathways to Success in Louisiana
Louisiana’s job market is strong. Job openings number in the tens of thousands. Employers across our state are doing everything they can...
Apr 21, 2023
Food Truck Business Wins in 2023 LSU Venture Challenge with Innovative Culinary Concept
Rollin’ Yöggler’s Turkey Durkeys, a quick-service food concept featuring fried turkey fingers and stuffing fries served from food trucks,...
Apr 18, 2023
Chevron & Toyota Showcase New Renewable Gas Blend on Baton Rouge Stop of Gulf Coast Road Trip
Today, the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA, hosted executives from Chevron to show off the...
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