Business News

Apr 4, 2023

Sen. Kennedy Introduces Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act to Increase Access to SBA Loans

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2023 to increase access to Small...

Apr 3, 2023

New tax proposals floated at LA State Capitol

Senator Brett Allain, a Republican from Franklin, has proposed two measures aimed at reforming Louisiana's business tax policies. One of...

Mar 29, 2023

Program aims to address national shortage of auto technicians, starting in NOLA and Baton Rouge

A partnership between the National Automobile Dealers Association, the National Urban League, and the Urban League of Louisiana has...

Mar 29, 2023

Louisiana's Energy Industry Poised for Investment Opportunities Amid Transition to Renewables

Louisiana's energy industry is expected to benefit from significant investment opportunities as the world transitions away from fossil...

Mar 27, 2023

NOLA.COM: Louisiana's tech incentive programs failing to produce results, costing taxpayers

More than five years ago, state and local elected officials announced with fanfare that software giant DXC Technology was opening a...

Mar 23, 2023

Placid Refining Invests $66 Million to Relocate Headquarters and Modernize Facility in Baton Rouge,

Placid Refining, an independent petroleum refining company, has announced a $66 million investment to relocate its headquarters from...

Mar 21, 2023

ZAPPI: Louisiana's energy future tied to Carbon Capture & Storage

Last week, we were fortunate to be invited to a seminar put on by the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) that covered...

Mar 21, 2023

Louisiana Launches Digital Platform to Connect Small Business Owners with Resources

Louisiana has launched a new digital platform, Louisiana Business Hub, to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with resources...

Mar 17, 2023

Louisiana Adds 37,600 Jobs, New Orleans and Baton Rouge Lead the Way

According to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana saw a gain of 37,600 jobs in January compared to the same...

Mar 16, 2023

Financial Experts Weigh in on Bank Failures and Their Impact on Louisiana

Over the weekend, two large US banks, Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York, collapsed, causing financial...

Mar 16, 2023

Louisiana Governor Denies Folgers' Property Tax Exemption Application Despite State Board Approval

Two years ago, Folgers, a coffee company, submitted an application for a tax exemption in New Orleans. However, the city officials denied...

Mar 15, 2023

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW: LA Sugar Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Changing Consumer Preferences

GUEST POST written by Daniel Zollinger. Daniel is a Commercial Development Associate at ASR Group- the world’s largest refiner and...