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![Louisiana's Energy Industry Poised for Investment Opportunities Amid Transition to Renewables](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_466b514154d44394b9136f187a3e6d71~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_466b514154d44394b9136f187a3e6d71~mv2.webp)
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...
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![NOLA.COM: Louisiana's tech incentive programs failing to produce results, costing taxpayers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_561d7123900741bb82a4db7fb192b9b1~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_561d7123900741bb82a4db7fb192b9b1~mv2.webp)
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...
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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...
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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...
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![Louisiana Launches Digital Platform to Connect Small Business Owners with Resources](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_a4f969d8ed1648de9c647d6b961180a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_a4f969d8ed1648de9c647d6b961180a5~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Louisiana Adds 37,600 Jobs, New Orleans and Baton Rouge Lead the Way](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_0b71659e7b814a4ea7881c7870ba9bc8~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_0b71659e7b814a4ea7881c7870ba9bc8~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Financial Experts Weigh in on Bank Failures and Their Impact on Louisiana](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_1b06358b1d24406c9f3abfd9bf648dc9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_1b06358b1d24406c9f3abfd9bf648dc9~mv2.webp)
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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 15, 2023
Port of South Louisiana Unveils New HQ and Rebranding
The Port of South Louisiana recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its brand-new headquarters building...
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Mar 15, 2023
Shell partners with Gulf Wind Technology to develop offshore wind power in the Gulf of Mexico
On Monday, it was announced that Shell, a major player in the energy industry, will be teaming up with Gulf Wind Technology, a...
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![Louisiana bankers reassure customers after SVB and Signature Bank failures](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_94cc2d0aa94243c5ad80cba612bd5c86~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_94cc2d0aa94243c5ad80cba612bd5c86~mv2.webp)
Mar 14, 2023
Louisiana bankers reassure customers after SVB and Signature Bank failures
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through financial markets and resulted in a decline...
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