Business News

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...

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...

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...

Mar 13, 2023

Venture Global LNG Secures $7.8 Billion Financing for Plaquemines LNG Phase Two

Venture Global LNG has made an official announcement regarding the Plaquemines LNG facility. The company has finalized its investment...

Mar 8, 2023

Job boom for Louisiana possible – if we can get the CCS conversation back on track

The energy industry’s deep presence within Louisiana is a point of pride – and for good reason. Our energy hub has powered the economy...

Mar 7, 2023

Fmr. Jindal Staffer, Business Lobbyist Eyes Run for Governor

Sources who spoke anonymously on Monday night have revealed that Stephen Waguespack, the head of Louisiana's powerful business group, the...

Mar 6, 2023

Louisiana Governor Embarks on Trade Mission to Asia to Boost Investment

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is heading to Asia for a weeklong series of meetings with business leaders and policymakers in a bid...

Mar 1, 2023

Louisiana's Deep South Studios struggles to attract investors despite uptick in local productions

Deep South Studios, a movie production facility in Algiers, Louisiana, has been in development for nearly a decade. Movie producer Scott...

Feb 28, 2023

Louisiana Loses 50,000 Workers During Pandemic: Northern Louisiana Wages Below State Average

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on economies around the world, and Louisiana has not been immune to its effects. A new...

Feb 27, 2023

Louisiana & Gulf Coast States named top regions for Black-owned businesses in 2023

As Winter comes to an end, many Northerners are planning their Spring trips to warmer regions such as the mid-Atlantic or Gulf Coast. For...

Feb 24, 2023

Louisiana's Home Insurance Market Struggles in the Face of Hurricane Risk

Louisiana is a state of many faces. From the haunting bayous to the lively streets of New Orleans, Louisiana has an appeal that few...

Feb 23, 2023

Louisiana's LNG Export Terminals Boost US Exports to Europe by 123% in 2022

In 2022, the United States saw a significant increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports compared to the previous year. According to...