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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...
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...
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...
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